64 MCQ on daily current affairs for social work students (20th and 21th December 2023)
64 MCQ on daily current affairs for social work students
ISRO's Lunar Triumph: Chandrayaan-3 Mission and the Prestigious Leif Erikson Lunar Prize"
1. What is the Leif Erikson Lunar Prize?
- A. An award for achievements in space tourism.
- B. A recognition for advancements in lunar exploration.
- C. A prize for the first manned mission to Mars.
- D. A literary award for space-related writings.
Answer: B. A recognition for advancements in lunar exploration.
2. When did India achieve the historic landing of Chandrayaan-3?
- A. August 23, 2022
- B. August 23, 2023
- C. July 15, 2023
- D. September 5, 2022
Answer: B. August 23, 2023.
3. What played a pivotal role in Chandrayaan-3's successful descent and landing?
- A. Solar panels
- B. Software enhancements
- C. Communication satellites
- D. Biological experiments
Answer: B. Software enhancements.
4. What is the scientific payload on Chandrayaan-3's lander, Vikram?
- A. Lunar rover
- B. ChaSTE
- C. Solar panels
- D. Communication module
Answer: B. ChaSTE.
5. How deep did ChaSTE delve into the lunar surface?
- A. 5 centimeters
- B. 10 centimeters
- C. 15 centimeters
- D. 20 centimeters
Answer: B. 10 centimeters.
6. Who received the Leif Erikson Lunar Prize on ISRO's behalf?
- A. Mr. S. Somanath
- B. Ambassador Balasubramanian Shyam
- C. Vikram, the lander
- D. The Indian Prime Minister
Answer: B. Ambassador Balasubramanian Shyam.
7. What does the Leif Erikson Lunar Prize symbolize?
- A. Achievement in space tourism
- B. Excellence in Martian exploration
- C. Advancements in lunar research
- D. Contributions to Earth's geophysics
Answer: C. Advancements in lunar research.
8. Who expressed gratitude for the Leif Erikson Lunar Prize on behalf of ISRO?
- A. Ambassador Balasubramanian Shyam
- B. Vikram, the lander
- C. Mr. S. Somanath
- D. ChaSTE
Answer: C. Mr. S. Somanath.
Dr. Poonam Khetrapal Singh Receives Bhutan’s National Order of Merit"
1. What honor was bestowed upon Dr. Poonam Khetrapal Singh for her contributions to public healthcare in Bhutan?
- A. Bhutanese Health Excellence Award
- B. Bhutan's National Order of Merit (NOM) Gold Medal
- C. WHO Global Health Achievement
- D. Druk Gyalpo Medal
Answer: B. Bhutan's National Order of Merit (NOM) Gold Medal.
2. Who presented the NOM Gold Medal to Dr. Poonam Khetrapal Singh?
- A. WHO Director-General
- B. Bhutanese Prime Minister
- C. Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck
- D. Indian Health Minister
Answer: C. Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck.
3. On which occasion was Dr. Poonam Khetrapal Singh honored with the NOM Gold Medal?
- A. Bhutanese Healthcare Day
- B. Bhutan's Independence Day
- C. Bhutan's 116th National Day
- D. WHO Regional Directors' Summit
Answer: C. Bhutan's 116th National Day.
4. What significant achievements in public health were attributed to Dr. Khetrapal Singh's leadership in Bhutan?
- A. Smallpox eradication
- B. Tuberculosis control
- C. Measles elimination (2017) and rubella elimination (2023)
- D. Malaria prevention
Answer: C. Measles elimination (2017) and rubella elimination (2023).
5. Which cadre did Dr. Poonam Khetrapal Singh belong to during her service in Punjab?
- A. Administrative Service Cadre
- B. Punjab Financial Cadre
- C. IAS (Indian Administrative Service) cadre
- D. World Bank Cadre
Answer: C. IAS (Indian Administrative Service) cadre.
6. In 2014, Dr. Poonam Khetrapal Singh achieved a historic milestone in which organization?
- A. United Nations
- B. WHO South-East Asia
- C. The World Bank
- D. Punjab Industrial Development Corporation
Answer: B. WHO South-East Asia.
7. What position did Dr. Khetrapal Singh hold at the WHO headquarters before becoming the Regional Director?
- A. Director-General of WHO
- B. Executive Director of Sustainable Development and Healthy Environments Cluster
- C. Chief Medical Officer
- D. Head of Global Disease Elimination
Answer: B. Executive Director of Sustainable Development and Healthy Environments Cluster.
8. When was the National Order of Merit (NOM) instituted in Bhutan?
- A. 1998
- B. 2008
- C. 2014
- D. 2020
Answer: B. 2008.
Maharashtra Women's and AAI Men's Teams Shine in Guwahati"
1. Which state emerged victorious in the women's team event at the 75th Inter State-Inter Zonal Badminton Championship?
- A. Karnataka
- B. Maharashtra
- C. Assam
- D. Airport Authority of India (AAI)
Answer: B. Maharashtra.
2. Who dominated the men's team event, securing the championship title by defeating Karnataka?
- A. Assam
- B. Maharashtra
- C. Airport Authority of India (AAI)
- D. Gujarat
Answer: C. Airport Authority of India (AAI).
3. In the clash for the women's team event title, which team did Maharashtra defeat in a thrilling encounter?
- A. Assam
- B. Karnataka
- C. Gujarat
- D. Airport Authority of India (AAI)
Answer: D. Airport Authority of India (AAI).
4. Who played pivotal roles in Maharashtra's decisive victory in the women's team event?
- A. Shruti Mundada, Alisha Naik, and Simran Singhi
- B. Alisha Naik, Simran Singhi, and Ritika Thaker
- C. Shruti Mundada, Ritika Thaker, and Simran Singhi
- D. Alisha Naik, Ritika Thaker, and Shruti Mundada
Answer: B. Alisha Naik, Simran Singhi, and Ritika Thaker.
5. After the team events, what is the focus of the 75th Inter State-Inter Zonal Badminton Championship?
- A. Awards ceremony
- B. Individual events
- C. Closing ceremony
- D. Exhibition matches
Answer: B. Individual events.
6. Which organization organized the 75th Inter State-Inter Zonal Badminton Championship?
- A. Badminton World Federation
- B. International Badminton Association
- C. Airport Authority of India (AAI)
- D. Badminton Association of India
Answer: D. Badminton Association of India.
7. After how many years did the championship return to Assam?
- A. Two years
- B. Three years
- C. Four years
- D. Five years
Answer: C. Four years.
8. When are the individual event finals scheduled to take place?
- A. December 17
- B. December 18
- C. December 19
- D. Sunday
Answer: D. Sunday.
Honoring Bravery: Posthumous 'Vir Chakra' for Vice Admiral Benoy Roy Chowdhury"
1. What is the significance of the 'Vir Chakra' award?
- A. Academic achievement recognition
- B. Military bravery award
- C. Longevity of service award
- D. Civilian service excellence award
Answer: B. Military bravery award.
2. Where was the posthumous award ceremony for Vice Admiral Benoy Roy Chowdhury held?
- A. INS Vikrant
- B. INS Shivaji
- C. INS Nanda
- D. INS Prabhakar
Answer: B. INS Shivaji.
3. Who received the 'Vir Chakra' on behalf of the Indian Navy at the ceremony?
- A. Vice Admiral Benoy Roy Chowdhury
- B. Admiral SM Nanda
- C. Vice Admiral Dinesh Prabhakar
- D. Mr. Padipta Bose
Answer: C. Vice Admiral Dinesh Prabhakar.
4. In which war did Vice Admiral Benoy Roy Chowdhury demonstrate his valor and engineering prowess?
- A. Kargil War
- B. World War II
- C. 1971 Indo-Pak War
- D. Gulf War
Answer: C. 1971 Indo-Pak War.
5. What innovative repairs did Vice Admiral Chowdhury and his team undertake during the 1971 War?
- A. Electrical rewiring
- B. Plumbing repairs
- C. Steel bands around a damaged boiler
- D. Interior decoration
Answer: C. Steel bands around a damaged boiler.
6. What title did Admiral SM Nanda, the Chief of Naval Staff at the time, bestow upon Vice Admiral Chowdhury?
- A. War Hero
- B. Distinguished Engineer
- C. An Engineer Par Excellence
- D. Naval Strategist
Answer: C. An Engineer Par Excellence.
7. When did the ceremony to honor Vice Admiral Benoy Roy Chowdhury take place at INS Shivaji?
- A. December 17, 2023
- B. December 18, 2023
- C. December 19, 2023
- D. December 20, 2023
Answer: B. December 18, 2023.
8. What does the posthumous award of the 'Vir Chakra' symbolize for Vice Admiral Benoy Roy Chowdhury?
- A. Academic achievement
- B. Military failure
- C. Gallant actions and enduring legacy
- D. Civilian service excellence
Answer: C. Gallant actions and enduring legacy.
NTPC Kanti Honored with FICCI Water Award 2023 for Industrial Water Use Efficiency"
1. What category did NTPC Kanti receive the FICCI Water Award for in 2023?
- A. Environmental Leadership
- B. Sustainable Energy Practices
- C. Industrial Water Use Efficiency
- D. Community Water Engagement
Answer: C. Industrial Water Use Efficiency.
2. Where was the award presented to NTPC Kanti during the 9th Edition of India Industry Water Conclave?
- A. Mumbai
- B. Kolkata
- C. New Delhi
- D. Bengaluru
Answer: C. New Delhi.
3. Who jointly presented the FICCI Water Award to NTPC Kanti at the inaugural event?
- A. Naina Lal Kidwai and AK Manohar
- B. G Ashok Kumar and AK Manohar
- C. G Ashok Kumar and Naina Lal Kidwai
- D. AK Manohar and NTPC Kanti's Head of Project
Answer: B. G Ashok Kumar and AK Manohar.
4. What is one of the key aspects contributing to NTPC Kanti's success in water conservation?
- A. Carbon offset programs
- B. Solar energy utilization
- C. Robust wastewater treatment system
- D. Green building initiatives
Answer: C. Robust wastewater treatment system.
5. How does NTPC Kanti contribute to reducing its overall water footprint?
- A. Water consumption reduction targets
- B. Rainwater harvesting
- C. Treated water reuse
- D. Desalination projects
Answer: C. Treated water reuse.
6. Besides internal measures, what has NTPC Kanti done to raise awareness about responsible water usage?
- A. Employee fitness programs
- B. Educational scholarships
- C. Awareness campaigns
- D. Tree planting initiatives
Answer: C. Awareness campaigns.
7. According to AK Manohar, what does the FICCI Water Award signify for NTPC Kanti?
- A. Financial success
- B. Commitment to environmental sustainability
- C. Employee recognition
- D. Market leadership
Answer: B. Commitment to environmental sustainability.
8. What role do the FICCI Water Awards play in the broader context of water management in India?
- A. Promoting water wastage
- B. Encouraging excessive water usage
- C. Acknowledging exemplary water conservation efforts
- D. Discouraging sustainable water practices
Answer: C. Acknowledging exemplary water conservation efforts.
Sahitya Akademi Awards 2023 Winners Unleashed
1. How many categories of awards were announced in the Sahitya Akademi Awards 2023?
- A. 3
- B. 4
- C. 5
- D. 6
Answer: B. 4.
2. Who chaired the Executive Board of Sahitya Akademi during the approval of the awards?
- A. Sri Madhav Kaushik
- B. Neelum Saran Gour
- C. G Ashok Kumar
- D. Naina Lal Kidwai
Answer: A. Sri Madhav Kaushik.
3. How many languages were represented by the distinguished Jury members in the Sahitya Akademi Awards 2023?
- A. 20
- B. 22
- C. 24
- D. 26
Answer: C. 24.
4. In which category did Neelum Saran Gour receive the Sahitya Akademi Award?
- A. Short Stories
- B. Poetry
- C. Essays
- D. Novel
Answer: D. Novel.
5. What is the total amount awarded to each Sahitya Akademi Award winner in 2023?
- A. Rs. 50,000/-
- B. Rs. 75,000/-
- C. Rs. 1,00,000/-
- D. Rs. 1,25,000/-
Answer: C. Rs. 1,00,000/-.
6. When will the Award Presentation function for Sahitya Akademi Awards 2023 be held?
- A. February 12, 2024
- B. March 12, 2024
- C. April 12, 2024
- D. May 12, 2024
Answer: B. March 12, 2024.
7. What is the significance of the casket presented to Sahitya Akademi Award winners?
- A. Trophy
- B. Engraved copper-plaque
- C. Certificate
- D. Book voucher
Answer: B. Engraved copper-plaque.
8. When do the Sahitya Akademi Awards relate to the publication of the winning books?
- A. The same year of the award
- B. Five years before the award year
- C. Immediately preceding the award year
- D. Ten years before the award year
Answer: C. Immediately preceding the award year.
Government Proposes Decriminalizing Medical Negligence in New Legislation"
1. What amendment has Union Home Minister Amit Shah proposed in the criminal law bill related to medical negligence?
- A. Criminalizing medical negligence
- B. Exempting doctors from criminal prosecution
- C. Increasing penalties for medical negligence
- D. Introducing stricter regulations for healthcare professionals
Answer: B. Exempting doctors from criminal prosecution.
2. Under the current legal framework, how is the death of patients under a doctor's care categorized?
- A. Murder
- B. Criminal negligence
- C. Accidental death
- D. Natural causes
Answer: B. Criminal negligence.
3. What is the maximum imprisonment term under Section 304A of the Indian Penal Code for causing death through rash or negligent acts?
- A. 1 year
- B. 2 years
- C. 5 years
- D. 10 years
Answer: B. 2 years.
4. According to Union Home Minister Shah, what distinguishes the proposed amendment from the current legal situation?
- A. Increased penalties for doctors
- B. Criminalization of unintentional harm
- C. Protection of doctors from unwarranted criminal prosecution
- D. Stricter regulations for the medical community
Answer: C. Protection of doctors from unwarranted criminal prosecution.
5. What organization had previously advocated for the proposed amendment, citing the adverse impact of criminal prosecution on doctors?
- A. World Health Organization (WHO)
- B. Indian Medical Association (IMA)
- C. Amnesty International
- D. National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)
Answer: B. Indian Medical Association (IMA).
6. What is the crucial element emphasized by the IMA in defining an act as a crime in cases of medical negligence?
- A. Financial compensation
- B. Criminal intent
- C. Public opinion
- D. Government regulations
Answer: B. Criminal intent.
7. What incidents in West Bengal in 2019 highlighted the need for legal reform in the context of medical negligence?
- A. Mass resignations of lawyers
- B. Attacks on police officers
- C. Violence against healthcare professionals
- D. Cybersecurity breaches
Answer: C. Violence against healthcare professionals.
8. How does the proposed amendment contribute to creating a more supportive environment for healthcare professionals?
- A. Imposing stricter regulations
- B. Criminalizing unintentional harm
- C. Acknowledging the complexities of medical practice
- D. Enhancing penalties for medical negligence
Answer: C. Acknowledging the complexities of medical practice.
Noma Recognition in WHO's Neglected Tropical Diseases List
1. What is Noma, as recently recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO)?
- A. A tropical fruit
- B. A neglected tropical disease
- C. A form of cancer
- D. A new vaccine
Answer: B. A neglected tropical disease.
2. What age group does Noma primarily affect?
- A. Adolescents
- B. Adults
- C. Elderly
- D. Children aged 2 to 6 years old
Answer: D. Children aged 2 to 6 years old.
3. What are the initial symptoms of Noma Disease?
- A. Dizziness and fatigue
- B. Joint pain and muscle weakness
- C. Fever, foul breath, and weight loss
- D. Skin rash and itching
Answer: C. Fever, foul breath, and weight loss.
4. What are the enduring consequences for survivors of Noma?
- A. Enhanced immune system
- B. Permanent disfigurement and disabilities
- C. Improved cognitive abilities
- D. Increased life expectancy
Answer: B. Permanent disfigurement and disabilities.
5. In which regions is Noma most prevalent?
- A. North America and Europe
- B. Sub-Saharan Africa, Asia, and Latin America
- C. Australia and Oceania
- D. Middle East and South Asia
Answer: B. Sub-Saharan Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
6. What are the recommended measures for the prevention of Noma?
- A. Antibiotic therapy
- B. Improved living conditions and healthcare access
- C. Mass drug administration
- D. Surgical interventions
Answer: B. Improved living conditions and healthcare access.
7. What is the major obstacle in addressing Noma effectively?
- A. Lack of awareness among communities
- B. Limited research efforts
- C. Adequate funding and resources
- D. Accurate and updated data on prevalence
Answer: D. Accurate and updated data on prevalence.
8. What are Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) characterized by?
- A. Affecting only the elderly population
- B. Receiving excessive attention and funding
- C. Disproportionally affecting marginalized populations
- D. Being limited to a specific geographic region
Answer: C. Disproportionally affecting marginalized populations.
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