Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – December 10, 2022 [Mock Test]
December 15, 2022 December 15, 2022
1. Which of the following wildlife sanctuaries is/are located in Arunachal Pradesh?
- Dibang
- Mehao
- Kane
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 1 & 2
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:- Dibang Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Upper Dibang Valley, it derives its name from the Dibang River flowing in the region. A newly discovered flying squirrel from the area has been named Mishmi hill’s giant flying squirrel (Petaurista mishmiensis).
- Mehao Wildlife Sanctuary is located by the Mehao lake, in the Lower Dibang Valley district. The Idu Mishims and Adis are the primary tribes inhabiting this state section.
- Kane Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the West Siang district of Arunachal Pradesh.
2. Which of the following is/are the objective of Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS)?
- To estimate the key employment and unemployment indicators in urban areas weekly.
- To estimate employment and unemployment indicators in both usual Status and CWS in both rural and urban areas annually.
Choose the correct answer using the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct Answer: B [Only 2]
Notes:- The National Statistical Office (NSO) launched the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) in April 2017.
- The objective of PLFS is primarily twofold:
- To estimate the key employment and unemployment indicators (viz. Worker Population Ratio, Labour Force Participation Rate, Unemployment Rate) in the short time interval of three months for the urban areas only in the CWS (Current Weekly Status).
- To estimate employment and unemployment indicators in both usual Status and CWS in both rural and urban areas annually.
3. Consider the following statements about Oxfam International:
- It aims to fight inequality to end poverty and injustice.
- It was formed in 1995 by United Nations and member countries.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct Answer: A [Only 1]
Notes:- Oxfam is a global movement of people who are fighting inequality to end poverty and injustice. It was formed in 1995 by a group of non-governmental organisations to share knowledge and resources and combine their efforts in the fight against poverty, injustice and inequality.
