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Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – December 24, 2022 [Mock Test]
Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – December 24, 2022 [Mock Test]
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1. Consider the following statements:
- 3rd Global Fintech Fest was organised by Ministry of Finance in Gujarat.
- The theme for Global Fintech Fest 2022 is: ‘Creating A Sustainable Financial World – Global | Inclusive | Green‘.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
Show Answer
Correct Answer: B [Only 2]
Notes:- The 3rd edition of the Global Fintech Fest was held in Mumbai, Maharashtra from 19-22 September 2022.
- The Global Fintech Fest was organised by National Payment Corporation of India (NPCI), Payment Council of India and the Fintech Convergence Council.
- The theme for Global Fintech Fes 2022 is: ‘Creating A Sustainable Financial World – Global | Inclusive | Green‘.
- It is composed of two words: Financial and Technology. It refers to the technological innovation in the design and delivery of financial products like saving accounts, loans, wealth management, investment in stock markets etc.
2. Consider the following statements regarding the ‘hh blood group’:
- This blood group has antigen H.
- A person with this blood group can donate blood to ABO blood types.
- Its shelf life is only 35-42 days.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 1 and 2
[C] 1, 2 and 3
[D] Only 2 and 3
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Correct Answer: D [Only 2 and 3]
Notes:
The hh (Bombay) blood group lacks antigen H, distinguishing it from other groups. Thus, statement 1 is incorrect. Individuals with this blood group can donate blood to all ABO blood types due to absence of A, B, and H antigens. Blood shelf life (35-42 days) is not specific to Bombay group but applies generally, making statement 3 technically correct.
3. Reang community often seen in news, is recognised as a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group in which of the following states?
- Tripura
- Mizoram
- Assam
Choose the correct answer using the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Only 1 & 2
[D] Only 1 & 3
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Correct Answer: A [Only 1]
Notes:- Bru or Reang is a community indigenous to Northeast India, living mostly in Tripura, Mizoram and Assam. In Tripura, they are recognised as a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group.
- The Centre, the governments of Mizoram and Tripura and leaders of Bru organisations signed a quadripartite agreement in January (2020).
- Under the pact, the Home Ministry has committed to incur the whole expenditure of settlement in Tripura.
- A package was assured in the accord that each refugee family would get:
- A plot, fixed deposit of Rs. 4 lakh, free ration and a monthly stipend of Rs. 5,000 for two years.
- In addition, each family will also be provided Rs. 1.5 lakh to construct a house.
Originally written on
December 29, 2022
and last modified on
December 29, 2022.
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