Current Affairs Quiz 13 January 2021
Daily Current Affairs Quiz 13 January 2021
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The following quiz will have 5-10 MCQs. The questions are mainly framed from The Hindu, Indian Express, PIB news articles, Livemint, Down to Earth, RSTV etc
This quiz is intended to introduce you to concepts and certain important facts relevant to UPSC IAS civil services preliminary exam 2021 & 2022. It is not a test of your knowledge. If you score less, please do not mind. Read again sources provided and try to remember better.
LBASNAA’s CURRENT EVENTS QUIZ For Prelims 2021 & 2022
The following Quiz is based on the Hindu,Indian Express, RSTV, Livemint, HT, PIB and other news sources. It is a current events based quiz. Solving these questions will help retain both concepts and facts relevant to UPSC IAS civil services exam.
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Q.1 Consider the following statements with regarding PM Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)
- PMFBY provides comprehensive crop insurance from pre-sowing to post-harvest period against preventable and non-preventable risks.
- PMFBY covers risk at premium rate of 2% for kharif crops, 1.5% for rabi crops, 5% for horticulture and commercial crop.
- Enrolment is voluntary for all farmers.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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Ans.2- (c)
Statement 1: They are appointed by the President.
Statement 2: the condition of service is also determined by the President of India. The Service conditions of the election commissioner cannot be varied to his disadvantages after his appointment.
Statement 3: The CEC and the two other election commissioners have equal powers and receive equal salary, allowances and other perquisites. In case of difference of opinion amongst the Chief Election Commissioner and two another election commissioners, the matter is decided by the Commission by majority.
Statement 4: the chief election commissioner is provided with the security of tenure. He cannot be removed from his office except in same manner and on the same ground and as a judge of the Supreme Court. Others can be removed only when s/he recommends.
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Ans.2- (c)
Statement 1: They are appointed by the President.
Statement 2: the condition of service is also determined by the President of India. The Service conditions of the election commissioner cannot be varied to his disadvantages after his appointment.
Statement 3: The CEC and the two other election commissioners have equal powers and receive equal salary, allowances and other perquisites. In case of difference of opinion amongst the Chief Election Commissioner and two another election commissioners, the matter is decided by the Commission by majority.
Statement 4: the chief election commissioner is provided with the security of tenure. He cannot be removed from his office except in same manner and on the same ground and as a judge of the Supreme Court. Others can be removed only when s/he recommends.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Q.2- 2DEG, which was recently in news, is
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Ans.2- (c)
Statement 1: They are appointed by the President.
Statement 2: the condition of service is also determined by the President of India. The Service conditions of the election commissioner cannot be varied to his disadvantages after his appointment.
Statement 3: The CEC and the two other election commissioners have equal powers and receive equal salary, allowances and other perquisites. In case of difference of opinion amongst the Chief Election Commissioner and two another election commissioners, the matter is decided by the Commission by majority.
Statement 4: the chief election commissioner is provided with the security of tenure. He cannot be removed from his office except in same manner and on the same ground and as a judge of the Supreme Court. Others can be removed only when s/he recommends.
Incorrect
Ans.2- (c)
Statement 1: They are appointed by the President.
Statement 2: the condition of service is also determined by the President of India. The Service conditions of the election commissioner cannot be varied to his disadvantages after his appointment.
Statement 3: The CEC and the two other election commissioners have equal powers and receive equal salary, allowances and other perquisites. In case of difference of opinion amongst the Chief Election Commissioner and two another election commissioners, the matter is decided by the Commission by majority.
Statement 4: the chief election commissioner is provided with the security of tenure. He cannot be removed from his office except in same manner and on the same ground and as a judge of the Supreme Court. Others can be removed only when s/he recommends.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Q.3- Kalaripayattu, which was recently in news, is the Martial art of
- Kerala
- Karnataka
- Tamil Nadu
- Andhra Pradesh
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Ans.2- (c)
Statement 1: They are appointed by the President.
Statement 2: the condition of service is also determined by the President of India. The Service conditions of the election commissioner cannot be varied to his disadvantages after his appointment.
Statement 3: The CEC and the two other election commissioners have equal powers and receive equal salary, allowances and other perquisites. In case of difference of opinion amongst the Chief Election Commissioner and two another election commissioners, the matter is decided by the Commission by majority.
Statement 4: the chief election commissioner is provided with the security of tenure. He cannot be removed from his office except in same manner and on the same ground and as a judge of the Supreme Court. Others can be removed only when s/he recommends.
Incorrect
Ans.2- (c)
Statement 1: They are appointed by the President.
Statement 2: the condition of service is also determined by the President of India. The Service conditions of the election commissioner cannot be varied to his disadvantages after his appointment.
Statement 3: The CEC and the two other election commissioners have equal powers and receive equal salary, allowances and other perquisites. In case of difference of opinion amongst the Chief Election Commissioner and two another election commissioners, the matter is decided by the Commission by majority.
Statement 4: the chief election commissioner is provided with the security of tenure. He cannot be removed from his office except in same manner and on the same ground and as a judge of the Supreme Court. Others can be removed only when s/he recommends.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Q.4 Who among the following addressed Parliament of the World’ Religions, 1893
Correct
Ans.2- (c)
Statement 1: They are appointed by the President.
Statement 2: the condition of service is also determined by the President of India. The Service conditions of the election commissioner cannot be varied to his disadvantages after his appointment.
Statement 3: The CEC and the two other election commissioners have equal powers and receive equal salary, allowances and other perquisites. In case of difference of opinion amongst the Chief Election Commissioner and two another election commissioners, the matter is decided by the Commission by majority.
Statement 4: the chief election commissioner is provided with the security of tenure. He cannot be removed from his office except in same manner and on the same ground and as a judge of the Supreme Court. Others can be removed only when s/he recommends.
Incorrect
Ans.2- (c)
Statement 1: They are appointed by the President.
Statement 2: the condition of service is also determined by the President of India. The Service conditions of the election commissioner cannot be varied to his disadvantages after his appointment.
Statement 3: The CEC and the two other election commissioners have equal powers and receive equal salary, allowances and other perquisites. In case of difference of opinion amongst the Chief Election Commissioner and two another election commissioners, the matter is decided by the Commission by majority.
Statement 4: the chief election commissioner is provided with the security of tenure. He cannot be removed from his office except in same manner and on the same ground and as a judge of the Supreme Court. Others can be removed only when s/he recommends.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Q.5- Sea Vigil 2021, a biennial defence exercise being held along the coastline and Exclusive Economic Zone of which country
Correct
Ans.2- (c)
Statement 1: They are appointed by the President.
Statement 2: the condition of service is also determined by the President of India. The Service conditions of the election commissioner cannot be varied to his disadvantages after his appointment.
Statement 3: The CEC and the two other election commissioners have equal powers and receive equal salary, allowances and other perquisites. In case of difference of opinion amongst the Chief Election Commissioner and two another election commissioners, the matter is decided by the Commission by majority.
Statement 4: the chief election commissioner is provided with the security of tenure. He cannot be removed from his office except in same manner and on the same ground and as a judge of the Supreme Court. Others can be removed only when s/he recommends.
Incorrect
Ans.2- (c)
Statement 1: They are appointed by the President.
Statement 2: the condition of service is also determined by the President of India. The Service conditions of the election commissioner cannot be varied to his disadvantages after his appointment.
Statement 3: The CEC and the two other election commissioners have equal powers and receive equal salary, allowances and other perquisites. In case of difference of opinion amongst the Chief Election Commissioner and two another election commissioners, the matter is decided by the Commission by majority.
Statement 4: the chief election commissioner is provided with the security of tenure. He cannot be removed from his office except in same manner and on the same ground and as a judge of the Supreme Court. Others can be removed only when s/he recommends.