UPSC Current Affairs Quiz : 18 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 Which of the following countries is not a member of the Five Eyes Intelligence Alliance? a) United States b) Canada c) New Zealand d) India Correct Solution: d) The Five Eyes Intelligence Alliance includes the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand. It originated from post-World War II cooperation between the U.S. and U.K., focusing on signals intelligence. Canada joined in 1948, followed by Australia and New Zealand in 1956. India is not part of this alliance, which primarily works on intelligence sharing and surveillance operations among its English-speaking members. Incorrect Solution: d) The Five Eyes Intelligence Alliance includes the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand. It originated from post-World War II cooperation between the U.S. and U.K., focusing on signals intelligence. Canada joined in 1948, followed by Australia and New Zealand in 1956. India is not part of this alliance, which primarily works on intelligence sharing and surveillance operations among its English-speaking members.

#### 1. Question

Which of the following countries is not a member of the Five Eyes Intelligence Alliance?

• a) United States

• c) New Zealand

Solution: d)

The Five Eyes Intelligence Alliance includes the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand. It originated from post-World War II cooperation between the U.S. and U.K., focusing on signals intelligence. Canada joined in 1948, followed by Australia and New Zealand in 1956. India is not part of this alliance, which primarily works on intelligence sharing and surveillance operations among its English-speaking members.

Solution: d)

• Question 2 of 10 2. Question 1 points What does the “C2” cost represent in the context of Minimum Support Prices (MSP)? a) Paid-out costs for inputs b) Includes unpaid family labor c) Comprehensive cost, including rent and capital interest d) None of the above Correct Solution: c) Types of Production Costs: CACP uses three cost projections: A2: Paid-out costs for inputs like seeds, labor, and fertilizers. A2+FL: Includes unpaid family labor. C2: Comprehensive cost including rent and capital interest, used as a benchmark reference. Incorrect Solution: c) Types of Production Costs: CACP uses three cost projections: A2: Paid-out costs for inputs like seeds, labor, and fertilizers. A2+FL: Includes unpaid family labor. C2: Comprehensive cost including rent and capital interest, used as a benchmark reference.

#### 2. Question

What does the “C2” cost represent in the context of Minimum Support Prices (MSP)?

• a) Paid-out costs for inputs

• b) Includes unpaid family labor

• c) Comprehensive cost, including rent and capital interest

• d) None of the above

Solution: c)

Types of Production Costs: CACP uses three cost projections:

• A2: Paid-out costs for inputs like seeds, labor, and fertilizers.

• A2+FL: Includes unpaid family labor.

• C2: Comprehensive cost including rent and capital interest, used as a benchmark reference.

Solution: c)

Types of Production Costs: CACP uses three cost projections:

• A2: Paid-out costs for inputs like seeds, labor, and fertilizers.

• A2+FL: Includes unpaid family labor.

• C2: Comprehensive cost including rent and capital interest, used as a benchmark reference.

• Question 3 of 10 3. Question 1 points Consider the following statements regarding Kaziranga National Park: It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its population of one-horned rhinoceroses. It has been recognized as the second-largest butterfly diversity hub in India. The park is located in both Arunachal Pradesh and Assam. Which of the above statements is/are correct? a) 1 and 2 b) 1 only c) 2 and 3 d) 1, 2 and 3 Correct Solution: a) Kaziranga National Park, located entirely in Assam, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, renowned for housing the world’s largest population of one-horned rhinoceroses. Recently, it has been recognized as the second-largest butterfly diversity hub in India, following Namdapha National Park in Arunachal Pradesh. It is not located in both Assam and Arunachal Pradesh, contrary to statement 3. Incorrect Solution: a) Kaziranga National Park, located entirely in Assam, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, renowned for housing the world’s largest population of one-horned rhinoceroses. Recently, it has been recognized as the second-largest butterfly diversity hub in India, following Namdapha National Park in Arunachal Pradesh. It is not located in both Assam and Arunachal Pradesh, contrary to statement 3.

#### 3. Question

Consider the following statements regarding Kaziranga National Park:

• It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its population of one-horned rhinoceroses.

• It has been recognized as the second-largest butterfly diversity hub in India.

• The park is located in both Arunachal Pradesh and Assam.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) 1 and 2

• c) 2 and 3

• d) 1, 2 and 3

Solution: a)

Kaziranga National Park, located entirely in Assam, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, renowned for housing the world’s largest population of one-horned rhinoceroses. Recently, it has been recognized as the second-largest butterfly diversity hub in India, following Namdapha National Park in Arunachal Pradesh.

It is not located in both Assam and Arunachal Pradesh, contrary to statement 3.

Solution: a)

It is not located in both Assam and Arunachal Pradesh, contrary to statement 3.

• Question 4 of 10 4. Question 1 points Consider the following statements about the Drugs Technical Advisory Board (DTAB): It is the highest statutory body for advising on drug-related matters in India. It operates under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers. The board was established under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940. It is part of the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO). Which of the above statements are correct? a) 1 and 3 b) 1, 3, and 4 c) 2 and 4 d) 1, 2, 3, and 4 Correct Solution: b) The DTAB is India’s highest statutory body for advising on technical drug-related matters and was established under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940. It functions under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, not the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers. The DTAB is part of the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO), contributing to policymaking on drugs in India. Incorrect Solution: b) The DTAB is India’s highest statutory body for advising on technical drug-related matters and was established under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940. It functions under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, not the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers. The DTAB is part of the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO), contributing to policymaking on drugs in India.

#### 4. Question

Consider the following statements about the Drugs Technical Advisory Board (DTAB):

• It is the highest statutory body for advising on drug-related matters in India.

• It operates under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers.

• The board was established under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940.

• It is part of the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO).

Which of the above statements are correct?

• a) 1 and 3

• b) 1, 3, and 4

• c) 2 and 4

• d) 1, 2, 3, and 4

Solution: b)

The DTAB is India’s highest statutory body for advising on technical drug-related matters and was established under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940.

It functions under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, not the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers. The DTAB is part of the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO), contributing to policymaking on drugs in India.

Solution: b)

The DTAB is India’s highest statutory body for advising on technical drug-related matters and was established under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940.

• Question 5 of 10 5. Question 1 points Consider the following statements about the Battle of Walong: It was part of the 1962 Indo-Pak war. Indian forces held off a much larger Chinese army. The battle demonstrated India’s only counteroffensive during the Sino-Indian War. Walong is located in Arunachal Pradesh, near the McMahon Line. Which of the above statements are correct? a) 1 and 3 b) 1, 3, and 4 c) 2 and 4 d) 1, 2, 3, and 4 Correct Solution: c) The Battle of Walong occurred during the 1962 Sino-Indian War, not the Indo-Pak war. Indian troops held off a significantly larger Chinese force in Walong, located in Arunachal Pradesh near the McMahon Line. This battle marked India’s only counteroffensive during the Sino-Indian War, highlighting the resilience of the Indian forces despite the Chinese invasion. Incorrect Solution: c) The Battle of Walong occurred during the 1962 Sino-Indian War, not the Indo-Pak war. Indian troops held off a significantly larger Chinese force in Walong, located in Arunachal Pradesh near the McMahon Line. This battle marked India’s only counteroffensive during the Sino-Indian War, highlighting the resilience of the Indian forces despite the Chinese invasion.

#### 5. Question

Consider the following statements about the Battle of Walong:

• It was part of the 1962 Indo-Pak war.

• Indian forces held off a much larger Chinese army.

• The battle demonstrated India’s only counteroffensive during the Sino-Indian War.

• Walong is located in Arunachal Pradesh, near the McMahon Line.

Which of the above statements are correct?

• a) 1 and 3

• b) 1, 3, and 4

• c) 2 and 4

• d) 1, 2, 3, and 4

Solution: c)

The Battle of Walong occurred during the 1962 Sino-Indian War, not the Indo-Pak war.

Indian troops held off a significantly larger Chinese force in Walong, located in Arunachal Pradesh near the McMahon Line.

This battle marked India’s only counteroffensive during the Sino-Indian War, highlighting the resilience of the Indian forces despite the Chinese invasion.

Solution: c)

The Battle of Walong occurred during the 1962 Sino-Indian War, not the Indo-Pak war.

Indian troops held off a significantly larger Chinese force in Walong, located in Arunachal Pradesh near the McMahon Line.

This battle marked India’s only counteroffensive during the Sino-Indian War, highlighting the resilience of the Indian forces despite the Chinese invasion.

• Question 6 of 10 6. Question 1 points Consider the following statements about neutrinos: Neutrinos are produced in high-energy processes like nuclear reactions in stars. Neutrinos interact frequently with matter, making them easy to detect. The Jiangmen Underground Neutrino Observatory (JUNO) is being built in the United States to study neutrinos. Neutrinos carry an electric charge. Which of the above statements is correct? a) 1 Only b) 2 Only c) 3 Only d) 4 Only Correct Solution: a) Neutrinos are elementary particles produced in high-energy processes such as nuclear reactions in stars (statement 1). These particles are incredibly difficult to detect because they rarely interact with matter (statement 2 is incorrect). Neutrinos pass through ordinary matter almost undisturbed, making detection challenging. The Jiangmen Underground Neutrino Observatory (JUNO) is being constructed in China, not in the United States (statement 3 is incorrect). Furthermore, neutrinos are electrically neutral, meaning they do not carry any electric charge (statement 4 is incorrect). Incorrect Solution: a) Neutrinos are elementary particles produced in high-energy processes such as nuclear reactions in stars (statement 1). These particles are incredibly difficult to detect because they rarely interact with matter (statement 2 is incorrect). Neutrinos pass through ordinary matter almost undisturbed, making detection challenging. The Jiangmen Underground Neutrino Observatory (JUNO) is being constructed in China, not in the United States (statement 3 is incorrect). Furthermore, neutrinos are electrically neutral, meaning they do not carry any electric charge (statement 4 is incorrect).

#### 6. Question

Consider the following statements about neutrinos:

• Neutrinos are produced in high-energy processes like nuclear reactions in stars.

• Neutrinos interact frequently with matter, making them easy to detect.

• The Jiangmen Underground Neutrino Observatory (JUNO) is being built in the United States to study neutrinos.

• Neutrinos carry an electric charge.

Which of the above statements is correct?

Solution: a)

Neutrinos are elementary particles produced in high-energy processes such as nuclear reactions in stars (statement 1).

These particles are incredibly difficult to detect because they rarely interact with matter (statement 2 is incorrect).

Neutrinos pass through ordinary matter almost undisturbed, making detection challenging. The Jiangmen Underground Neutrino Observatory (JUNO) is being constructed in China, not in the United States (statement 3 is incorrect).

Furthermore, neutrinos are electrically neutral, meaning they do not carry any electric charge (statement 4 is incorrect).

Solution: a)

Neutrinos are elementary particles produced in high-energy processes such as nuclear reactions in stars (statement 1).

These particles are incredibly difficult to detect because they rarely interact with matter (statement 2 is incorrect).

Furthermore, neutrinos are electrically neutral, meaning they do not carry any electric charge (statement 4 is incorrect).

• Question 7 of 10 7. Question 1 points Which of the following is NOT a significant function of the Drugs Technical Advisory Board (DTAB)? a) Advising on technical matters related to drugs. b) Recommending new drug prices. c) Providing guidelines for drug approval processes. d) Assisting in the enforcement of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act. Correct Solution: b) The Drugs Technical Advisory Board (DTAB) is the highest statutory body in India for advising on drug-related technical matters. It provides guidelines for drug approval processes and assists in the enforcement of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act. However, the responsibility of setting drug prices lies with the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA), not the DTAB. Incorrect Solution: b) The Drugs Technical Advisory Board (DTAB) is the highest statutory body in India for advising on drug-related technical matters. It provides guidelines for drug approval processes and assists in the enforcement of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act. However, the responsibility of setting drug prices lies with the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA), not the DTAB.

#### 7. Question

Which of the following is NOT a significant function of the Drugs Technical Advisory Board (DTAB)?

• a) Advising on technical matters related to drugs.

• b) Recommending new drug prices.

• c) Providing guidelines for drug approval processes.

• d) Assisting in the enforcement of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act.

Solution: b)

The Drugs Technical Advisory Board (DTAB) is the highest statutory body in India for advising on drug-related technical matters. It provides guidelines for drug approval processes and assists in the enforcement of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act. However, the responsibility of setting drug prices lies with the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA), not the DTAB.

Solution: b)

• Question 8 of 10 8. Question 1 points Which of the following crops is NOT considered a Rabi crop? a) Wheat b) Gram c) Cotton d) Mustard Correct Solution: c) Cotton is a Kharif crop, typically sown during the monsoon season and harvested in autumn. In contrast, Wheat, Gram, and Mustard are all Rabi crops, which are sown in winter and harvested in the spring season. Incorrect Solution: c) Cotton is a Kharif crop, typically sown during the monsoon season and harvested in autumn. In contrast, Wheat, Gram, and Mustard are all Rabi crops, which are sown in winter and harvested in the spring season.

#### 8. Question

Which of the following crops is NOT considered a Rabi crop?

• d) Mustard

Solution: c)

Cotton is a Kharif crop, typically sown during the monsoon season and harvested in autumn. In contrast, Wheat, Gram, and Mustard are all Rabi crops, which are sown in winter and harvested in the spring season.

Solution: c)

• Question 9 of 10 9. Question 1 points Which of the following statements about the Five Eyes Intelligence Alliance is correct? a) It is primarily focused on gathering intelligence related to space exploration. b) India is one of the founding members of the alliance. c) The alliance originally started as a partnership between the US and Canada. d) The alliance's origins trace back to codebreaking collaborations during World War II. Correct Solution: d) The Five Eyes Intelligence Alliance originated from US and UK codebreaking collaborations during World War II. The alliance later expanded to include Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. India is not a member (statement b is incorrect), and the alliance focuses on signals intelligence (SIGINT), not space exploration (statement a is incorrect). Canada joined after the US and UK, not as a founding member (statement c is incorrect). Incorrect Solution: d) The Five Eyes Intelligence Alliance originated from US and UK codebreaking collaborations during World War II. The alliance later expanded to include Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. India is not a member (statement b is incorrect), and the alliance focuses on signals intelligence (SIGINT), not space exploration (statement a is incorrect). Canada joined after the US and UK, not as a founding member (statement c is incorrect).

#### 9. Question

Which of the following statements about the Five Eyes Intelligence Alliance is correct?

• a) It is primarily focused on gathering intelligence related to space exploration.

• b) India is one of the founding members of the alliance.

• c) The alliance originally started as a partnership between the US and Canada.

• d) The alliance's origins trace back to codebreaking collaborations during World War II.

Solution: d)

The Five Eyes Intelligence Alliance originated from US and UK codebreaking collaborations during World War II. The alliance later expanded to include Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. India is not a member (statement b is incorrect), and the alliance focuses on signals intelligence (SIGINT), not space exploration (statement a is incorrect). Canada joined after the US and UK, not as a founding member (statement c is incorrect).

Solution: d)

• Question 10 of 10 10. Question 1 points Which of the following categories of migrants are sent to Albania for asylum processing under the Italy-Albania pact? a) Women and children b) Men from "safe" countries c) Vulnerable individuals showing signs of torture d) Refugees from conflict zones like Syria and Yemen Correct Solution: b) Under the migration pact, only men from “safe” countries such as Bangladesh and Egypt are sent to Albania for asylum processing. Vulnerable individuals, including women, children, and men showing signs of illness or torture, are taken to Italy. Incorrect Solution: b) Under the migration pact, only men from “safe” countries such as Bangladesh and Egypt are sent to Albania for asylum processing. Vulnerable individuals, including women, children, and men showing signs of illness or torture, are taken to Italy.

#### 10. Question

Which of the following categories of migrants are sent to Albania for asylum processing under the Italy-Albania pact?

• a) Women and children

• b) Men from "safe" countries

• c) Vulnerable individuals showing signs of torture

• d) Refugees from conflict zones like Syria and Yemen

Solution: b)

Under the migration pact, only men from “safe” countries such as Bangladesh and Egypt are sent to Albania for asylum processing. Vulnerable individuals, including women, children, and men showing signs of illness or torture, are taken to Italy.

Solution: b)

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