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Daily Current Affairs Quiz 9 May 2023
- May 9, 2023
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Daily Current Affairs Quiz UPSC | Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2023
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 9 May 2023
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsMahi Banswara Atomic Power Project is being constructed in which state/UT?
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c) Rajasthan
The narrow-band signals known as geomagnetic Pc1 pearl oscillations are structured and have their amplitudes modulated. These signals are indications of low-frequency EMIC waves that result from wave-particle interactions in the Earth’s magnetosphere.
Researchers have observed significant increase in geomagnetic Pc1 pearl oscillations on the Earth’s surface in the recovery phase of the geomagnetic storms.Incorrect
c) Rajasthan
The narrow-band signals known as geomagnetic Pc1 pearl oscillations are structured and have their amplitudes modulated. These signals are indications of low-frequency EMIC waves that result from wave-particle interactions in the Earth’s magnetosphere.
Researchers have observed significant increase in geomagnetic Pc1 pearl oscillations on the Earth’s surface in the recovery phase of the geomagnetic storms. -
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsNITI Aayog released the ‘Best Practices in Social Sector: A Compendium, 2023’, in collaboration with which institution?
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a) UNDP
NITI Aayog, in collaboration with the UNDP, recently released the “Best Practices in Social Sector: A Compendium, 2023”.
In commemoration of the 75th anniversary of Indian independence, 75 case studies across 14 key social sectors are provided by this compendium.Incorrect
a) UNDP
NITI Aayog, in collaboration with the UNDP, recently released the “Best Practices in Social Sector: A Compendium, 2023”.
In commemoration of the 75th anniversary of Indian independence, 75 case studies across 14 key social sectors are provided by this compendium. -
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 points‘Metastasis’ a term seen in news recently is used in the context of
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d) Cancer growth
Metastasis is the spread of cancer cells from the place where they first formed to another part of the body. In metastasis, cancer cells break away from the original (primary) tumor, travel through the blood or lymph system, and form a new tumor in other organs or tissues of the body. The most common sites for cancers to metastasize include the lungs, liver, bones and brain.
A recent research suggests how cancer cells may predict metastatic potential.
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d) Cancer growth
Metastasis is the spread of cancer cells from the place where they first formed to another part of the body. In metastasis, cancer cells break away from the original (primary) tumor, travel through the blood or lymph system, and form a new tumor in other organs or tissues of the body. The most common sites for cancers to metastasize include the lungs, liver, bones and brain.
A recent research suggests how cancer cells may predict metastatic potential.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsWith reference to ‘Article 355 of the Indian Constitution’, consider the following statements
1. It empowers the Union government to take all necessary steps to protect a state against internal disturbances and external aggression
2. It can be withdrawn by the Union government when the situation is normalized or when the state government requests it to do so
3. The President can use this article only to give directions to the state government, and not to the state legislature or the judiciary
Choose the correct answer using the code given belowCorrect
a) All the above
Article 355 empowers the Union government to protect every state in India against external aggression and internal disturbances. It is a part of emergency provisions contained in Part XVIII of the Constitution of India, from Article 352 to 360. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
The Union government can withdraw its assistance when the situation is normalized or when the state government requests it to do so. The duration of the assistance provided under Article 355 is not specified in the Constitution. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
Reasonable restrictions – The use of Article 355 does not authorize the President to intervene directly in the affairs of the state. The President can use this article only to give directions to the state government, and not to the state legislature or the judiciary. Hence, statement 3 is correct.
The Central Government recently promulgated Article 355 in Manipur to take charge of the security of the state.
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a) All the above
Article 355 empowers the Union government to protect every state in India against external aggression and internal disturbances. It is a part of emergency provisions contained in Part XVIII of the Constitution of India, from Article 352 to 360. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
The Union government can withdraw its assistance when the situation is normalized or when the state government requests it to do so. The duration of the assistance provided under Article 355 is not specified in the Constitution. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
Reasonable restrictions – The use of Article 355 does not authorize the President to intervene directly in the affairs of the state. The President can use this article only to give directions to the state government, and not to the state legislature or the judiciary. Hence, statement 3 is correct.
The Central Government recently promulgated Article 355 in Manipur to take charge of the security of the state.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsRanajit Guha, who passed away recently, was associated with which profession?
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b) Historian
Ranajit Guha, an eminent Indian historian, has passed away recently. He was one of the founders of the Subaltern School, which is one of the most influential post-colonial, post-Marxist schools in history.
He authored several books, the latest one being ‘the Small Voice of History’ in 2009. He was the editor of Subaltern School group’s early anthologies and wrote both in English and in Bengali.Incorrect
b) Historian
Ranajit Guha, an eminent Indian historian, has passed away recently. He was one of the founders of the Subaltern School, which is one of the most influential post-colonial, post-Marxist schools in history.
He authored several books, the latest one being ‘the Small Voice of History’ in 2009. He was the editor of Subaltern School group’s early anthologies and wrote both in English and in Bengali.
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