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Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – December 31, 2022 [Mock Test]
Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – December 31, 2022 [Mock Test]
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1. Which of the following dialects are spoken in the Indian state of Bihar?
- Surajpuri
- Bajjika
- Magahi
- Angika
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
[A] Only 3
[B] Only 1, 2 & 4
[C] Only 1, 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
Show Answer
Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
Surajpuri is spoken mainly in northeastern Bihar districts like Kishanganj, Purnia, Araria, and Katihar. Bajjika is found in Vaishali, Muzaffarpur, Sitamarhi, Sheohar, and Samastipur. Magahi (also Magadhi) is spoken in Bihar, Jharkhand, and West Bengal. Angika is present in Bihar and Jharkhand. Thus, all four dialects are spoken in Bihar.
2. Which of the following countries are member nations of the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF)?
- Australia
- Brazil
- India
- Pakistan
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 3 & 4
[C] Only 1, 2 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
Show Answer
Correct Answer: C [Only 1, 2 & 4]
Notes:
The Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) comprises 34 member countries, including Australia, Brazil, and Pakistan. India is not a member of CMF. Member nations participate in maritime security operations across key global sea lanes. The listed member nations in this question are Australia, Brazil, and Pakistan, but not India.
3. With reference to the UNESCO World Conference on Cultural Policies and Sustainable Development–MONDIACULT 2022, consider the following statements:
- Its mandate is to shape a more robust and resilient cultural sector.
- This is the second such conference after the first Mondiacult World Conference on Cultural Policies, held in Mexico City (Mexico) in 1982.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 2
[B] Both 1 and 2
[C] Only 1
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
Show Answer
Correct Answer: C [Only 1]
Notes:
The first Mondiacult conference was held in Mexico City in 1982, and another UNESCO World Conference on Cultural Policies for Development was held in Stockholm in 1998, making MONDIACULT 2022 the third such conference. The 2022 conference’s mandate explicitly aims to create a resilient cultural sector aligned with sustainable development goals.
Originally written on
January 7, 2023
and last modified on
January 7, 2023.
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