UPSC Current Affairs Quiz : 16 October 2024

The Current Affairs Quiz 2024 is a daily quiz based on the DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS AND PIB SUMMARY from the previous day, as posted on our website. It covers all relevant news sources and is designed to test your knowledge of current events. Solving these questions will help you retain both concepts and facts relevant to the UPSC IAS civil services exam.

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• Question 1 of 10 1. Question 1 points Consider the following statements regarding Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF): It was operationalized in 2024 under the Ministry of Education. Its main aim is to bridge the gap between academic research and industrial applications. ANRF aims to position India as a leader in Science and Technology. It is chaired by the President of India. Which of the above statements are correct? a) 1 and 2 only b) 2 and 3 only c) 3 and 4 only d) 1, 2, 3, and 4 Correct Solution: b) ANRF was operationalized in 2024, but it falls under the Ministry of Science & Technology, not the Ministry of Education, making statement 1 incorrect. Statement 2 is correct, as the foundation seeks to bridge the gap between research and industrial application. Statement 3 is also correct, as positioning India globally in science and technology is a core aim. Statement 4 is incorrect as it is chaired by the Prime Minister, not the President. Incorrect Solution: b) ANRF was operationalized in 2024, but it falls under the Ministry of Science & Technology, not the Ministry of Education, making statement 1 incorrect. Statement 2 is correct, as the foundation seeks to bridge the gap between research and industrial application. Statement 3 is also correct, as positioning India globally in science and technology is a core aim. Statement 4 is incorrect as it is chaired by the Prime Minister, not the President.

#### 1. Question

Consider the following statements regarding Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF):

• It was operationalized in 2024 under the Ministry of Education.

• Its main aim is to bridge the gap between academic research and industrial applications.

• ANRF aims to position India as a leader in Science and Technology.

• It is chaired by the President of India.

Which of the above statements are correct?

• a) 1 and 2 only

• b) 2 and 3 only

• c) 3 and 4 only

• d) 1, 2, 3, and 4

Solution: b)

ANRF was operationalized in 2024, but it falls under the Ministry of Science & Technology, not the Ministry of Education, making statement 1 incorrect.

Statement 2 is correct, as the foundation seeks to bridge the gap between research and industrial application.

Statement 3 is also correct, as positioning India globally in science and technology is a core aim.

Statement 4 is incorrect as it is chaired by the Prime Minister, not the President.

Solution: b)

ANRF was operationalized in 2024, but it falls under the Ministry of Science & Technology, not the Ministry of Education, making statement 1 incorrect.

Statement 2 is correct, as the foundation seeks to bridge the gap between research and industrial application.

Statement 3 is also correct, as positioning India globally in science and technology is a core aim.

Statement 4 is incorrect as it is chaired by the Prime Minister, not the President.

• Question 2 of 10 2. Question 1 points The Mission for Advancement in High-Impact Areas – Electric Vehicle (MAHA-EV) Mission focuses on all the following except: a) Developing electric aviation technologies. b) EV batteries and cells. c) Power electronics, machines, and drives (PEMD). d) EV charging infrastructure. Correct Solution: a) The MAHA-EV Mission does not focus on electric aviation technologies. Its primary focus is on EV batteries, PEMD, and charging infrastructure to support India’s transition to electric mobility and reduce import dependency. Incorrect Solution: a) The MAHA-EV Mission does not focus on electric aviation technologies. Its primary focus is on EV batteries, PEMD, and charging infrastructure to support India’s transition to electric mobility and reduce import dependency.

#### 2. Question

The Mission for Advancement in High-Impact Areas – Electric Vehicle (MAHA-EV) Mission focuses on all the following except:

• a) Developing electric aviation technologies.

• b) EV batteries and cells.

• c) Power electronics, machines, and drives (PEMD).

• d) EV charging infrastructure.

Solution: a)

The MAHA-EV Mission does not focus on electric aviation technologies. Its primary focus is on EV batteries, PEMD, and charging infrastructure to support India’s transition to electric mobility and reduce import dependency.

Solution: a)

• Question 3 of 10 3. Question 1 points Consider the following statements about Samarthak Vessel: It is the first multi-purpose vessel built for the Indian Navy by L&T Shipyard. It has capabilities such as towing ships, launching targets, and operating autonomous vehicles. It is a part of India’s ‘Make in India’ initiative for promoting indigenous shipbuilding. It is primarily designed for offensive naval operations. Which of the above statements are correct? a) 1, 2, and 3 only b) 1 and 4 only c) 2 and 4 only d) 1, 2, 3, and 4 Correct Solution: a) Samarthak is a multi-purpose vessel built by L&T Shipyard for the Indian Navy, making statement 1 correct. It has various operational capabilities, such as towing ships, launching targets, and working with autonomous vehicles, confirming statement 2. It is aligned with the ‘Make in India’ initiative, so statement 3 is correct. However, it is not primarily designed for offensive operations but for support functions, making statement 4 incorrect. Incorrect Solution: a) Samarthak is a multi-purpose vessel built by L&T Shipyard for the Indian Navy, making statement 1 correct. It has various operational capabilities, such as towing ships, launching targets, and working with autonomous vehicles, confirming statement 2. It is aligned with the ‘Make in India’ initiative, so statement 3 is correct. However, it is not primarily designed for offensive operations but for support functions, making statement 4 incorrect.

#### 3. Question

Consider the following statements about Samarthak Vessel:

• It is the first multi-purpose vessel built for the Indian Navy by L&T Shipyard.

• It has capabilities such as towing ships, launching targets, and operating autonomous vehicles.

• It is a part of India’s ‘Make in India’ initiative for promoting indigenous shipbuilding.

• It is primarily designed for offensive naval operations.

Which of the above statements are correct?

• a) 1, 2, and 3 only

• b) 1 and 4 only

• c) 2 and 4 only

• d) 1, 2, 3, and 4

Solution: a)

Samarthak is a multi-purpose vessel built by L&T Shipyard for the Indian Navy, making statement 1 correct. It has various operational capabilities, such as towing ships, launching targets, and working with autonomous vehicles, confirming statement 2. It is aligned with the ‘Make in India’ initiative, so statement 3 is correct. However, it is not primarily designed for offensive operations but for support functions, making statement 4 incorrect.

Solution: a)

• Question 4 of 10 4. Question 1 points Consider the following statements regarding the Nile River: The Nile River forms a delta as it flows into the Mediterranean Sea. The Blue Nile and White Nile are two principal streams of the river. The Nile Basin includes parts of Kenya, Ethiopia, and Egypt. How many of the above statements is/are incorrect? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: d) All the statements are correct. The Nile forms a delta in the Mediterranean, has two principal tributaries (Blue Nile and White Nile), and its basin includes Kenya, Ethiopia, and Egypt. Incorrect Solution: d) All the statements are correct. The Nile forms a delta in the Mediterranean, has two principal tributaries (Blue Nile and White Nile), and its basin includes Kenya, Ethiopia, and Egypt.

#### 4. Question

Consider the following statements regarding the Nile River:

• The Nile River forms a delta as it flows into the Mediterranean Sea.

• The Blue Nile and White Nile are two principal streams of the river.

• The Nile Basin includes parts of Kenya, Ethiopia, and Egypt.

How many of the above statements is/are incorrect?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: d)

All the statements are correct. The Nile forms a delta in the Mediterranean, has two principal tributaries (Blue Nile and White Nile), and its basin includes Kenya, Ethiopia, and Egypt.

Solution: d)

All the statements are correct. The Nile forms a delta in the Mediterranean, has two principal tributaries (Blue Nile and White Nile), and its basin includes Kenya, Ethiopia, and Egypt.

• Question 5 of 10 5. Question 1 points Consider the following statements regarding e-Migrate Portal v2.0: It promotes safe and legal migration for Indian workers abroad. The platform integrates with Digilocker for seamless document submission. It was launched by the Ministry of Labor and Employment. Which of the above statements is/are correct? a) 1 only b) 1, 2, and 3 c) 1 and 2 only d) 2 and 3 only Correct Solution: c) Statements 1 and 2 are correct. The e-Migrate portal promotes safe migration and integrates with Digilocker for document submission. However, it was launched by the Ministry of External Affairs, not the Ministry of Labor and Employment, making statement 3 incorrect. Incorrect Solution: c) Statements 1 and 2 are correct. The e-Migrate portal promotes safe migration and integrates with Digilocker for document submission. However, it was launched by the Ministry of External Affairs, not the Ministry of Labor and Employment, making statement 3 incorrect.

#### 5. Question

Consider the following statements regarding e-Migrate Portal v2.0:

• It promotes safe and legal migration for Indian workers abroad.

• The platform integrates with Digilocker for seamless document submission.

• It was launched by the Ministry of Labor and Employment.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

• b) 1, 2, and 3

• c) 1 and 2 only

• d) 2 and 3 only

Solution: c)

Statements 1 and 2 are correct. The e-Migrate portal promotes safe migration and integrates with Digilocker for document submission. However, it was launched by the Ministry of External Affairs, not the Ministry of Labor and Employment, making statement 3 incorrect.

Solution: c)

• Question 6 of 10 6. Question 1 points The Mechazilla structure by SpaceX is specifically designed for: a) Launching rockets into space. b) Catching the Super Heavy booster mid-air during its descent. c) Refueling the Starship during space missions. d) Conducting space research in microgravity environments. Correct Solution: b) Mechazilla is a rocket-catching structure designed to catch the Super Heavy booster mid-air during its descent after a launch, using mechanical arms referred to as “chopsticks.” Incorrect Solution: b) Mechazilla is a rocket-catching structure designed to catch the Super Heavy booster mid-air during its descent after a launch, using mechanical arms referred to as “chopsticks.”

#### 6. Question

The Mechazilla structure by SpaceX is specifically designed for:

• a) Launching rockets into space.

• b) Catching the Super Heavy booster mid-air during its descent.

• c) Refueling the Starship during space missions.

• d) Conducting space research in microgravity environments.

Solution: b)

Mechazilla is a rocket-catching structure designed to catch the Super Heavy booster mid-air during its descent after a launch, using mechanical arms referred to as “chopsticks.”

Solution: b)

Mechazilla is a rocket-catching structure designed to catch the Super Heavy booster mid-air during its descent after a launch, using mechanical arms referred to as “chopsticks.”

• Question 7 of 10 7. Question 1 points Consider the following statements about the Mission for Advancement in High-Impact Areas – Electric Vehicle (MAHA-EV) Mission: It focuses solely on EV Batteries and Charging Infrastructure. It supports domestic innovation to reduce import dependency for EV components. The mission aligns with the vision of achieving a Viksit Bharat by 2047. Which of the above statements is/are correct? a) 2 and 3 only b) 2 only c) 1 and 2 only d) 1, 2, and 3 Correct Solution: a) Statement 1 is incorrect because the MAHA-EV Mission focuses on three critical verticals: EV Batteries, Power Electronics, and Charging Infrastructure. Statement 2 is correct, as the mission supports domestic innovation, reducing import dependency. Statement 3 is also correct as it aligns with India’s long-term goal of a Viksit Bharat by 2047. Incorrect Solution: a) Statement 1 is incorrect because the MAHA-EV Mission focuses on three critical verticals: EV Batteries, Power Electronics, and Charging Infrastructure. Statement 2 is correct, as the mission supports domestic innovation, reducing import dependency. Statement 3 is also correct as it aligns with India’s long-term goal of a Viksit Bharat by 2047.

#### 7. Question

Consider the following statements about the Mission for Advancement in High-Impact Areas – Electric Vehicle (MAHA-EV) Mission:

• It focuses solely on EV Batteries and Charging Infrastructure.

• It supports domestic innovation to reduce import dependency for EV components.

• The mission aligns with the vision of achieving a Viksit Bharat by 2047.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) 2 and 3 only

• c) 1 and 2 only

• d) 1, 2, and 3

Solution: a)

Statement 1 is incorrect because the MAHA-EV Mission focuses on three critical verticals: EV Batteries, Power Electronics, and Charging Infrastructure. Statement 2 is correct, as the mission supports domestic innovation, reducing import dependency. Statement 3 is also correct as it aligns with India’s long-term goal of a Viksit Bharat by 2047.

Solution: a)

• Question 8 of 10 8. Question 1 points Consider the following statements regarding the Prime Minister Early Career Research Grant (PMECRG): It provides flexible budgets to support early-career researchers. The initiative focuses on multidisciplinary research to encourage global collaborations. It positions India as a leader in the global scientific community by fostering innovation. How many of the above statements is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: b) The PMECRG provides a flexible budget for early-career researchers (statement 1 is correct). However, the initiative does not focus specifically on multidisciplinary research or global collaborations (statement 2 is incorrect). The grant aims to enhance India’s leadership in the scientific community by fostering innovation, making statement 3 correct. Incorrect Solution: b) The PMECRG provides a flexible budget for early-career researchers (statement 1 is correct). However, the initiative does not focus specifically on multidisciplinary research or global collaborations (statement 2 is incorrect). The grant aims to enhance India’s leadership in the scientific community by fostering innovation, making statement 3 correct.

#### 8. Question

Consider the following statements regarding the Prime Minister Early Career Research Grant (PMECRG):

• It provides flexible budgets to support early-career researchers.

• The initiative focuses on multidisciplinary research to encourage global collaborations.

• It positions India as a leader in the global scientific community by fostering innovation.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: b)

The PMECRG provides a flexible budget for early-career researchers (statement 1 is correct). However, the initiative does not focus specifically on multidisciplinary research or global collaborations (statement 2 is incorrect). The grant aims to enhance India’s leadership in the scientific community by fostering innovation, making statement 3 correct.

Solution: b)

• Question 9 of 10 9. Question 1 points Consider the following statements regarding the World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly (WTSA): WTSA is held every four years to set global telecommunication standards. The 2024 edition will be held in Tokyo, Japan. It focuses on emerging technologies like 6G and AI. Which of the above statements is/are correct? a) 1 only b) 1, 2, and 3 c) 1 and 3 only d) 2 and 3 only Correct Solution: c) Statements 1 and 3 are correct. WTSA is held every four years and focuses on emerging technologies. However, the 2024 edition will be held in New Delhi, India, not Tokyo, making statement 2 incorrect. Incorrect Solution: c) Statements 1 and 3 are correct. WTSA is held every four years and focuses on emerging technologies. However, the 2024 edition will be held in New Delhi, India, not Tokyo, making statement 2 incorrect.

#### 9. Question

Consider the following statements regarding the World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly (WTSA):

• WTSA is held every four years to set global telecommunication standards.

• The 2024 edition will be held in Tokyo, Japan.

• It focuses on emerging technologies like 6G and AI.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

• b) 1, 2, and 3

• c) 1 and 3 only

• d) 2 and 3 only

Solution: c)

Statements 1 and 3 are correct. WTSA is held every four years and focuses on emerging technologies. However, the 2024 edition will be held in New Delhi, India, not Tokyo, making statement 2 incorrect.

Solution: c)

• Question 10 of 10 10. Question 1 points Consider the following statements about the International Telecommunication Union (ITU): It was founded as the International Telegraph Union. ITU is now a specialized agency of the United Nations. It sets global telecommunication and ICT standards. Which of the above statements is/are correct? a) 1 and 2 only b) 2 only c) 1 and 3 only d) 1, 2, and 3 Correct Solution: d) All the statements are correct. ITU was founded in 1865, later becoming a specialized UN agency, and plays a key role in setting global ICT and telecommunication standards. Incorrect Solution: d) All the statements are correct. ITU was founded in 1865, later becoming a specialized UN agency, and plays a key role in setting global ICT and telecommunication standards.

#### 10. Question

Consider the following statements about the International Telecommunication Union (ITU):

• It was founded as the International Telegraph Union.

• ITU is now a specialized agency of the United Nations.

• It sets global telecommunication and ICT standards.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) 1 and 2 only

• c) 1 and 3 only

• d) 1, 2, and 3

Solution: d)

All the statements are correct. ITU was founded in 1865, later becoming a specialized UN agency, and plays a key role in setting global ICT and telecommunication standards.

Solution: d)

All the statements are correct. ITU was founded in 1865, later becoming a specialized UN agency, and plays a key role in setting global ICT and telecommunication standards.

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