Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – April 20, 2022 [Test]

Which of the following deserts are part of the Arabian Peninsula:

1. Empty Quarter desert
2. Al-Nefud Desert
3. Dahna Desert

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Recently, Nepal's House of Representatives has ratified grant assistance-Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) pact along with "interpretative declaration". With which of the following countries Nepal has signed this MCC grant pact?

Consider the following statements regarding the proposed ‘Pandemic Treaty’:

1. An intergovernmental negotiating body (INB) was established for it.
2. It is in compliance with Article 19 of the WHO Constitution.
3. The WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control was also set up under Article 19.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding World Sparrow Day:

1. It was first celebrated in 2010 to raise awareness about sparrow conservation.
2. Mohammed Dilawar, founder of The Nature Forever Society, initiated its observance.
3. It is observed annually on March 20 worldwide.

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Identify the ancient dance form based on the following statements:

1. It is nicknamed the 'Dance of Warriors'.
2. It originated and prospered during the Kakatiya dynasty.
3. Padmasri Dr. Nataraja Ramakrishna is credited with its revival.

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