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Weekly Current Affairs: Quizzes, 28 August to 02 September, 2023
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Q.1 How many of the following countries have recently joined the BRICS group of Nations?
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
EXPLANATION:
About BRICS:
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Q.2 How many of the following species are being severely harmed by the Mediterranean Heat wave?
Recently, the Mediterranean region has been afflicted by severe heat, culminating in wildfires spanning across nine countries from Algeria to Greece. This prolonged heat wave has also had repercussions on the marine ecosystem.
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Q.3 How many of the following are tributaries of River Cauvery?
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Q.4 With reference to Green Hydrogen Standards in India, consider the following statements:
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Q.5 With reference to Kashmir stag, consider the following statements:
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
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Q.6 Which of the following options correctly describes Camp David Accords?
The Camp David Accords, facilitated under President Jimmy Carter's administration, aimed to resolve the disputes in the Middle East involving Israel and Egypt.
Historical Background:
Outcomes:
Additional Information:
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Q.7 Consider the following statements with reference to Monsoon Troughs:
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Q.8 Consider the following statements with reference to Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC):
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Q.9 "His contributions extend beyond theology, advocating for gender equality, promoting women's right to education and access to Indian scriptures. His literary legacy includes notable works like "Satyartha Prakash'' in Hindi and "Veda Bhasya Bhumika." His "Veda Bhasya," a profound Sanskrit commentary on the Yajurveda and significant segments of the Rig-Veda, is a testament to his scholarship.
Which of the following personalities is described in this paragraph?
The Prime Minister officially launched the year-long festivities marking the 200th birth anniversary of Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati. Swami Dayanand Saraswati, an eminent Indian philosopher and social leader, is renowned for founding the Arya Samaj, a reformist movement within Vedic dharma. His ideas were instrumental in reshaping Indian society during his lifetime.
Revival of Vedic Ideals:
Critique and Reform of Hinduism:
Contributions to Equality and Education:
Legacy and Significance:
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Q.10 With reference to Public Tech Platform for frictionless credit (PTPFC) initiative, consider the following statements:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has unveiled a pilot initiative, the 'Public Tech Platform for Frictionless Credit' (PTPFC), aimed at streamlining credit access through seamless digital information dissemination to lenders.
Overview of PTPFC:
Significance and Benefits:
Impact on MSME and Kisan Credit Card Loans:
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Q.11 With reference to Bharat NCAP (New Car Assessment Programme), consider the following statements:
Bharat NCAP (New Car Assessment Programme)
Aligned with Global Standards:
Applicability:
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Q.12 With reference to National Curriculum Framework (NCF), consider the following statements:
The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has recently unveiled the definitive version of the National Curriculum Framework (NCF). The NCF was meticulously composed by a national steering committee, led by K. Kasturirangan, the former Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). Thus, statement 1 is correct.
Key Highlights of the Framework:
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