Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – May 21, 2022 [Mock Test]
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1. With respect to Islam, terms ‘Chador’, ‘Khimar’, Shayla’, Al-Amira’ pertain to which of the following?
[A] Types of Zakat
[B] Types of Garment
[C] Types of Prayers
[D] Types of Fatwa
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Correct Answer: B [Types of Garment]
Notes:- The hijab covers the head and neck, it leaves the face clear of the women sporting it. Another term for hijab is a headscarf. The Karnataka hijab row was related to this kind of religious clothing.
- Niqab is a kind of veil that is accompanied by a headscarf or hijab. It covers all of the face while leaving the areas around the eyes clear.
- Burqa is a full-body length loose garment and is the most concealing of all the religious clothing in Islam. The garment has a mesh screen around the eyes to help women see-through.
- Chador is a full-body cloak worn by Muslim women in public. It is often accompanied by a tube-like scarf underneath.
- Al-Amira is a two-piece veil worn by Muslim women consists of a fitting cap and a tube-like scarf.
- Khimar is a kind of head covering worn by Muslim women that covers the hair, neck, and shoulders, but leaves the face clear.
- Shayla is a kind of headgear sported by Muslim women in public and is usually wrapped and tucked or pinned.
2. Consider the following statements with reference to the Agriculture Infrastructure Development Cess (AIDC):
- It was announced in the Budget 2022-23.
- The AIDC is levied on items such as alcoholic beverages, imported apple, and imported pulses.
Which of the above statements is / are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Both 1 and 2
[C] Only 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct Answer: C [Only 2]
Notes:
The correct answer is Only 2. The Agriculture Infrastructure Development Cess (AIDC) was proposed in Budget 2021-22, not 2022-23. It is levied on multiple products including alcoholic beverages, imported apple, imported pulses, among others, to raise funds for agricultural infrastructure. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect, while statement 2 is correct.
3. The sports ministry has recently announced to fund foreign exposure trips and upcoming international competitions for which of the following sports?
- Wrestlers
- Shooters
- Weightlifters
Choose the correct answer using the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:- The Sports Ministry will fund foreign exposure trips and upcoming international competitions for wrestlers, shooters and weightlifters.
- The wrestlers are set to compete in two competitions in the new season — Bulgaria (Feb 17-20) and Turkey (Ranking Series, Feb 24-27). 10 wrestlers in each of three categories — men’s freestyle, women and Greco Roman — compete in international events.
- The Indian Weightlifting team will participate in Singapore from February 23 to 28. Tokyo Olympics silver medallist Mirabai Chanu
- The government has also approved the participation of a 33-member Indian Shooting team in the ISSF World Cup Cairo, Egypt, from February 25 to March 8. The members include 25 shooters, six coaches and two physiotherapists. Tokyo Olympians Divyansh, Apurvi Chandela, Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar, Sanjeev Rajput, Saurabh Chaudhary and Rahi Sarnobat will compete.
Originally written on
May 23, 2022
and last modified on
May 23, 2022.
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