Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – June 21, 2022 [Mock Test]
June 21, 2022 June 22, 2022
1. Which of the following statements defines ‘isogon’?
[A] A line of constant wind direction
[B] A line of constant wind speed
[C] A rapid increase in the strength of the wind relative to the mean strength at the time
[D] Forecasts having a lead time /validity period beyond 10 days
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Correct Answer: A [A line of constant wind direction]
Notes:- Isogon – a line of constant wind direction
- Isotach – a line of constant wind speed
- Gust – a rapid increase in the strength of the wind relative to the mean strength at the time
- Long range forecasts – Forecasts having a lead time /validity period beyond 10 days. Usually this is being issued for a season. IMD issues Long Range Forecast for southwest Monsoon rainfall and onset date for Kerala, Northeast Monsoon Rainfall and Winter precipitation over Northwest India.
2. Which of the following festivals is/are celebrated in the Indian state of Maharashtra?
- Kala Ghoda Arts
- Ellora-Ajanta International Festival
- Surajkund Crafts Mela
- Indian Art Fair
Choose the correct answer using the codes given below:
[A] Only 2
[B] Only 1 & 2
[C] Only 1, 2 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: B [Only 1 & 2]
Notes:- The Kala Ghoda Arts Festival was started in 1999. The festival is organised by the Kala Ghoda Association.
- Ellora-Ajanta international festival showcases talents of classical music and dance from all over the world. It is organized by Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation.
- Surajkund Crafts Mela is organized by the Surajkund Mela Authority & Haryana Tourism in collaboration with Union Ministries of Tourism, Textiles, Culture and External Affairs. For the 35thSurajkund International Crafts Mela-2022, the ‘Theme State’ is Jammu & Kashmir and Uzbekistan is the partner nation.
- The Indian Art Fair was conceived in 2008 by Neha Kirpal, a graduate from Lady Shri Ram College in New Delhi. Starting from the 4th edition, the venue was shifted to NSIC grounds, Okhla, Delhi.
3. Which of the following Indian festivals are celebrated on the first day of Hindu month Chaitra?
- Ugadi
- Gudi Padwa
- Cheti Chand
- Puthandu
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 3 & 4
[C] Only 1, 2 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:- Ugadi is the traditional New Year for Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. It is celebrated on Chaitra Shudda Padyami, the first day of the first Hindu month Chaitra, according to the Hindu lunisolar calendar. The word Ugadi originates from the Sanskrit word, Yugadi, meaning the start of a new age.
- Gudi Padwa is the New Year’s Day in Maharashtra, Goa and other Konkan regions is called Gudi Padwa. Observed on the first day of Chaitra month, the festival marks the arrival of spring.
- Cheti Chand is celebrated on the first day of Chaitra month by Sindhi community. It marks the arrival of Spring and harvest.
- Puthandu, also known as Varsha Pirappu is observed on the first day of the Tamil month Chittiraii.
