Current Affairs Quiz 9 January 2023
Current Affairs Quiz 9 January 2023 cover the major topics of the day. The questions are designed as per the need of exams like UPSC, PCS, SSC and other major competitive exams of India.
1. Identify the pre-urban Harappan sites from following
(A). Desalpur
(B). Juna Kathia
(C). Kot Diji
(D). Kuntasi
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Correct Answer : B [Juna Kathia]
Recently, excavation at Juna Kathia village (Kutch District of Gujarat) found row of graves with skelton remains ceramic pot, animal bones, beaded Jewellery et. This site is from 3200 BCE to 2600 BCE, which makes it pre-urban Harappan site.
2. In order to promote Energy Saving System (ESS), Government of India has taken multiple steps. Consider the following statements:
- Granting Legal status for ESS
- Waiver of Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) on Batteries Energy Storage System Projects and Hydro Pump Storage Projects etc.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(A). Only 1
(B) Only 2
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct Answer: C [Both 1 and 2]
What is Energy Storage System (ESS)?
ESS enable energy generated from renewable sources to be stored and then released when needed the most.
3. With reference to PM Gate Shakti Project, consider the following statements:
- To provide integrated and seamless connectivity for movement of people, goods and services.
- To Enhance Ease of doing business and expedite completion of work with cost efficiency.
- Develop comprehensive database of ongoing and future projects under various ministries thereby facilitating planning, designing and execution of infrastructure project with a common vision.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(A) 1 and 2 only
(B) 2 and 3 only
(C) I and 3 only
(D) 1, 2 and 3
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Correct Answer: D (1, 2 and 3)
Explanation:
About PM Gate Shakti Scheme
- In October 2021, Government of India launched the PM Gate Shakti – National Master Plan for Infrastructure Development. It aims to being 16 Ministries including Railways and Roadways for integrated planning and coordinated implementation of infrastructure projects.
- It incorporated schemes of various Ministries and State Governments like Bharatmala, Sagarmala, Inland Waterways, UDAN, etc.
- It will subsume ₹ 110 lakh crore National Infrastructure Pipeline launched in 2019.
- It aims to build 11 Industrial Corridors and 2 new Defence Corridors.
4. Consider the following statements about Aspirational Block Programme (ABP):
- It aims to implement Aspirational District Programme (ADP) Model at the block level.
- It aims to identify and reward the Blocks across 29 states who have achieved significant growth in human development parameters.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(A) Only 1
(B) Only 2
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct Answer: A [Only 1]
Explanation: Reference
5. Consider the following statements regarding Sovereign Green Bonds (SGrBs).
- It is eligible for Statutory Liquidity Purpose (SLR).
- Repo is not applicable on SGrBs.
- Non-residents are also eligible to invest in SGrBs.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(A) 1 and 2 only
(B) 2 and 3 only
(C) I and 3 only
(D) 1, 2 and 3
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Correct Answer: C [I and 3 only]
Explanation: Reference
Value-Based Care
Sovereign Green Bonds (SGrBs)
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