Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – January 3, 2023 [Mock Test]
January 10, 2023 January 13, 2023
1. With reference to the national games, consider the following statements:
- The first edition of the Indian Olympic Games took place in Kolkata in 1924.
- In 1938, during 8th edition, the name changed to the National Games.
- The first National Games held after the Independence was in Delhi.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: B [Only 2]
Notes:- The first edition of the Indian Olympic Games took place in Lahore before the independence of India in 1924. Lahore was the venue for three consecutive editions of the Indian Olympic games.
- In 1938 the 8th edition was held in Kolkata and it was the event when the name was changed to the National Games.
- The first National Games held after the Independence was in Lucknow, however, the first National Games (modern) along the lines of the Olympics was held in 1985 in New Delhi.
- The national games are used to promote and identify the young talent of India in sports. The National Games allow sports persons from different states to compete against each other in various disciplines hosted at the games.
2. With reference to the National Saving Scheme Fund, consider the following statements:
- It was established in 1999 under consolidated fund of India.
- It is administered by the Department of Economic Affairs.
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:- National Small Savings Fund (NSSF) in the Public Account of India was established in 1999.
- The Fund is administered by the Government of India, Ministry of Finance (Department of Economic Affairs) under National Small Savings Fund (Custody and Investment) Rules, 2001, framed by the President under Article 283(1) of the Constitution.
- The objective of NSSF is to de-link small savings transactions from the Consolidated Fund of India and ensure their operation in a transparent and self-sustaining manner.
- Small savings instruments can be classified under three heads:
- Postal deposits (comprising savings account, recurring deposits, time deposits of varying maturities and monthly income scheme),
- Savings certificates like: National Small Savings Certificate (NSC) and Kisan Vikas Patra (KVP),
- Social security schemes like: Public Provident Fund (PPF) and Senior Citizens Savings Scheme (SCSS).
3. Alphabet Inc’s Google will set up its first cloud region in which of the following countries?
[A] USA
[B] Japan
[C] India
[D] Germany
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Correct Answer: D [Germany]
Notes:- Alphabet Inc’s Google will set up its first cloud region in Greece, the company, giving a boost to the country’s efforts to become a world cloud computing hub. The investment would enable organisations to better use their data, help improve low latency and ensure users’ security in the face of cybersecurity threats.
