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Daily Current Affairs Quiz 6 February 2023
- February 6, 2023
- Posted by: Admin
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This quiz is designed to introduce you to concepts and key facts related to Civil Service Exams 2023 such as UPSC, MPPSC, BPSC, UPPCS, and others. This is not a knowledge test. Do not worry if you receive a lower score.
The following quiz will consist of 5 multiple-choice questions (MCQs). The questions are mostly based on news stories from The Hindu and PIB, among other sources.
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Daily Current Affairs Quiz 6 February 2023
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsName the state/UT that has recently launched ‘Mero Rukh Mero Santati’ (Plant a Tree, Leave a Legacy) initiative to plant 100 trees for every child born.
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a) Sikkim
Prem Singh Tamang, Chief Minister (CM) of Sikkim, launched the initiative, named ‘Mero Rukh Mero Santati’ (Plant a Tree, Leave a Legacy), under which 100 trees will be planted for every child born in Sikkim.
i. The initiative is aimed at strengthening the connection between parents, children, and nature by planting trees to commemorate childbirth.
ii. At the programme, CM Prem Singh Tamang distributed token seedlings to some new parents.Incorrect
a) Sikkim
Prem Singh Tamang, Chief Minister (CM) of Sikkim, launched the initiative, named ‘Mero Rukh Mero Santati’ (Plant a Tree, Leave a Legacy), under which 100 trees will be planted for every child born in Sikkim.
i. The initiative is aimed at strengthening the connection between parents, children, and nature by planting trees to commemorate childbirth.
ii. At the programme, CM Prem Singh Tamang distributed token seedlings to some new parents. -
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsWhich Union Ministry issued orders to block over 100 betting and loan-lending Chinese apps?
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c) Ministry of Electronics and IT
The Centre has initiated the process to block 138 betting and 94 loan-lending Chinese apps on an emergency basis.
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has issued blocking orders based on emergency request by the Nodal officer of Ministry of Home Affairs. The move was taken after confirming that these apps contain material that is prejudicial to sovereignty of India under Section 69 of IT Act.Incorrect
c) Ministry of Electronics and IT
The Centre has initiated the process to block 138 betting and 94 loan-lending Chinese apps on an emergency basis.
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has issued blocking orders based on emergency request by the Nodal officer of Ministry of Home Affairs. The move was taken after confirming that these apps contain material that is prejudicial to sovereignty of India under Section 69 of IT Act. -
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsWith reference to ‘Vivad se Vishwas II scheme’, consider the following statements
1. The scheme is introduced to settle contractual disputes of government and government undertakings wherein arbitral award is under challenge in a court.
2. The scheme will come out with a framework where there is flexibility to negotiate the arbitral award and all appeals will be withdrawn
Select the correct statement(s)Correct
a) 1 only
Voluntary settlement scheme is introduced to settle contractual disputes of government and government undertakings; wherein arbitral award is under challenge in a court. This will be done by offering graded settlement terms depending on pendency level of the dispute. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
The aim in this scheme is to provide a standardized framework, which is voluntary, that let us say there is an arbitral award given in favour of a contractor which has been challenged by a government agency in the High Court, the scheme will come out with a framework where a certain percentage is fixed in advance and in the scheme, non discretionary. So there’s no discretion for the officer in the agency nor for the company to ask for more or less, it is a fixed amount. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.
The budget has proposed a scheme for settling contractual dispute named Vivad se Vishwas II.
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a) 1 only
Voluntary settlement scheme is introduced to settle contractual disputes of government and government undertakings; wherein arbitral award is under challenge in a court. This will be done by offering graded settlement terms depending on pendency level of the dispute. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
The aim in this scheme is to provide a standardized framework, which is voluntary, that let us say there is an arbitral award given in favour of a contractor which has been challenged by a government agency in the High Court, the scheme will come out with a framework where a certain percentage is fixed in advance and in the scheme, non discretionary. So there’s no discretion for the officer in the agency nor for the company to ask for more or less, it is a fixed amount. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.
The budget has proposed a scheme for settling contractual dispute named Vivad se Vishwas II.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsWho was recently appointed as the 1st Female Prime Minister of Equatorial Guinea?
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d) Manuela Roka Botey
Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, President of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea, appointed Manuela Roka Botey, deputy minister of education, as the Prime Minister (PM) of Equatorial Guinea.
• She became the first woman to hold the post of PM in Equatorial Guinea.
i. She succeeds Francisco Pascual Obama Asue who served as the PM of Equatorial Guinea, since 2016 for 3rd consecutive term.Incorrect
d) Manuela Roka Botey
Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, President of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea, appointed Manuela Roka Botey, deputy minister of education, as the Prime Minister (PM) of Equatorial Guinea.
• She became the first woman to hold the post of PM in Equatorial Guinea.
i. She succeeds Francisco Pascual Obama Asue who served as the PM of Equatorial Guinea, since 2016 for 3rd consecutive term. -
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsWhich institution will be provided a grant of Rs 242 Crore to undertake research on Lab Grown Diamonds?
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b) IIT Madras
As per a recommendation made by the Department of Commerce, IIT Madras will be provided a grant of Rs 242 Crore over a period of five years to undertake research on Lab Grown Diamonds (LGD).
In the Union Budget 2023, Union Finance Minister said that Lab grown Diamonds (LGD) is a technology and innovation-driven emerging sector with high employment potential.Incorrect
b) IIT Madras
As per a recommendation made by the Department of Commerce, IIT Madras will be provided a grant of Rs 242 Crore over a period of five years to undertake research on Lab Grown Diamonds (LGD).
In the Union Budget 2023, Union Finance Minister said that Lab grown Diamonds (LGD) is a technology and innovation-driven emerging sector with high employment potential.
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