Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – December 24, 2022 [Mock Test]
December 29, 2022 December 29, 2022
1. Consider the following statements:
- 3rd Global Fintech Fest was organised by Ministry of Finance in Gujarat.
- The theme for Global Fintech Fest 2022 is: ‘Creating A Sustainable Financial World – Global | Inclusive | Green‘.
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: B [Only 2]
Notes:- The 3rd edition of the Global Fintech Fest was held in Mumbai, Maharashtra from 19-22 September 2022.
- The Global Fintech Fest was organised by National Payment Corporation of India (NPCI), Payment Council of India and the Fintech Convergence Council.
- The theme for Global Fintech Fes 2022 is: ‘Creating A Sustainable Financial World – Global | Inclusive | Green‘.
- It is composed of two words: Financial and Technology. It refers to the technological innovation in the design and delivery of financial products like saving accounts, loans, wealth management, investment in stock markets etc.
2. With respect to the ‘hh blood group’, consider the following statements:
- This blood group has antigen H.
- A person with this blood group can donate blood to ABO blood types.
- Its shelf life is only 35-42 days.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 1 & 2
[C] Only 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: C [Only 2 & 3]
Notes:- The Bombay blood group (also called hh), is deficient in expressing antigen H. It means the RBC of hh blood group has no antigen H.
- The O group has Antigen H, while the hh group does not.
- The rare Bombay blood group was first discovered in Mumbai (then Bombay) in 1952 by Dr Y M Bhende.
- This blood type is more common in South Asia than anywhere else because of inbreeding and close community marriages.
- hh blood group can donate their blood to ABO blood types.
- This group is generally not stored in blood banks, mainly because it is rare and the shelf life of blood is 35-42 days.
3. Reang community often seen in news, is recognised as a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group in which of the following states?
- Tripura
- Mizoram
- Assam
Choose the correct answer using the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Only 1 & 2
[D] Only 1 & 3
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Correct Answer: A [Only 1]
Notes:- Bru or Reang is a community indigenous to Northeast India, living mostly in Tripura, Mizoram and Assam. In Tripura, they are recognised as a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group.
- The Centre, the governments of Mizoram and Tripura and leaders of Bru organisations signed a quadripartite agreement in January (2020).
- Under the pact, the Home Ministry has committed to incur the whole expenditure of settlement in Tripura.
- A package was assured in the accord that each refugee family would get:
- A plot, fixed deposit of Rs. 4 lakh, free ration and a monthly stipend of Rs. 5,000 for two years.
- In addition, each family will also be provided Rs. 1.5 lakh to construct a house.
