Current Affairs 27 February 2023

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Current Affairs Quiz: 27 February 2023

February 27, 2023 Current Affairs MCQs

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1Q) Which of the following statements are correct regarding National Land Monetisation Corporation (NLMC)?

(1) NLMC was announced in the 2023-24 Union Budget.

(2) It comes under the ministry of finance.

(A) Only 1

(B) Only 2

(C) Both 1 and 2

(D) Nor 1 Neither 2

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⇨ NLMC was announced in the 2021-22 Union Budget.

⇨ It comes under the ministry of finance.

⇨ The NLMC, steered by the Department of Public Enterprises was set up to undertake the monetization of surplus land and building assets of central public sector enterprises (CPSEs) and other government agencies.

⇨ National Land Monetization Corporation (NLMC) is a wholly owned Government of India company with an initial authorized share capital of Rs 5000 crore and paid-up share capital of Rs 150 crore.

2Q) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has complimented the staff of Bandipur Tiger Reserve who treated and saved an elephant, In this context, Bandipur Tiger Reserve is located in which of the following state?

(A) Kerala

(B) Tamilnadu

(C) Karnataka

(D) Andhra Pradesh

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⇨ Bandipur Tiger Reserve is located in Karnataka state.

⇨ It is located in the tri-junction area of the States of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala.

⇨ It forms a part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve.

⇨ The Kabini Reservoir separates the Bandipur and Nagarahole Tiger Reserves.

⇨ List of the Tiger Reserves in Karnataka :

⇨ (1) Bhadra Tiger Reserve.

⇨ (2) Biligiriranganatha Swamy Temple(BRT) Tiger Reserve.

⇨ (3) Nagarahole Tiger Reserve.

⇨ (4) Dandeli-Anshi Tiger Reserve.

⇨ (5) Malai Mahadeshwara Wildlife Sanctuary has been proposed for a tiger reserve.

3Q) Which of the following statements is correct?

(1) H5N1 is commonly known as swine flu.

(2) H1N1 is commonly known as bird flu.

(A) Only 1

(B) Only 2

(C) Both 1 and 2

(D) Nor 1 Neither 2

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⇨ Avian influenza (H5N1) is a bird flu.

⇨ The H1N1 flu is commonly known as swine flu.

4Q) The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has extended his best wishes to the people of Arunachal Pradesh on their Statehood Day. In this context which of the following statements is correct?

(1) Arunachal Pradesh got statehood Through the 55th amendment to the Indian Constitution in 1986.

(2) Arunachal Pradesh became the 24th state of the Indian Union on 20th February 1987.

(3) Until 1972, the state was named the North-East Frontier Agency (NEFA).

(4) The state was formed out of Assam in the year 1987.

(A) Only 1 and 2

(B) Only 2 and 3

(C) Only 1, 2, and 3

(D) Only 1, 2, 3, and 4

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⇨ Arunachal Pradesh got statehood Through the 55th amendment to the Indian Constitution in 1986.

⇨ Arunachal Pradesh became the 24th state of the Indian Union on 20th February 1987.

⇨ Until 1972, the state was named the North-East Frontier Agency (NEFA).

⇨ The state was formed out of Assam in the year 1987.

⇨ Protected Areas in Arunachal Pradesh :

⇨ (1) Pakke Tiger Reserve.

⇨ (2) Sessa Orchid Sanctuary.

⇨ (3) Dibang Wildlife Sanctuary.

⇨ (4) Mouling National Park.

⇨ (5) Namdapha National Park.

⇨ Some Important Tribes of Arunachal Pradesh :

⇨ (1) Nyishis, (2) Monpas, (3) Apatanis, (4) Sherdukpens, (5) Noctes.

5Q) The Supreme Court had remarked that a Speaker of a legislative body, and not a court, should be the first forum for deciding disqualification issues. In this context, Which of the following Schedule in the Constitution deals with the disqualification of MPs and MLAs?

(A) 3rd Schedule

(B) 5th Schedule

(C) 7th Schedule

(D) 10th Schedule

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⇨ The 10th Schedule in the Constitution deals with the disqualification of MPs and MLAs.

⇨ Paragraph six of the 10th schedule says that questions relating to the disqualification of members of a House shall be referred to the Speaker, whose decision will be final.

6Q) Which of the following statements are correct regarding INS Vikramaditya?

(1) It was built in 1987 and served under the name "Baku" under the Soviet navy.

(2) The Indian navy purchased the vessel in 2004 and commissioned it in November 2013.

(A) Only 1

(B) Only 2

(C) Both 1 and 2

(D) Nor 1 Neither 2

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⇨ It was built in 1987 and served under the name "Baku" under the Soviet navy.

⇨ The Indian navy purchased the vessel in 2004 and commissioned it in November 2013.

7Q) The 18th UIC (Union International Des Chemins) World Security Congress is organized by which of the following Indian body?

(A) RPF

(B) CRPF

(C) CISF

(D) NSG

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⇨ The 18th UIC World Security Congress was jointly organized by the Railway Protection Force(RPF) and the International Union of Railways (UIC).

⇨ “Jaipur Declaration” adopted at the 18th World Security Congress jointly organized by Railway Protection Force and UIC.

⇨ “Jaipur declaration” outlines an actionable agenda for UIC to explore innovative approaches that can help global Railway organizations achieve their long-term goal of safety and security.

⇨ Focusing on the theme of "Railway Security Strategy: Responses and Vision for Future."

⇨ About UIC :

⇨ The UIC (Union International Des Chemins) or International Union of Railways established in 1922 is headquartered in Paris.

⇨ It is the worldwide professional association representing the railway sector for research, development & promotion of rail transport.

⇨ About Railway Protection Force (RPF):

⇨ Railway Protection Force (RPF) is the prime security and law- enforcement organization in the field of Railway Security in India.

⇨ Constituted as a federal Force in the year 1957, RPF is responsible for the security of railway property, passenger, and passenger zones.

⇨ RPF personnel serve the Nation and go the extra mile in their line of duty embodying its tagline “SEWA HI SANKALP”- “A PROMISE TO SERVE”.

⇨ RPF has the distinction of being the federal force of India with the largest share of women in its ranks.

8Q) North India's another Nuclear Plant is coming up in Haryana in the town of Gorakhpur, In this context which of the following statements is correct?

(1) Kakrapar Atomic Power Station - Gujarat

(2) Kalpakkam Atomic Power Station - Tamil Nadu

(3) Narora Atomic Power Station - Uttar Pradesh

(4) Kaiga Nuclear Power Plant - Karnataka

(A) Only 1

(B) Only 2

(C) Only 1, 2, and 3

(D) Only 1, 2, 3, and 4

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⇨ Nuclear Plants and corresponding states :

⇨ Kakrapar Atomic Power Station - Gujarat.

⇨ Kalpakkam Atomic Power Station - Tamil Nadu.

⇨ Narora Atomic Power Station - Uttar Pradesh .

⇨ Kaiga Nuclear Power Plant - Karnataka.

⇨ Tarapur Atomic Power Station - Maharashtra .

⇨ Rajasthan Atomic Power Station - Rajasthan.

⇨ Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant - Tamil Nadu.

9Q) Which of the following departments hosts host Sagar Parikrama Phase III Program from Gujarat to Maharashtra?

(A) Department of Defence

(B) India Meteorological Department (IMD)

(C) Department of Fisheries

(D) Department of Science and Technology (DST)

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⇨ The Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying host the Sagar Parikrama Phase III Program from Gujarat to Maharashtra.

10Q) Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah inaugurated the first phase of "Shiv Srishti", a theme park based on the life of which of the following leader?

(A) Subhas Chandra Bose

(B) Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj

(C) B. R. Ambedkar

(D) Krishnadevaraya

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⇨ Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah inaugurated the first phase of "Shiv Srishti", a theme park based on the life of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in Pune, Maharashtra.

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