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Daily Current Affairs Quiz 7 December 2022
- December 7, 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 7 December 2022
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 points‘Social Hostilities Index (SHI)’ report is published by
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a) Pew Research center
The report was released by the Washington-based think tank Pew Research Centre The SHI measures acts of religious hostility by private individuals, organizations or groups. The index comprises 13 metrics, including religion-related armed conflict or terrorism and mob or sectarian violence. At 9.4 out of a maximum possible score of 10, India’s Social Hostilities Index (SHI) in 2020 was worse than neighbouring Pakistan and Afghanistan.
India topped the Social Hostilities Index (SHI).
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a) Pew Research center
The report was released by the Washington-based think tank Pew Research Centre The SHI measures acts of religious hostility by private individuals, organizations or groups. The index comprises 13 metrics, including religion-related armed conflict or terrorism and mob or sectarian violence. At 9.4 out of a maximum possible score of 10, India’s Social Hostilities Index (SHI) in 2020 was worse than neighbouring Pakistan and Afghanistan.
India topped the Social Hostilities Index (SHI).
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsWhich country launched its latest nuclear stealth bomber named ‘B-21’?
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c) USA
The US Air Force has unveiled its latest nuclear stealth bomber named ‘B-21’, which will gradually replace aircraft first flown in the Cold War.
The country’s first new bomber in 30 years could cost about USD 700m each and can carry nuclear and conventional weapons.Incorrect
c) USA
The US Air Force has unveiled its latest nuclear stealth bomber named ‘B-21’, which will gradually replace aircraft first flown in the Cold War.
The country’s first new bomber in 30 years could cost about USD 700m each and can carry nuclear and conventional weapons. -
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsWhen is the international day of People with disabilities celebrated?
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b) 3 December
The International Day of Persons with Disabilities is observed every year globally on December 3. The day is dedicated to the people who have been living with disabilities of any form and aims to bring attention to the day-to-day challenges that they face. The aim to observe this day is to promote the well-being of those living with disabilities in all spheres of society.
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b) 3 December
The International Day of Persons with Disabilities is observed every year globally on December 3. The day is dedicated to the people who have been living with disabilities of any form and aims to bring attention to the day-to-day challenges that they face. The aim to observe this day is to promote the well-being of those living with disabilities in all spheres of society.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements with respect to ‘Unified Payments Interface’
1. It is an instant real-time payment system that facilitates inter-bank peer-to-peer (P2P) and person-to-merchant (P2M) transactions
2. It runs as an open source application programming interface (API) on top of Immediate Payment Service (IMPS) and is regulated by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)
3. UPI provides for a single click three factor authentication for ensuring safe transactions between the merchant, customer and the banks
Choose the correct answer using the code given belowCorrect
a) 1 only
Unified Payments Interface (UPI) is an instant real-time payment system developed by National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI). The interface facilitates inter-bank peer-to-peer (P2P) and person-to-merchant (P2M) transactions. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
The UPI ID of the recipient can be used to transfer money. It runs as an open source application programming interface (API) on top of Immediate Payment Service (IMPS) and is regulated by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.
UPI provides for a Single Click 2 Factor Authentication – aligned with the Regulatory guidelines, yet provides for a very strong feature of seamless single click payment. Hence, statement 3 is incorrect.
The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has extended the deadline for platforms using UPI to meet its 30% market share cap by two years.
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a) 1 only
Unified Payments Interface (UPI) is an instant real-time payment system developed by National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI). The interface facilitates inter-bank peer-to-peer (P2P) and person-to-merchant (P2M) transactions. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
The UPI ID of the recipient can be used to transfer money. It runs as an open source application programming interface (API) on top of Immediate Payment Service (IMPS) and is regulated by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.
UPI provides for a Single Click 2 Factor Authentication – aligned with the Regulatory guidelines, yet provides for a very strong feature of seamless single click payment. Hence, statement 3 is incorrect.
The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has extended the deadline for platforms using UPI to meet its 30% market share cap by two years.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsSemeru Volcano, which was seen in the news, is located in which country?
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d) Indonesia
Semeru Volcano has started erupting in Java Island, Indonesia. The eruption ahs caused huge volcanic ash and over 2,000 residents in East Java province were evacuated.
As per the Indonesia’s disaster management agency (BNPB), no injuries or deaths have so far been reported. Mount Semeru lies around 640 kilometers southeast of the capital Jakarta.Incorrect
d) Indonesia
Semeru Volcano has started erupting in Java Island, Indonesia. The eruption ahs caused huge volcanic ash and over 2,000 residents in East Java province were evacuated.
As per the Indonesia’s disaster management agency (BNPB), no injuries or deaths have so far been reported. Mount Semeru lies around 640 kilometers southeast of the capital Jakarta.
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