Daily Current Affairs Quiz- 2nd December 2023
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Question 1 of 4
1. Question
Consider the following statements
1.Governor of the state is the ex-officio chancellor of the universities in that state.
2.Governor appoints vice-chancellors of state universities.
3.Governors acting as Chancellor of University are not bound by advice of ministers in discharging his/her duties.
Select the correct answer from options given below?
(A) 3 Only
(B) 1 and 2 Only
(C) 2 and 3 Only
(D) All of the aboveCorrect
(D) All of the above
Explanation:
All the statements are correct: The original intent of making Governors hold the office of Chancellor and vesting some statutory powers on them was to insulate universities from political influence. Even in the 1980s, as noted by the Justice R.S. Sarkaria Commission, the use of discretion by some Governors in some university appointments had come in for criticism. It acknowledged the distinction between the Governor’s constitutional role and the statutory role performed as a Chancellor, and also underlined that the Chancellor is not obliged to seek the government’s advice.Incorrect
(D) All of the above
Explanation:
All the statements are correct: The original intent of making Governors hold the office of Chancellor and vesting some statutory powers on them was to insulate universities from political influence. Even in the 1980s, as noted by the Justice R.S. Sarkaria Commission, the use of discretion by some Governors in some university appointments had come in for criticism. It acknowledged the distinction between the Governor’s constitutional role and the statutory role performed as a Chancellor, and also underlined that the Chancellor is not obliged to seek the government’s advice.Hint
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Question 2 of 4
2. Question
The Loss and Damage Fund, created by COP-28 members to compensate countries already dealing with climate change, that has received commitments worth nearly $250 million from countries, to be based at which of the following below?
(A) Asian Development Bank
(B) International Monetary Fund
(C) World Bank
(D) Bank for International SettlementsCorrect
(C) World Bank
Explanation:
To be based at the World Bank but managed by an independent secretariat, the Fund has received commitments worth nearly $250 million from countries, though billions of dollars are still needed to meet its purpose.Incorrect
(C) World Bank
Explanation:
To be based at the World Bank but managed by an independent secretariat, the Fund has received commitments worth nearly $250 million from countries, though billions of dollars are still needed to meet its purpose.Hint
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Question 3 of 4
3. Question
“Amplifi 2.0” sometimes seen in the news is related to,
(A) Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tag that allows drivers to pay highway tolls without stopping at toll plazas.
(B) Earth observation satellites are the satellites equipped with remote sensing technology.
(C) LiFi (Light Fidelity) is a wireless communication technology that uses visible light, particularly LED bulbs, to transmit data.
(D) An Assessment Platform for India’s Urban Development.Correct
(D) An Assessment Platform for India’s Urban Development.
Amplifi (Assessment and Monitoring Platform for Liveable, Inclusive, and Future-Ready Urban India) portal aims to provide data on Indian cities. The Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs is making raw data from Indian cities available on a single platform for academics, researchers, and stakeholders to help data-driven policy making.Incorrect
(D) An Assessment Platform for India’s Urban Development.
Amplifi (Assessment and Monitoring Platform for Liveable, Inclusive, and Future-Ready Urban India) portal aims to provide data on Indian cities. The Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs is making raw data from Indian cities available on a single platform for academics, researchers, and stakeholders to help data-driven policy making.Hint
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Question 4 of 4
4. Question
Consider the following pairs
Leader Associated with
1. Shoorvir Pasaltha Khuangchera : First Mizo freedom fighter
2. Rani Gaidinliu : Naga spiritual and political leader
3. Bhogeswari Phukanani : 60 Years Old Martyr of Quit India Movement
4. Kanaklata Baruah : Marched towards Gohpur Police station to hoist the Tricolour
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
(A) Only one
(B) Only two
(C) Only three
(D) All fourCorrect
(D) All four
Bhogeswari Phukanani was born in 1885 at Barhampur, Nagaon District. She actively participated in Indian Freedom struggle and she was fired by Captain Finch with his revolver when Phukanani hit him with the pole of National Flag enraged by the disrespect shown by the Captain towards the National Flag.
Rani Gaidinliu: The Naga spiritual and political leader, who led an armed uprising against the British in Manipur, Nagaland and Assam, belonged to the Rongmei tribe (also known as Kabui) In 1927, at the age of 13, Gaidinliu, along with her cousin Haipou Jadonang, joined the Heraka movement, which aimed at revival of the Naga tribal religion and establish self-rule of the Nagas (Naga Raj) ending the British rule.
Shoorvir Pasaltha Khuangchera was one of the bravest freedom fighters from Mizoram. He was one of the defenders of the region, who fought against the British invasion and tried to occupy the state by force. Pasaltha Khuangchera and his comrades defended their country against three advancing British contingents. He was chosen as one of the five Borphukans of the Ahom kingdom by King Charadhwaj Singha and given administrative, judicial, and military responsibilities. Borphukan preferred guerrilla tactics, which provided an edge to his smaller but fast-moving and capable forces.
Kanaklata Barua was born in Barangabari, Assam in 1924. On 20 September, 1942 she joined a group of freedom fighters and marched towards Gohpur Police station to hoist the Tricolour in support of the Quit India Movement. Police at the station opened indiscriminate fire on the group to prevent team from committing such daring act. Kanaklata Barua was martyred in young age with a Tricolour furling in her hands.Incorrect
(D) All four
Bhogeswari Phukanani was born in 1885 at Barhampur, Nagaon District. She actively participated in Indian Freedom struggle and she was fired by Captain Finch with his revolver when Phukanani hit him with the pole of National Flag enraged by the disrespect shown by the Captain towards the National Flag.
Rani Gaidinliu: The Naga spiritual and political leader, who led an armed uprising against the British in Manipur, Nagaland and Assam, belonged to the Rongmei tribe (also known as Kabui) In 1927, at the age of 13, Gaidinliu, along with her cousin Haipou Jadonang, joined the Heraka movement, which aimed at revival of the Naga tribal religion and establish self-rule of the Nagas (Naga Raj) ending the British rule.
Shoorvir Pasaltha Khuangchera was one of the bravest freedom fighters from Mizoram. He was one of the defenders of the region, who fought against the British invasion and tried to occupy the state by force. Pasaltha Khuangchera and his comrades defended their country against three advancing British contingents. He was chosen as one of the five Borphukans of the Ahom kingdom by King Charadhwaj Singha and given administrative, judicial, and military responsibilities. Borphukan preferred guerrilla tactics, which provided an edge to his smaller but fast-moving and capable forces.
Kanaklata Barua was born in Barangabari, Assam in 1924. On 20 September, 1942 she joined a group of freedom fighters and marched towards Gohpur Police station to hoist the Tricolour in support of the Quit India Movement. Police at the station opened indiscriminate fire on the group to prevent team from committing such daring act. Kanaklata Barua was martyred in young age with a Tricolour furling in her hands.Hint