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Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – January 3, 2023 [Mock Test]
Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – January 3, 2023 [Mock Test]
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1. With reference to the national games, consider the following statements:
- The first edition of the Indian Olympic Games took place in Kolkata in 1924.
- In 1938, during 8th edition, the name changed to the National Games.
- The first National Games held after the Independence was in Delhi.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
Show Answer
Correct Answer: B [Only 2]
Notes:
- The first edition of the Indian Olympic Games took place in Lahore before the independence of India in 1924. Lahore was the venue for three consecutive editions of the Indian Olympic games.
- In 1938 the 8th edition was held in Kolkata and it was the event when the name was changed to the National Games.
- The first National Games held after the Independence was in Lucknow, however, the first National Games (modern) along the lines of the Olympics was held in 1985 in New Delhi.
- The national games are used to promote and identify the young talent of India in sports. The National Games allow sports persons from different states to compete against each other in various disciplines hosted at the games.
2. Consider the following statements regarding the National Small Savings Fund (NSSF):
- It was established in 1999 under the Consolidated Fund of India.
- It is administered by the Department of Economic Affairs.
Which of the above statements is / are correct?
[A] Only 2
[B] Only 1
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
Show Answer
Correct Answer: A [Only 2]
Notes:
The NSSF was established in 1999 in the Public Account of India, not under the Consolidated Fund of India. It is administered by the Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance. The fund was created to delink small savings collections and ensure greater transparency, self-sustenance, and proper accounting of small savings.
3. Alphabet Inc’s Google will set up its first cloud region in which of the following countries?
[A] USA
[B] Japan
[C] India
[D] Germany
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Correct Answer: D [Germany]
Notes:
- Alphabet Inc’s Google will set up its first cloud region in Greece, the company, giving a boost to the country’s efforts to become a world cloud computing hub. The investment would enable organisations to better use their data, help improve low latency and ensure users’ security in the face of cybersecurity threats.
Originally written on
January 10, 2023
and last modified on
January 13, 2023.
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