Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC Prelims : 27th December 2022

1. Scheme focuses on developing and identifying pilgrimage sites across India for enriching the religious tourism experience.
2. It was launched by Ministry of Tourism.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1. They are an aboriginal semi-nomadic tribe.
2. They are a Dravidian tribe.
3. They mainly inhabit the Nilgiri Hill ranges.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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1. It was launched by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.
2. It is an intelligence-sharing network that collates data from the standalone databases of the various agencies and ministries of the Indian government.

Which of the above statements is/are true?

1. It is an initiative of Ministry of Tribal Affairs for the welfare of De-Notified Tribes (DNTs), Nomadic Tribes (NTs) and Semi Nomadic Tribes.
2. It aims to provide free competitive exam coaching to students, health insurance and financial assistance for construction of housing and to facilitates livelihood initiatives.
3. DNTs are communities that were ‘notified’ as being ‘born criminals’ during the British regime under a series of laws starting with the Criminal Tribes Act of 1871.

Choose the correct statements:

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1. Ambergris is a waxy substance that originates from the digestive system of the protected sperm whales. 
2. It is used in luxury perfumery. 
3. It is a banned item in India. 

Which of the above statements is/are correct? 

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