Current Affairs 28 February 2023

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Current Affairs Quiz: 28 February 2023

February 28, 2023 Current Affairs MCQs

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1Q) The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi addressed the "Jal-Jan Abhiyan". In this context, which of the following statement are correct?

(1) It is sponsored by the Brahma Kumaris organization.

(2) The main objective of the "Jal-Jan Abhiyan" campaign is water conservation.

(3) The Jal Jan Abhiyan will be implemented by the Ministry of Jal Shakti.

(4) The Brahma Kumaris organization is deploying its Raja Yogis to conduct the campaign.

(A) Only 1

(B) Only 2 and 3

(C) Only 1, 2, and 3

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

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⇨ It is sponsored by the Brahma Kumaris organization.

⇨ The main objective of the "Jal-Jan Abhiyan" campaign is water conservation.

⇨ The Jal Jan Abhiyan will be implemented by the Ministry of Jal Shakti.

⇨ The Brahma Kumaris organization is deploying its Raja Yogis to conduct the campaign.

⇨ It will be an eight-month campaign.

⇨ Brahma Kumaris headquarters is located in Mount Abu, Rajasthan.

⇨ In 1983, the Brahma Kumaris organization received “Consultative Status” from UNESCO.

2Q) "Lavani" is a folk dance art form of which of the following state?

(A) Kerala

(B) Assam

(C) Maharashtra

(D) Punjab

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⇨ "Lavani" is a folk song-and-dance performance that is popular in Maharashtra.

⇨ The word Lavani comes from "Lavanya" or beauty. Lavani is a traditional folk art form in which women dancers wearing nine-yard-long sarees in bright colors, make-up, and ghunghroos perform on dholak beats on a stage before a live audience.

⇨ As an indigenous art form, Lavani has a history going back several centuries, and it attained particular popularity in the Peshwa era in the 18th century.

⇨ Traditionally, performances were held in front of kings or lords, and for the entertainment of tired soldiers resting during breaks in fighting.

⇨ There are several sub-genres of Lavani, of which the most popular is the Shringarik (erotic) kind, in which the lyrics are often teasing, with sensuous dance steps and delicate gestures employed to convey erotic meaning.

3Q) Recently, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti was observed on February 19, 2023. In this context which of the following statement are correct?

(1) The celebration of Shiv Jayanti was set by Mahatma Jyotiba Phule, in 1870.

(2) The Treaty of Purandar was signed between Shivaji and Raja Jai Singh I.

(3) He took on the titles of Chhatrapati, Shakakarta, Kshatriya Kulavantas, and Haindava Dharmodhhaarak.

(4) Revenue officials in his reign are Deshmukhs, Deshpande, Patils, and Kulkarnis.

(A) Only 1

(B) Only 2, and 3

(C) Only 1, 2 and 3

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

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⇨ The celebration of Shiv Jayanti was set by Mahatma Jyotiba Phule, in 1870.

⇨ The Treaty of Purandar was signed between Shivaji and Raja Jai Singh I.

⇨ He took on the titles of Chhatrapati (sovereign), Shakakarta (founder of an era), Kshatriya Kulavantas, and Haindava Dharmodhhaarak (protector of the Hindu faith).

⇨ Revenue officials in his reign are Deshmukhs, Deshpande, Patils, and Kulkarnis.

4Q) Which of the following statement is true about Sepoy Mutiny?

(1) The Revolt of 1857, was popularly known as the First War of Independence.

(2) Charles John Canning was the Governor-General of India during the Indian Mutiny of 1857.

(3) “Doctrine of Lapse” which was one of the main reasons for the mutiny of 1857.

(4) The Act for the Good Government of India was enacted in the wake of the Revolt of 1857.

(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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⇨ The Revolt of 1857, was popularly known as the First War of Independence.

⇨ Charles John Canning (Lord Canning) was the Governor-General of India during the Indian Mutiny of 1857.

⇨ “Doctrine of Lapse” which was one of the main reasons for the mutiny of 1857.

⇨ The Act for the Good Government of India (Government of India Act of 1858) was enacted in the wake of the Revolt of 1857.

5Q) Recently, minister Shri Dharmendra Pradhan launched "Jadui Pitara". It is related to which of the following?

(A) Education

(B) Empowerment

(C) Social Awareness

(D) Make in India Program

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⇨ "Learning Teaching Material" for the foundational stage was launched recently using the concept of "Jaadui Pitara".

⇨ Shri Dharmendra Pradhan launches Learning - Teaching Material called "Jadui Pitara" for the Foundational Stage as envisaged under National Education Policy 2020.

⇨ "Jadui Pitara" -a play-based learning-teaching material tailored for children between the age group of 3-8 years.

⇨ "Jadui Pitara" developed under the National Curriculum Framework is available in 13 Indian languages.

⇨ "Jadui Pitara" comprising playbooks, toys, puzzles, posters, flashcards, storybooks, and worksheets as well as reflecting the local culture, social context, and languages are designed to pique curiosity and accommodate the diverse needs of learners in the foundational stage.

⇨ These resources should be made digitally available on the DIKSHA platform - portal and mobile app.

⇨ The National Education Policy 2020 envisages a 5+3+3+4 curriculum pedagogical structure.

⇨ The Department of School Education & Literacy under the Ministry of Education has constituted a National Steering Committee headed by Prof. K. Kasturirangan to develop the National Curriculum Framework for each of the stages.

6Q) Below statements are related to which of the following Environmental activist, who passed away recently?

(1) She was the founding member of the Environment Society, in Chennai.

(2) She campaigns to save the Cauvery river from several dyeing units and take up the cleaning of the river.

(3) She was also a petitioner in the public interest litigation (PIL) petition against the slaughterhouse which was proposed to be constructed in Red Hills (Tamil Nadu).

(A) Vandana Shiva

(B) Dr Kriti Karanth

(C) Kamala Kasturi

(D) Anumita Roy Chowdhury

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⇨ Kasturi is a Environmental activist who passed away recently

⇨ Kasturi was the founding member of the Environment Society, in Chennai.

⇨ She campaigns to save the Cauvery river from several dyeing units and take up the cleaning of the river.

⇨ She was also a petitioner in the public interest litigation (PIL) petition against the slaughterhouse which was proposed to be constructed in Red Hills (Tamil Nadu).

7Q) Recently, INS Nireekshak awarded an on-the-spot chief of the naval staff unit citation for deep sea diving & undertaking salvage ops under the most challenging circumstances. In this context which of the following statements is correct?

(1) INS Nireekshak (A15) is a diving support vessel (DSV) of the Indian Navy.

(2) It can also function as an interim submarine rescue vessel (SRV).

(3) The ship has been in service with the Navy since 1989, and It was commissioned in the year 1995.

(4) The CNS awarded an 'on the spot' Unit Citation to the ship, a first in Indian Navy.

(A) Only 1

(B) Only 2 and 3

(C) Only 1, 2, and 3

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

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⇨ INS Nireekshak (A15) is a diving support vessel (DSV) of the Indian Navy.

⇨ It can also function as an interim submarine rescue vessel (SRV).

⇨ The ship has been in service with the Navy since 1989, and It was commissioned in the year 1995.

⇨ The CNS awarded an 'on the spot' Unit Citation to the ship, a first in Indian Navy.

⇨ INS Nireekshak is a Dive Support and Submarine Rescue Vessel of the Indian Navy. Built by Mazgaon Shipbuilders in 1985, the ship has been in service with the Navy since 1989 and was commissioned in the year 1995.

8Q) India’s first hybrid sounding rocket by private players - Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Satellite Launch Vehicle Mission- 2023 was launched from which the following state?

(A) Andhra Pradesh

(B) Kerala

(C) Karnataka

(D) Tamilnadu

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⇨ India’s first hybrid sounding rocket by private players was launched from Pattipulam village, Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu state.

⇨ The Martin Foundation in association with Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam International Foundation and Space Zone India recently launched the APJ Abdul Kalam Satellite Launch Vehicle Mission-2023 from the Pattipolam village of Chengalpattu district in Tamil Nadu.

9Q) World Social Justice Day is observed annually on which of the following day?

(A) February 20

(B) February 21

(C) February 22

(D) February 23

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⇨ The United Nations General Assembly has decided to observe 20 February annually, approved on 26 November 2007 and starting in 2009, as the World Day of Social Justice.

⇨ Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities celebrated World Social Justice day.

10Q) The IAHP gave which of the following city the award in the "Living Green for Economic Recovery and Inclusive Growth" category?

(A) Bengaluru

(B) Kolkata

(C) Chennai

(D) Hyderabad

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⇨ International Association of Horticulture Producers (IAHP) gave Hyderabad the award in the "Living Green for Economic Recovery and Inclusive Growth" category.

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