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Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – June 21, 2022 [Mock Test]
Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – June 21, 2022 [Mock Test]
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1. Which of the following statements defines ‘isogon’?
[A] A line of constant wind direction
[B] A line of constant wind speed
[C] A rapid increase in the strength of the wind relative to the mean strength at the time
[D] Forecasts having a lead time /validity period beyond 10 days
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Correct Answer: A [A line of constant wind direction]
Notes:- Isogon – a line of constant wind direction
- Isotach – a line of constant wind speed
- Gust – a rapid increase in the strength of the wind relative to the mean strength at the time
- Long range forecasts – Forecasts having a lead time /validity period beyond 10 days. Usually this is being issued for a season. IMD issues Long Range Forecast for southwest Monsoon rainfall and onset date for Kerala, Northeast Monsoon Rainfall and Winter precipitation over Northwest India.
2. Which of the following festivals is/are celebrated in the Indian state of Maharashtra?
- Kala Ghoda Arts Festival
- Ellora-Ajanta International Festival
- Surajkund Crafts Mela
- Indian Art Fair
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
[A] Only 2
[B] Only 1 & 2
[C] Only 1, 2 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: B [Only 1 & 2]
Notes:
Kala Ghoda Arts Festival and Ellora-Ajanta International Festival are celebrated in Maharashtra. Surajkund Crafts Mela is held in Haryana, organized by Surajkund Mela Authority and Haryana Tourism. Indian Art Fair is organized in Delhi. Thus, only options 1 and 2 are correct.
3. Which of the following Indian festivals are celebrated on the first day of the Hindu month Chaitra?
- Ugadi
- Gudi Padwa
- Cheti Chand
- Puthandu
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 3 & 4
[C] Only 1, 2 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
Ugadi (Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Telangana), Gudi Padwa (Maharashtra, Goa), and Cheti Chand (Sindhi community) are all celebrated on the first day of the Hindu month Chaitra. Puthandu, the Tamil New Year, is also observed around the first day of Chittirai, corresponding with Chaitra. All four festivals coincide with this date.
Originally written on
June 21, 2022
and last modified on
June 22, 2022.
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