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Daily Current Affairs Quiz 4 July 2022
- July 4, 2022
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Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2022
This quiz is intended to introduce you to concepts and certain important facts relevant to Civil Service Exams 2022 such as UPSC, MPPSC, BPSC, UPPCS, etc. It is not a test of your knowledge. If you score less, please do not mind.
The following quiz will have 5 MCQs. The questions are mainly framed from The Hindu and PIB news articles, etc.
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Daily Current Affairs Quiz 4 July 2022
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsWho has become the 14th Prime Minister of Israel?
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d) Yair Lapid
Yair Lapid has officially become the 14th Prime Minister of Israel at midnight between June 30 and July 1, 2022. His term could be the short one as he take over the caretaker government ahead of Israel’s election which was scheduled to take place on November 1. Yair Lapid is an Israeli politician and a former journalist who is serving as the Prime Minister of Israel since July 1, 2022.
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d) Yair Lapid
Yair Lapid has officially become the 14th Prime Minister of Israel at midnight between June 30 and July 1, 2022. His term could be the short one as he take over the caretaker government ahead of Israel’s election which was scheduled to take place on November 1. Yair Lapid is an Israeli politician and a former journalist who is serving as the Prime Minister of Israel since July 1, 2022.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsWhich Indian state has launched a new scheme named ‘Naari Ko Naman’?
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b) Himachal Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur launched the ‘Naari Ko Naman’ scheme. It aims to 50 per cent concession on bus fares to women for travel within the state.
The state government also announced to sanction 25 new posts of women drivers in the ‘Ride With Pride’ government taxi service – an initiative to ferry women passengers and senior citizens.Incorrect
b) Himachal Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur launched the ‘Naari Ko Naman’ scheme. It aims to 50 per cent concession on bus fares to women for travel within the state.
The state government also announced to sanction 25 new posts of women drivers in the ‘Ride With Pride’ government taxi service – an initiative to ferry women passengers and senior citizens. -
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsRecently, scientists have discovered new and distinct fossils of a small mammal resembling squirrels called treeshrew. In which part of India has it been discovered?
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a) Jammu and Kashmir
Recently, Scientists have spotted fossils of a small mammal resembling squirrels called treeshrew (known as Sivatupaia ramnagarensis) belonging to a new genus and species from Jammu and Kashmir.
This treeshrew currently represents the oldest record of fossil tupaiids in the Siwaliks, extending their time range by 2.5-4.0 Million Years in the region.
Tupaiids refers to several species of East Indian and Asiatic insectivores of the family Tupaiidæ, somewhat resembling squirrels in size and arboreal habits. The nose is long and pointed.
Treeshrews are very rare elements of the fossil record, with only a few species known throughout the entire Cenozoic era.Incorrect
a) Jammu and Kashmir
Recently, Scientists have spotted fossils of a small mammal resembling squirrels called treeshrew (known as Sivatupaia ramnagarensis) belonging to a new genus and species from Jammu and Kashmir.
This treeshrew currently represents the oldest record of fossil tupaiids in the Siwaliks, extending their time range by 2.5-4.0 Million Years in the region.
Tupaiids refers to several species of East Indian and Asiatic insectivores of the family Tupaiidæ, somewhat resembling squirrels in size and arboreal habits. The nose is long and pointed.
Treeshrews are very rare elements of the fossil record, with only a few species known throughout the entire Cenozoic era. -
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsWhich Union Ministry released ‘SDG National Indicator Framework (NIF) Progress Report, 2022’?
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b) Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation
India has been celebrating 29th June as “Statistics Day”. This year, the theme was ‘Data for Sustainable Development’.
The Ministry released ‘Sustainable Development Goals-National Indicator Framework (NIF) Progress Report, 2022’. Along with the report, the updated NIF 2022 and Data Snapshot on SDGs NIF Report 2022 and “Youth in India 2022” publication were also released. Prof. P.C. Mahalanobis National Award in Official Statistics, 2022 was also awarded.Incorrect
b) Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation
India has been celebrating 29th June as “Statistics Day”. This year, the theme was ‘Data for Sustainable Development’.
The Ministry released ‘Sustainable Development Goals-National Indicator Framework (NIF) Progress Report, 2022’. Along with the report, the updated NIF 2022 and Data Snapshot on SDGs NIF Report 2022 and “Youth in India 2022” publication were also released. Prof. P.C. Mahalanobis National Award in Official Statistics, 2022 was also awarded. -
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsFloods occur frequently in the Brahmaputra River basin due to which of the following factors?
1. The Brahmaputra often witnesses heavy rainfall in its catchment area.
2. The tributaries of Brahmaputra are large and bring large water and sediment volume.
Select the correct answer code:Correct
c) Both 1 and 2
The Brahmaputra Valley is said to be one of the most hazard-prone regions of the country — according to the National Flood Commission of India, about 32 lakh hectares or over 40 per cent of the Assam’s land is flood-prone due to this.
An important reason apart from the ones mentioned in the question is the ageing of embankments.
The filling of embankments with sediment, wear and tear and unscientific distribution across the river valley is one of the major reasons.
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c) Both 1 and 2
The Brahmaputra Valley is said to be one of the most hazard-prone regions of the country — according to the National Flood Commission of India, about 32 lakh hectares or over 40 per cent of the Assam’s land is flood-prone due to this.
An important reason apart from the ones mentioned in the question is the ageing of embankments.
The filling of embankments with sediment, wear and tear and unscientific distribution across the river valley is one of the major reasons.
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