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Daily Current Affairs Quiz 5 July 2022
- July 5, 2022
- Posted by: Admin
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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 5 July 2022
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsWhich Union Territory has declared Public Health Emergency?
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a) Puducherry
The Directorate of Health and Family Welfare Services of Puducherry on July 3, 2022, declared a public health emergency in the Karaikal region after an outbreak of acute diarrhoeal cases over the last few days. As per the release from the Director of Health G Sriramulu, a large number of people were found to be suffering from Acute Diarrhoeal Disease. He further informed that some of the patients are reportedly positive for Cholera.
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a) Puducherry
The Directorate of Health and Family Welfare Services of Puducherry on July 3, 2022, declared a public health emergency in the Karaikal region after an outbreak of acute diarrhoeal cases over the last few days. As per the release from the Director of Health G Sriramulu, a large number of people were found to be suffering from Acute Diarrhoeal Disease. He further informed that some of the patients are reportedly positive for Cholera.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 points‘Naari ko Naman’ scheme has been launched in which Indian State?
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a) Himachal Pradesh
The Government of Himachal Pradesh launched the ‘Naari ka Naman’ scheme at the Government College Auditorium by Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur. Under the scheme, the Himachal Road Transport Corporation will charge women travellers only half the fare for their travel within the state. The Chief Minister also issued the concessional tickets to the women.
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a) Himachal Pradesh
The Government of Himachal Pradesh launched the ‘Naari ka Naman’ scheme at the Government College Auditorium by Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur. Under the scheme, the Himachal Road Transport Corporation will charge women travellers only half the fare for their travel within the state. The Chief Minister also issued the concessional tickets to the women.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements.
1. Dokra art is a ferrous metal casting art that uses the lost-wax casting technique.
2. The lost-wax casting technique has been in use for over 4,000 years in India, and is still practised by artisans in central and eastern India.
3. One of the earliest known lost wax artefacts is the dancing girl of Mohenjo-daro.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?Correct
b) 2, 3
Dokra art is non-ferrous metal casting art that uses the lost-wax casting technique. This technique has been in use for over 4,000 years in India, and is still practised by artisans in central and eastern India. It is in great demand in domestic and foreign markets because of its primitive simplicity, folk motifs and forceful form.
One of the earliest known lost wax artefacts is the dancing girl of Mohenjo-daro.
The lost wax technique for casting of copper-based alloys has also been found in China, Egypt, Malaysia, Nigeria, Central America, and other places.Incorrect
b) 2, 3
Dokra art is non-ferrous metal casting art that uses the lost-wax casting technique. This technique has been in use for over 4,000 years in India, and is still practised by artisans in central and eastern India. It is in great demand in domestic and foreign markets because of its primitive simplicity, folk motifs and forceful form.
One of the earliest known lost wax artefacts is the dancing girl of Mohenjo-daro.
The lost wax technique for casting of copper-based alloys has also been found in China, Egypt, Malaysia, Nigeria, Central America, and other places. -
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsIndia’s largest fully operational floating solar power plant is located in
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d) Telangana
India’s largest floating solar plant is now fully operational at Ramagundam in Telangana’s Peddapalli district. The 100-megawatt (MW) floating solar power photovoltaic project was commissioned by the National Thermal Power Corporation, the country’s foremost public-sector power generator. As of July 1, following the commissioning of the plant, the total commercial operation of floating solar capacity in the southern region has risen to 217 MW, according to the NTPC. It is powered with advanced technology and environment-friendly features. The project spreads over 500 acres of its reservoir, with the presence of floating solar panels, the evaporation rate from water bodies is reduced, thus helping in water conservation.
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d) Telangana
India’s largest floating solar plant is now fully operational at Ramagundam in Telangana’s Peddapalli district. The 100-megawatt (MW) floating solar power photovoltaic project was commissioned by the National Thermal Power Corporation, the country’s foremost public-sector power generator. As of July 1, following the commissioning of the plant, the total commercial operation of floating solar capacity in the southern region has risen to 217 MW, according to the NTPC. It is powered with advanced technology and environment-friendly features. The project spreads over 500 acres of its reservoir, with the presence of floating solar panels, the evaporation rate from water bodies is reduced, thus helping in water conservation.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about ‘National Investigation Agency (NIA)’
1. NIA is a non-statutory body which functions under the supervision of Home ministry
2. NIA similar to CBI should take states’ consent before initiating an investigation within a state
Select the correct statement(s)Correct
d) Neither 1 nor 2
NIA is a statutory body which came into existence with the enactment of the National Investigation Agency Act 2008 by the Parliament of India, which was passed after the 26/11 terror attack in Mumbai.
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is the primary counter-terrorist task force in India. The agency is empowered to deal with the investigation of terror-related crimes across states without special permission from the states under a written proclamation from the Ministry of Home Affairs.
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d) Neither 1 nor 2
NIA is a statutory body which came into existence with the enactment of the National Investigation Agency Act 2008 by the Parliament of India, which was passed after the 26/11 terror attack in Mumbai.
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is the primary counter-terrorist task force in India. The agency is empowered to deal with the investigation of terror-related crimes across states without special permission from the states under a written proclamation from the Ministry of Home Affairs.
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