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- Question 1 of 10
1. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsThe Shigmo Festival is celebrated in which of the following State?
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Shigmo is one of the most celebrated festivals in the Indian state of Goa. It is a festival of colors, dance, music, and well-lit colorful float parades. The festival is the celebration of a rich, golden harvest of paddy by the tribal communities of Goa.
There are two variants to Shigmo festival; DhaktoShigmo (small Shigmo) and VhadloShigmo (big Shigmo). The small Shigmo or the DhaktoShigmo is generally celebrated by the farmers, labour class and the rural population; whereas the VhadloShigmo is celebrated on a major scale and everyone takes part in the same.
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Shigmo is one of the most celebrated festivals in the Indian state of Goa. It is a festival of colors, dance, music, and well-lit colorful float parades. The festival is the celebration of a rich, golden harvest of paddy by the tribal communities of Goa.
There are two variants to Shigmo festival; DhaktoShigmo (small Shigmo) and VhadloShigmo (big Shigmo). The small Shigmo or the DhaktoShigmo is generally celebrated by the farmers, labour class and the rural population; whereas the VhadloShigmo is celebrated on a major scale and everyone takes part in the same.
- Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsWhich of the following institution(s) is/are organizers of the World Summit on the Information Society Forum 2021?
1. International Telecommunications Union
2. United Nations Conference on Trade and Development
3. United Nations Development Programme
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The World Summit on the Information Society Forum 2021 is being co-organized by ITU, UNESCO, UNDP and UNCTAD, in close collaboration with all WSIS Action Line Facilitators/Co-Facilitators.
The WSIS has proven to be an efficient mechanism for coordination of multi- stakeholder implementation activities, information exchange, creation of knowledge, sharing of best practices and continues to provide assistance in developing multi-stakeholder and public/private partnerships to advance development goals.
# MOS Telecom Shri Sanjay Dhotre represented India at the World Summit on Information Society Forum 2021.
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The World Summit on the Information Society Forum 2021 is being co-organized by ITU, UNESCO, UNDP and UNCTAD, in close collaboration with all WSIS Action Line Facilitators/Co-Facilitators.
The WSIS has proven to be an efficient mechanism for coordination of multi- stakeholder implementation activities, information exchange, creation of knowledge, sharing of best practices and continues to provide assistance in developing multi-stakeholder and public/private partnerships to advance development goals.
# MOS Telecom Shri Sanjay Dhotre represented India at the World Summit on Information Society Forum 2021.
- Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsWhat is Parosmia?
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Parosmia is a medical term. It describes a condition in which affected individuals experience distortions in the sense of smell. A person with parosmia is able to detect certain odours. But they might experience the smell of certain things as different and often unpleasant. People who are recovering their sense of smell following a loss from a virus or an injury typically experience parosmia.
# Ageusia is a condition, characterized by a complete loss of taste function of the tongue.
# Anosmia is the partial or complete loss of the sense of smell. This loss may be temporary or permanent.
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Parosmia is a medical term. It describes a condition in which affected individuals experience distortions in the sense of smell. A person with parosmia is able to detect certain odours. But they might experience the smell of certain things as different and often unpleasant. People who are recovering their sense of smell following a loss from a virus or an injury typically experience parosmia.
# Ageusia is a condition, characterized by a complete loss of taste function of the tongue.
# Anosmia is the partial or complete loss of the sense of smell. This loss may be temporary or permanent.
- Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsWhich of the following State(s) have withdrawn General Consent granted to Delhi Special Police Establishment (CBI)?
1. Mizoram
2. Madhya Pradesh
3. Jharkhand
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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Investigation can be initiated by CBI into FIRs registered/filed with local Police with the consent of the State Government concerned and after due notification by the Central Government extending powers and jurisdiction of the officers of CBI to areas in the State concerned. Further, Investigation may be initiated by CBI on the specific directions of a Constitutional Court.
The following States have withdrawn General Consent under section 6 of Delhi Special Police Establishment Act (DSPE Act), 1946, previously granted to DSPE (CBI):
Mizoram (2015), West Bengal (2018), Chhattisgarh (2019), Rajasthan (2020), Maharashtra (2020), Kerala (2020), Jharkhand (2020), Punjab (2020).
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Investigation can be initiated by CBI into FIRs registered/filed with local Police with the consent of the State Government concerned and after due notification by the Central Government extending powers and jurisdiction of the officers of CBI to areas in the State concerned. Further, Investigation may be initiated by CBI on the specific directions of a Constitutional Court.
The following States have withdrawn General Consent under section 6 of Delhi Special Police Establishment Act (DSPE Act), 1946, previously granted to DSPE (CBI):
Mizoram (2015), West Bengal (2018), Chhattisgarh (2019), Rajasthan (2020), Maharashtra (2020), Kerala (2020), Jharkhand (2020), Punjab (2020).
- Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsWhat is the objective of recently launched SAAMAR campaign of Jharkhand?
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The Jharkhand government recently announced the launch of SAAMAR (Strategic Action for Alleviation of Malnutrition and Anemia Reduction) campaign to tackle malnutrition in the state.
The campaign aims to identify anemic women and malnourished children and converge various departments to effectively deal with the problem.
It has been launched with a 1000 days target. Under this annual survey will be conducted to track the progress.
Every Anganwadi Centres will be engaged to identify malnourished children. Subsequently, they will be treated at the Malnutrition Treatment Centres.
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The Jharkhand government recently announced the launch of SAAMAR (Strategic Action for Alleviation of Malnutrition and Anemia Reduction) campaign to tackle malnutrition in the state.
The campaign aims to identify anemic women and malnourished children and converge various departments to effectively deal with the problem.
It has been launched with a 1000 days target. Under this annual survey will be conducted to track the progress.
Every Anganwadi Centres will be engaged to identify malnourished children. Subsequently, they will be treated at the Malnutrition Treatment Centres.
- Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsThe Ministry of Defence (MoD) recently signed a contract for purchase Light Specialist Vehicles to the Indian Army with which of the following organisation/company?
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Ministry of Defence (MoD) signed a contract with Mahindra Defence Systems Ltd (MDSL) for supply of 1,300 Light Specialist Vehicles to the Indian Army, at a cost of Rs 1,056 crore, on March 22, 2021. The induction of vehicles is planned to be completed in four years.
The Light Specialist Vehicle is a modern fighting vehicle and will be authorised to various fighting units for carriage of Medium Machine Guns, Automatic Grenade Launchers as well as Anti-tank Guided Missiles.
The Light Specialist Vehicle is indigenously designed and developed by MDSL. These combat vehicles are extremely agile with all round protection against small arms fire and will assist small independent detachments which are required to operate this weapon platform in the operational area.
# The defence ministry placed an emergency order for Kalyani M4 armoured vehicles earlier this year. The M4 is built in partnership with a South African defence equipment manufacturer – Paramount Group.
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Ministry of Defence (MoD) signed a contract with Mahindra Defence Systems Ltd (MDSL) for supply of 1,300 Light Specialist Vehicles to the Indian Army, at a cost of Rs 1,056 crore, on March 22, 2021. The induction of vehicles is planned to be completed in four years.
The Light Specialist Vehicle is a modern fighting vehicle and will be authorised to various fighting units for carriage of Medium Machine Guns, Automatic Grenade Launchers as well as Anti-tank Guided Missiles.
The Light Specialist Vehicle is indigenously designed and developed by MDSL. These combat vehicles are extremely agile with all round protection against small arms fire and will assist small independent detachments which are required to operate this weapon platform in the operational area.
# The defence ministry placed an emergency order for Kalyani M4 armoured vehicles earlier this year. The M4 is built in partnership with a South African defence equipment manufacturer – Paramount Group.
- Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsConsider the following statements regarding the Safe City Projects:
1. These have been sanctioned under the Nirbhaya Fund scheme.
2. These projects involve identification of hot spots for crimes against women.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Safe City Projects have been sanctioned by the Ministry of Home Affairs under the Nirbhaya Fund scheme in 8 cities (Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Lucknow & Mumbai).
These projects involve identification of hot spots for crimes against women and deployment of various components including infrastructure, technology adoption, and capacity building in community through awareness programmes. The project implementation is regularly reviewed by the State Level Apex Committee.
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Safe City Projects have been sanctioned by the Ministry of Home Affairs under the Nirbhaya Fund scheme in 8 cities (Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Lucknow & Mumbai).
These projects involve identification of hot spots for crimes against women and deployment of various components including infrastructure, technology adoption, and capacity building in community through awareness programmes. The project implementation is regularly reviewed by the State Level Apex Committee.
- Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsConsider the following statements regarding the ‘Buldhana Pattern’ for Water Conservation:
1. It eliminates the need of desiltation/ deepening of water bodies.
2. The pattern envisages convergence of infrastructure creation with water conservation works.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Buldhana pattern relates to synchronization of national highway construction and water conservation. (Statement 2 is correct)
NITI Aayog has prepared draft guidelines for convergence of the activities of (i) sourcing earth for improvement/construction of national highways, state roads and railways and (ii) water conservation works through desiltation/ deepening of water bodies (Statement 1 is incorrect). This two-fold activity has already been successfully implemented as a pilot project in the Buldhana district of Maharashtra state.
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, Government of India has also issued a letter to all States/UTs and project/construction agencies in 2017 conveying that contractors/construction agencies responsible for construction of National Highways should excavate the earth as per their project requirements from
such identified water bodies/areas at no cost to the village panchayats/ rural development departments/water conservation departments and transport the same to their project sites.
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Buldhana pattern relates to synchronization of national highway construction and water conservation. (Statement 2 is correct)
NITI Aayog has prepared draft guidelines for convergence of the activities of (i) sourcing earth for improvement/construction of national highways, state roads and railways and (ii) water conservation works through desiltation/ deepening of water bodies (Statement 1 is incorrect). This two-fold activity has already been successfully implemented as a pilot project in the Buldhana district of Maharashtra state.
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, Government of India has also issued a letter to all States/UTs and project/construction agencies in 2017 conveying that contractors/construction agencies responsible for construction of National Highways should excavate the earth as per their project requirements from
such identified water bodies/areas at no cost to the village panchayats/ rural development departments/water conservation departments and transport the same to their project sites.
- Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsThe Zabarwan Range is in which of the following State/Union Territory?
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The Zabarwan Range is a short sub-mountain range between Pir Panjal and Great Himalayan Range in the central part of the Kashmir Valley.
— On the northern slopes of the central part of the Zabarwan Range there are three Mughal gardens built by Emperor Shah Jahan. These include Chashma Shahi, Nishat Bagh, and Shalimar Garden alongside the Pari Mahal.
— The Zabarwan mountain range possesses great Himalayan features with rich wildlife. The Dachigam National Park is the main feature of the range.
— The highest peak of this range is Mahadev Peak at 13,013 feet.
— The tulip garden is located at the foothills of Zaberwan range with an overview of Dal Lake and is the largest tulip garden in Asia. It was recently opened for visitors at the onset of spring season.
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The Zabarwan Range is a short sub-mountain range between Pir Panjal and Great Himalayan Range in the central part of the Kashmir Valley.
— On the northern slopes of the central part of the Zabarwan Range there are three Mughal gardens built by Emperor Shah Jahan. These include Chashma Shahi, Nishat Bagh, and Shalimar Garden alongside the Pari Mahal.
— The Zabarwan mountain range possesses great Himalayan features with rich wildlife. The Dachigam National Park is the main feature of the range.
— The highest peak of this range is Mahadev Peak at 13,013 feet.
— The tulip garden is located at the foothills of Zaberwan range with an overview of Dal Lake and is the largest tulip garden in Asia. It was recently opened for visitors at the onset of spring season.
- Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsThe Tigray region has been in news recently, where is it?
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Tigray is Ethiopia’s northernmost region. Bordering Eritrea, it is home to most of the country’s estimated 7 million ethnic Tigrayans. The ethnic group, which accounts for about 6% of Ethiopia’s population, have had a major influence in national affairs.
In November 2020, the regional government — controlled by the Tigray People’s Liberation Front, a leftist political party — launched a full-scale siege of a key Ethiopian military base at Sero, using tanks, heavy guns and mortars.
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Tigray is Ethiopia’s northernmost region. Bordering Eritrea, it is home to most of the country’s estimated 7 million ethnic Tigrayans. The ethnic group, which accounts for about 6% of Ethiopia’s population, have had a major influence in national affairs.
In November 2020, the regional government — controlled by the Tigray People’s Liberation Front, a leftist political party — launched a full-scale siege of a key Ethiopian military base at Sero, using tanks, heavy guns and mortars.