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Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – December 10, 2022 [Mock Test]
Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – December 10, 2022 [Mock Test]
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1. Which of the following wildlife sanctuaries are located in Arunachal Pradesh?
- Dibang
- Mehao
- Kane
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 1 & 2
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
Dibang Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in Upper Dibang Valley, Arunachal Pradesh. Mehao Wildlife Sanctuary lies in Lower Dibang Valley, Arunachal Pradesh. Kane Wildlife Sanctuary is located in West Siang district of Arunachal Pradesh. All three sanctuaries are in Arunachal Pradesh.
2. Which of the following is/are the objective of Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS)?
- To estimate the key employment and unemployment indicators in urban areas weekly.
- To estimate employment and unemployment indicators in both usual Status and CWS in both rural and urban areas annually.
Choose the correct answer using the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct Answer: B [Only 2]
Notes:- The National Statistical Office (NSO) launched the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) in April 2017.
- The objective of PLFS is primarily twofold:
- To estimate the key employment and unemployment indicators (viz. Worker Population Ratio, Labour Force Participation Rate, Unemployment Rate) in the short time interval of three months for the urban areas only in the CWS (Current Weekly Status).
- To estimate employment and unemployment indicators in both usual Status and CWS in both rural and urban areas annually.
3. Consider the following statements regarding Oxfam International:
- It aims to fight inequality to end poverty and injustice.
- It was established in 1995 by the United Nations and its member states.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 2
[B] Only 1
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct Answer: B [Only 1]
Notes:
Oxfam International is a confederation of NGOs that seeks to fight inequality, poverty, and injustice (Statement 1 is correct). However, it was not established by the United Nations. It was created in 1995 by a group of existing non-governmental organizations (Statement 2 is incorrect).
Originally written on
December 15, 2022
and last modified on
December 15, 2022.
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