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Daily Current Affairs Quiz : May 15-16, 2022
1. Which institution launched the ‘National Data & Analytics Platform (NDAP)’?
[A] Reserve Bank of India
[B] NITI Aayog
[C] NASSCOM
[D] C-DAC
[B] NITI Aayog
[C] NASSCOM
[D] C-DAC
Correct Answer: B [NITI Aayog]
Notes:
NITI Aayog launched the National Data & Analytics Platform (NDAP) for open public use. The platform aims to democratize access to public government data by making data accessible, interactive, and available on a user-friendly platform.
It presents foundational datasets from various government agencies and provides tools for analytics and visualization. This public launch follows a beta release of the platform in August 2021 that had provided access to a limited number of users for testing and feedback.
NITI Aayog launched the National Data & Analytics Platform (NDAP) for open public use. The platform aims to democratize access to public government data by making data accessible, interactive, and available on a user-friendly platform.
It presents foundational datasets from various government agencies and provides tools for analytics and visualization. This public launch follows a beta release of the platform in August 2021 that had provided access to a limited number of users for testing and feedback.
2. What is the theme of the ‘International Museum Day 2022’?
[A] Bio-restoration in Museums
[B] Power of Museums
[C] Cultural Exchange
[D] Global Co-operation
[B] Power of Museums
[C] Cultural Exchange
[D] Global Co-operation
Correct Answer: B [Power of Museums]
Notes:
International Museum Day is celebrated by museums across the globe on May 18th, to generate awareness about the significant role of museums in community building, national and international cooperation as well as cultural exchange.
The National Gallery of Modern Art, New Delhi is organizing week-long celebrations with educational activities and programs under the theme of this year’s Museum Day – ‘Power of Museums’.
International Museum Day is celebrated by museums across the globe on May 18th, to generate awareness about the significant role of museums in community building, national and international cooperation as well as cultural exchange.
The National Gallery of Modern Art, New Delhi is organizing week-long celebrations with educational activities and programs under the theme of this year’s Museum Day – ‘Power of Museums’.
3. India’s first ‘Amrit Sarovar’ has been inaugurated in which state?
[A] Goa
[B] Jammu and Kashmir
[C] Uttar Pradesh
[D] Gujarat
[B] Jammu and Kashmir
[C] Uttar Pradesh
[D] Gujarat
Correct Answer: C [Uttar Pradesh]
Notes:
Union Minister for Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi inaugurated the country’s first ‘Amrit Sarovar’ in Rampur, Uttar Pradesh.
With the help of local people and local school children, the dirty pond has been transformed with new retaining wall, boundary wall, food court, fountains and lighting. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had called for having at least 75 water bodies in every district in the 75th year of India’s Independence.
Union Minister for Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi inaugurated the country’s first ‘Amrit Sarovar’ in Rampur, Uttar Pradesh.
With the help of local people and local school children, the dirty pond has been transformed with new retaining wall, boundary wall, food court, fountains and lighting. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had called for having at least 75 water bodies in every district in the 75th year of India’s Independence.
4. Scientists have discovered the fossil of a Madtsoiidae snake in which state/UT?
[A] Kerala
[B] West Bengal
[C] Ladakh
[D] Lakshadweep
[B] West Bengal
[C] Ladakh
[D] Lakshadweep
Correct Answer: C [Ladakh]
Notes:
Scientists have discovered the fossil of a Madtsoiidae snake in the Himalayan Mountains in Ladakh. Madtsoiidae is an extinct group of medium-sized to gigantic snakes.
This research highlights the existence of the rare serpent species in the Indian subcontinent. They are thought to grow up to 30 feet in length. The study was undertaken by researchers from Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology, Dehradun, Panjab University, IIT Ropar and Comenius University, Slovakia.
Scientists have discovered the fossil of a Madtsoiidae snake in the Himalayan Mountains in Ladakh. Madtsoiidae is an extinct group of medium-sized to gigantic snakes.
This research highlights the existence of the rare serpent species in the Indian subcontinent. They are thought to grow up to 30 feet in length. The study was undertaken by researchers from Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology, Dehradun, Panjab University, IIT Ropar and Comenius University, Slovakia.
5. ‘Rural Tribal Technical Training’ Project was inaugurated from which place?
[A] Varanasi
[B] Gandhi Nagar
[C] Bhopal
[D] Pune
[B] Gandhi Nagar
[C] Bhopal
[D] Pune
Correct Answer: C [Bhopal]
Notes:
Minister of State, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Rajeev Chandrasekhar launched the Pilot Project for Skilling Tribal Youth – Rural Tribal Technical Training at the Centre for Research and Industrial Staff Performance CRISP, Bhopal.
The project seeks to provide training for about 250 beneficiaries of 17 districts selected from six states of India – Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Maharashtra and Odisha and will be organized at Jharkhand. The training will enable the youth to start their own business.
Minister of State, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Rajeev Chandrasekhar launched the Pilot Project for Skilling Tribal Youth – Rural Tribal Technical Training at the Centre for Research and Industrial Staff Performance CRISP, Bhopal.
The project seeks to provide training for about 250 beneficiaries of 17 districts selected from six states of India – Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Maharashtra and Odisha and will be organized at Jharkhand. The training will enable the youth to start their own business.
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