Current Affairs Quiz 8 February 2023
Current Affairs Quiz 8 February 2023 covers the major topics of 8th February 2023. The questions are designed as per the need of exams like UPSC, PCS, SSC, and major competitive exams in India.
1. Za’ir-Al-Bahr (Roar of Sea) is a naval exercise conducted between India and …………….
(A). Saudi Arabia
(B). Iran
(C). Qatar
(D). UAE
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Correct Answer: (C)
Why this question?
Recently, the year 2023 marked 50 years of diplomatic relations between India and Qatar.
India-Qatar Relations
- Economic:
- Bilateral trade in 2021-22 was $15.03 billion.
- India-Qatar Start-up Bridge to link start-up ecosystem of two nations.
- Defense:
- Biennial Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX).
- Za’ir-Al-Bahr (Roar of Sea) is an annual naval exercise between India and Qatar.
- Diaspora:
- 8 Lakhs mark the largest number of expatriate communities in Qatar.
- Humanitarian Aid:
- Qatar Fund For Development (QFFD) sent Covid medical relief aid to India during 2nd wave of Covid in India.
2. The report titled “Making India a Global Power House on Farm Machinery Industry” released by
(A). NITI Aayog
(B). National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER)
(C). Indian Council of Agriculture Research (ICAR)
(D). Centre for Economic Studies and Planning (CESP)
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Correct Answer: (B)
Why this question?
- Recently, the National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER) released a report titled “Making India a Global Power House on Farm Machinery Industry”.
Key highlights in the report:
- Major challenges related to farm mechanization in India:
- Small and fragmented agricultural land holding.
- Practice subsistence agriculture and poor soil conditions.
- Lack of access to power.
- The cropping pattern is not consistent with climatic conditions.
- Equipment costs are unaffordable.
- Banks are reluctant to lend to farmers.
- Recommendations given in the report:
- Government both Centre and States may subsidize farmers for 15 years for farm mechanization.
- The process of subsidy should be digitized as per Odisha Government.
- Leading Agricultural Institutions should be given the responsibility for R&D in specific domains.
- Logistics for transporting heavy machinery should be improved.
- Testing, standardization, and regulations should be streamlined as per global benchmarks.
About National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER):
- It is India’s oldest and largest non-profit research think tank, established in 1956.
3. Consider the following statements regarding Chandrayaan-3 Mission:
- Its primary objective is putting a lander and rover near the south pole of the Moon.
- It will be launched by GSLV MK II rocket.
(A). 1 only
(B). 2 only
(C). 1 and 2
(D). Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct Answer: (A)
Why this question?
- ISRO finalized probable three landing sites on the moon’s south polar region on the side facing the earth.
What is Chandrayaan 3 Mision?
- It is a follow-on mission to Chandreyaan-2.
- Its primary objective is to put a lander and rover near the south pole of the Moon in 2023.
- The mission will be launched by a Geosynchronous Satellite Launched Vehicle (GSLV) MK III rocket from Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.
- Payloads:
- Chandra’s Surface Thermophysical Experiment
- Alpha Particle X-ray Spectrometer (APXS)
- Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscope (LIBS)
4. SAMADHAN Strategy is adopted by the Indian Government to counter
(A). child trafficking
(B). wildlife crime
(C). drugs trafficking
(D). Left Wing Extremism
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Correct Answer: (D)
Why this question?
- Recently, Home Minister chaired the Parliament Consultative Committee meeting on Left Wing Extremism (LWE), highlighting the progress made in fighting against LWE.
What is Left Wing Extremism (LWE)?
- It is known as Maoist worldwide and as Naxalism in India, started as an agrarian rebellion in Naxalbari (West Bengal) in 1967 against local landlords.
- They believe in the use of violence and armed insurrection as a means to capture State’s power.
Government’s three pillars approach:
- Strategy to curb extremist violence with a ruthless approach.
- Better coordination between Centre and State Government.
- Eliminating support for Left Wing Extremism (LWE) through public participation in the development process.
Government Initiatives in LWE areas:
- SAMADHAN Strategy
- Eklavya Model Residential School to promote literacy rate among tribals.
- Special Infrastructure Scheme and Security Related Expenditure Scheme.
What is SAMADHAN Strategy?
- It includes short and long-term policies to tackle LWE.
- Full form of SAMADHAN:
- S: Smart Policing and Leadership
- A: Aggressive Strategy
- M: Motivation and Training
- A: Actionable Intelligence
- D: Dashboard for development and key performance indicators
- H: Harnessing technology for Development and Security
- A: Action Plan for each theatre
- N: No access to finance
Gain made against LWE:
- A decline of 78% in the violent incidents related to LWE in 2022 compared to 2010.
- The number of districts affected by LWE declined from 30 in 2018 to 25 in 2021.
5. The report titled “Transforming Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs)” released by
(A). NITI Aayog
(B). National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC)
(C). Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
(D). None of the above
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Correct Answer: (A)
Why this question?
- Recently, a report titled “Transforming Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs)” was published by NITI Aayog.
The key recommendation in the report:
- Set up a separate board for Vocational Education on the line of CBSE.
- Centralized and web-enabled admission process for filling vacancies of ITIs.
- Online Grievance Redressal Mechanism for resolution of issues in a transport manner.
- Facilitate tie-up with MSMEs.
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