UPSC Current Affairs Quiz : 18 September 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 about jute production in India: West Bengal accounts for over 70% of India’s total jute production. Andhra Pradesh is the second-largest producer of jute in India. Assam and Bihar are among the top five jute-producing states in India. How many of the above statements is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: b) West Bengal produces over 70% of India’s total jute production, making statement 1 correct. Bihar, not Andhra Pradesh, is the second-largest producer of jute, so statement 2 is incorrect. Assam and Bihar are indeed among the top five jute-producing states, making statement 3 correct. Incorrect Solution: b) West Bengal produces over 70% of India’s total jute production, making statement 1 correct. Bihar, not Andhra Pradesh, is the second-largest producer of jute, so statement 2 is incorrect. Assam and Bihar are indeed among the top five jute-producing states, making statement 3 correct.

#### 1. Question

Consider the following statements about jute production in India:

• West Bengal accounts for over 70% of India’s total jute production.

• Andhra Pradesh is the second-largest producer of jute in India.

• Assam and Bihar are among the top five jute-producing states in India.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: b)

West Bengal produces over 70% of India’s total jute production, making statement 1 correct. Bihar, not Andhra Pradesh, is the second-largest producer of jute, so statement 2 is incorrect. Assam and Bihar are indeed among the top five jute-producing states, making statement 3 correct.

Solution: b)

• Question 2 of 10 2. Question 1 points Consider the following statements regarding Amplitude Modulation (AM): AM provides better sound quality than Frequency Modulation (FM). AM changes the frequency of the carrier wave to encode signals. AM is widely used for Wi-Fi and digital transmissions. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? a) 1 only b) 2 only c) 3 only d) None of the above Correct Solution: d) Signal modulation involves adjusting wave properties—amplitude (AM), frequency (FM), or phase (PM)—to carry information. AM (Amplitude Modulation) changes the wave height to encode signals, while FM (Frequency Modulation) alters the wave’s frequency. PM (Phase Modulation) shifts the wave’s phase for clear digital transmissions like Wi-Fi,being less affected by interference. FM offers better sound quality than AM, but its range is shorter. However, as technology advances, digital broadcasting is replacing analog due to its efficiency and resistance to interference. Incorrect Solution: d) Signal modulation involves adjusting wave properties—amplitude (AM), frequency (FM), or phase (PM)—to carry information. AM (Amplitude Modulation) changes the wave height to encode signals, while FM (Frequency Modulation) alters the wave’s frequency. PM (Phase Modulation) shifts the wave’s phase for clear digital transmissions like Wi-Fi,being less affected by interference. FM offers better sound quality than AM, but its range is shorter. However, as technology advances, digital broadcasting is replacing analog due to its efficiency and resistance to interference.

#### 2. Question

Consider the following statements regarding Amplitude Modulation (AM):

• AM provides better sound quality than Frequency Modulation (FM).

• AM changes the frequency of the carrier wave to encode signals.

• AM is widely used for Wi-Fi and digital transmissions.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• d) None of the above

Solution: d)

• Signal modulation involves adjusting wave properties—amplitude (AM), frequency (FM), or phase (PM)—to carry information.

• AM (Amplitude Modulation) changes the wave height to encode signals, while FM (Frequency Modulation) alters the wave’s frequency.

• PM (Phase Modulation) shifts the wave’s phase for clear digital transmissions like Wi-Fi,being less affected by interference.

• FM offers better sound quality than AM, but its range is shorter.

However, as technology advances, digital broadcasting is replacing analog due to its efficiency and resistance to interference.

Solution: d)

• Signal modulation involves adjusting wave properties—amplitude (AM), frequency (FM), or phase (PM)—to carry information.

• AM (Amplitude Modulation) changes the wave height to encode signals, while FM (Frequency Modulation) alters the wave’s frequency.

• PM (Phase Modulation) shifts the wave’s phase for clear digital transmissions like Wi-Fi,being less affected by interference.

• FM offers better sound quality than AM, but its range is shorter.

However, as technology advances, digital broadcasting is replacing analog due to its efficiency and resistance to interference.

• Question 3 of 10 3. Question 1 points Which of the following regions showed the most advancement in cybersecurity according to the Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI) 2024? a) Africa b) Europe c) North America d) Asia Correct Solution: a) The Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI) 2024 highlights that all regions have improved in cybersecurity since 2021, with Africa showing the most significant advancement. This demonstrates the region’s increased commitment to strengthening its cybersecurity infrastructure across various pillars, including legal, technical, and organizational aspects. Incorrect Solution: a) The Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI) 2024 highlights that all regions have improved in cybersecurity since 2021, with Africa showing the most significant advancement. This demonstrates the region’s increased commitment to strengthening its cybersecurity infrastructure across various pillars, including legal, technical, and organizational aspects.

#### 3. Question

Which of the following regions showed the most advancement in cybersecurity according to the Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI) 2024?

• c) North America

Solution: a)

The Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI) 2024 highlights that all regions have improved in cybersecurity since 2021, with Africa showing the most significant advancement. This demonstrates the region’s increased commitment to strengthening its cybersecurity infrastructure across various pillars, including legal, technical, and organizational aspects.

Solution: a)

• Question 4 of 10 4. Question 1 points Consider the following statements regarding the “Integrated Ocean Energy Atlas”: The atlas focuses only on wave and tidal energy resources. It was launched by the Ministry of Renewable Energy. The atlas provides real-time data on ocean energy resources. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? a) 1 only b) 2 only c) 3 only d) None of the above Correct Solution: d) All statements are incorrect. The “Integrated Ocean Energy Atlas” includes a variety of marine energy resources such as solar, wind, waves, tides, ocean currents, and thermal gradients, making statement 1 incorrect. It was launched by the Ministry of Earth Sciences, not the Ministry of Renewable Energy, making statement 2 incorrect. The atlas provides annual, monthly, and daily estimates of energy resources, but not real-time data, making statement 3 incorrect. Incorrect Solution: d) All statements are incorrect. The “Integrated Ocean Energy Atlas” includes a variety of marine energy resources such as solar, wind, waves, tides, ocean currents, and thermal gradients, making statement 1 incorrect. It was launched by the Ministry of Earth Sciences, not the Ministry of Renewable Energy, making statement 2 incorrect. The atlas provides annual, monthly, and daily estimates of energy resources, but not real-time data, making statement 3 incorrect.

#### 4. Question

Consider the following statements regarding the “Integrated Ocean Energy Atlas”:

• The atlas focuses only on wave and tidal energy resources.

• It was launched by the Ministry of Renewable Energy.

• The atlas provides real-time data on ocean energy resources.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• d) None of the above

Solution: d)

All statements are incorrect. The “Integrated Ocean Energy Atlas” includes a variety of marine energy resources such as solar, wind, waves, tides, ocean currents, and thermal gradients, making statement 1 incorrect. It was launched by the Ministry of Earth Sciences, not the Ministry of Renewable Energy, making statement 2 incorrect. The atlas provides annual, monthly, and daily estimates of energy resources, but not real-time data, making statement 3 incorrect.

Solution: d)

• Question 5 of 10 5. Question 1 points The “Shabd” website, launched by CSTT in 2024, primarily focuses on which of the following areas? a) Legal glossaries b) Military terminologies c) Scientific and technical glossaries d) Historical records Correct Solution: c) The Commission for Scientific and Technical Terminology (CSTT) playsa crucial role in standardizing scientific and technical terminology in Indian languages. Established in 1961, it aligns with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020by promoting technical education, including engineering and medicine, in Indian languages. CSTT publishes bilingual, trilingual, and multilingual glossaries, dictionaries, and journals, such as ‘Vigyan Garima Sindhu’ and ‘Gyan Garima Sindhu’. The “Shabd” website, launched in March 2024, hosts 322 glossaries with over 18 million headwords across various disciplines like Humanities, Medical Sciences, Engineering, and Agriculture. The CSTT aims to accelerate its work using AI in the future to promote Indian languages and enhance accessibility. Incorrect Solution: c) The Commission for Scientific and Technical Terminology (CSTT) playsa crucial role in standardizing scientific and technical terminology in Indian languages. Established in 1961, it aligns with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020by promoting technical education, including engineering and medicine, in Indian languages. CSTT publishes bilingual, trilingual, and multilingual glossaries, dictionaries, and journals, such as ‘Vigyan Garima Sindhu’ and ‘Gyan Garima Sindhu’. The “Shabd” website, launched in March 2024, hosts 322 glossaries with over 18 million headwords across various disciplines like Humanities, Medical Sciences, Engineering, and Agriculture. The CSTT aims to accelerate its work using AI in the future to promote Indian languages and enhance accessibility.

#### 5. Question

The “Shabd” website, launched by CSTT in 2024, primarily focuses on which of the following areas?

• a) Legal glossaries

• b) Military terminologies

• c) Scientific and technical glossaries

• d) Historical records

Solution: c)

• The Commission for Scientific and Technical Terminology (CSTT) playsa crucial role in standardizing scientific and technical terminology in Indian languages.

• Established in 1961, it aligns with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020by promoting technical education, including engineering and medicine, in Indian languages.

• CSTT publishes bilingual, trilingual, and multilingual glossaries, dictionaries, and journals, such as ‘Vigyan Garima Sindhu’ and ‘Gyan Garima Sindhu’.

• The “Shabd” website, launched in March 2024, hosts 322 glossaries with over 18 million headwords across various disciplines like Humanities, Medical Sciences, Engineering, and Agriculture.

• The CSTT aims to accelerate its work using AI in the future to promote Indian languages and enhance accessibility.

Solution: c)

• The Commission for Scientific and Technical Terminology (CSTT) playsa crucial role in standardizing scientific and technical terminology in Indian languages.

• Established in 1961, it aligns with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020by promoting technical education, including engineering and medicine, in Indian languages.

• CSTT publishes bilingual, trilingual, and multilingual glossaries, dictionaries, and journals, such as ‘Vigyan Garima Sindhu’ and ‘Gyan Garima Sindhu’.

• The CSTT aims to accelerate its work using AI in the future to promote Indian languages and enhance accessibility.

• Question 6 of 10 6. Question 1 points Which of the following best describes the Irula tribe? a) A Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) b) An urbanized community in southern India c) A nomadic pastoralist tribe from the Himalayas d) A coastal fishing community in western India Correct Solution: a) The Irula tribe is classified as a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) in Tamil Nadu. They are one of the oldest tribal communities in India and are known for their unique traditions and contributions to snake venom extraction, which is crucial for the production of anti-snake venom in the country. Incorrect Solution: a) The Irula tribe is classified as a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) in Tamil Nadu. They are one of the oldest tribal communities in India and are known for their unique traditions and contributions to snake venom extraction, which is crucial for the production of anti-snake venom in the country.

#### 6. Question

Which of the following best describes the Irula tribe?

• a) A Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG)

• b) An urbanized community in southern India

• c) A nomadic pastoralist tribe from the Himalayas

• d) A coastal fishing community in western India

Solution: a)

The Irula tribe is classified as a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) in Tamil Nadu. They are one of the oldest tribal communities in India and are known for their unique traditions and contributions to snake venom extraction, which is crucial for the production of anti-snake venom in the country.

Solution: a)

• Question 7 of 10 7. Question 1 points Consider the following statements about the World Health Organization’s (WHO) MVA-BN vaccine: The MVA-BN vaccine is the first vaccine approved to combat mpox. The vaccine shows 99% effectiveness with two doses. The vaccine can be stored at 2-8°C for up to eight weeks. How many of the above statements is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: b) The WHO prequalified the MVA-BN vaccine as the first approved vaccine to combat mpox, making statement 1 correct. The vaccine can be stored at 2-8°C for up to eight weeks, making statement 3 correct. However, the vaccine shows 82% effectiveness with two doses, not 90%, making statement 2 incorrect. Incorrect Solution: b) The WHO prequalified the MVA-BN vaccine as the first approved vaccine to combat mpox, making statement 1 correct. The vaccine can be stored at 2-8°C for up to eight weeks, making statement 3 correct. However, the vaccine shows 82% effectiveness with two doses, not 90%, making statement 2 incorrect.

#### 7. Question

Consider the following statements about the World Health Organization’s (WHO) MVA-BN vaccine:

• The MVA-BN vaccine is the first vaccine approved to combat mpox.

• The vaccine shows 99% effectiveness with two doses.

• The vaccine can be stored at 2-8°C for up to eight weeks.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: b)

The WHO prequalified the MVA-BN vaccine as the first approved vaccine to combat mpox, making statement 1 correct. The vaccine can be stored at 2-8°C for up to eight weeks, making statement 3 correct. However, the vaccine shows 82% effectiveness with two doses, not 90%, making statement 2 incorrect.

Solution: b)

• Question 8 of 10 8. Question 1 points Consider the following statements about the contributions of Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya: He developed automatic gates to regulate the flow of water in reservoirs. He was responsible for designing the Bhakra Nangal Dam in Punjab. He contributed to solving water supply issues in the city of Sukkur, now in Pakistan. Which of the statements given above are correct? a) 1 and 2 b) 2 and 3 c) 1 and 3 d) 1 only Correct Solution: c) Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya invented automatic gates to regulate the flow of water in reservoirs, and he also played a crucial role in solving the water supply problem in Sukkur, a city on the banks of the Indus River, now in Pakistan. However, he did not design the Bhakra Nangal Dam in Punjab, which makes statement 2 incorrect. Incorrect Solution: c) Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya invented automatic gates to regulate the flow of water in reservoirs, and he also played a crucial role in solving the water supply problem in Sukkur, a city on the banks of the Indus River, now in Pakistan. However, he did not design the Bhakra Nangal Dam in Punjab, which makes statement 2 incorrect.

#### 8. Question

Consider the following statements about the contributions of Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya:

• He developed automatic gates to regulate the flow of water in reservoirs.

• He was responsible for designing the Bhakra Nangal Dam in Punjab.

• He contributed to solving water supply issues in the city of Sukkur, now in Pakistan.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

• a) 1 and 2

• b) 2 and 3

• c) 1 and 3

Solution: c)

Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya invented automatic gates to regulate the flow of water in reservoirs, and he also played a crucial role in solving the water supply problem in Sukkur, a city on the banks of the Indus River, now in Pakistan. However, he did not design the Bhakra Nangal Dam in Punjab, which makes statement 2 incorrect.

Solution: c)

• Question 9 of 10 9. Question 1 points Consider the following statements regarding Typhoon Yagi: Typhoon Yagi is considered Asia’s strongest cyclone of 2024. Operation Sadbhav was launched to provide humanitarian assistance to Southeast Asia following Typhoon Yagi. Which of the above statements is/are incorrect? a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2 Correct Solution: d) India has launched *Operation Sadbhav*to provide humanitarian assistance to Laos, Myanmar, and Vietnam, all severely affected by flooding from Typhoon Yagi. Under this mission, India has committed $1 million in aid to Vietnam and $100,000 to Laos. The Indian Navy and Air Forceare actively deploying ships and aircraft to deliver relief, including food, clothing, medicines, and water purification items. India’s Act East Policysupports its rapid response, reinforcing solidarity with ASEAN nations. Typhoon Yagi, Asia’s strongest cyclone in 2024, has displaced millions and caused widespread devastation across Southeast Asia. Incorrect Solution: d) India has launched *Operation Sadbhav*to provide humanitarian assistance to Laos, Myanmar, and Vietnam, all severely affected by flooding from Typhoon Yagi. Under this mission, India has committed $1 million in aid to Vietnam and $100,000 to Laos. The Indian Navy and Air Forceare actively deploying ships and aircraft to deliver relief, including food, clothing, medicines, and water purification items. India’s Act East Policysupports its rapid response, reinforcing solidarity with ASEAN nations. Typhoon Yagi, Asia’s strongest cyclone in 2024, has displaced millions and caused widespread devastation across Southeast Asia.

#### 9. Question

Consider the following statements regarding Typhoon Yagi:

• Typhoon Yagi is considered Asia’s strongest cyclone of 2024.

• Operation Sadbhav was launched to provide humanitarian assistance to Southeast Asia following Typhoon Yagi.

Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?

• c) Both 1 and 2

• d) Neither 1 nor 2

Solution: d)

• India has launched *Operation Sadbhav*to provide humanitarian assistance to Laos, Myanmar, and Vietnam, all severely affected by flooding from Typhoon Yagi.

• Under this mission, India has committed $1 million in aid to Vietnam and $100,000 to Laos.

• The Indian Navy and Air Forceare actively deploying ships and aircraft to deliver relief, including food, clothing, medicines, and water purification items.

• India’s Act East Policysupports its rapid response, reinforcing solidarity with ASEAN nations.

Typhoon Yagi, Asia’s strongest cyclone in 2024, has displaced millions and caused widespread devastation across Southeast Asia.

Solution: d)

• India has launched *Operation Sadbhav*to provide humanitarian assistance to Laos, Myanmar, and Vietnam, all severely affected by flooding from Typhoon Yagi.

• Under this mission, India has committed $1 million in aid to Vietnam and $100,000 to Laos.

• The Indian Navy and Air Forceare actively deploying ships and aircraft to deliver relief, including food, clothing, medicines, and water purification items.

• India’s Act East Policysupports its rapid response, reinforcing solidarity with ASEAN nations.

Typhoon Yagi, Asia’s strongest cyclone in 2024, has displaced millions and caused widespread devastation across Southeast Asia.

• Question 10 of 10 10. Question 1 points Consider the following statements regarding the “Global AI Ethics and Governance Observatory”: The observatory solely focuses on AI research in the private sector. It aims to promote ethical AI governance for policymakers, academics, and private enterprises. The observatory does not provide any resources for AI development. Which of the statements given above are correct? a) 1 and 2 only b) 2 only c) 2 and 3 only d) 1 and 3 Correct Solution: b) The Global AI Ethics and Governance Observatory serves policymakers, academics, and private enterprises by promoting ethical AI governance, making statement 2 correct. Statement 1 is incorrect as it does not solely focus on the private sector but aims for comprehensive AI governance across sectors. Statement 3 is also incorrect, as the observatory provides resources to address challenges in AI governance and supports responsible AI development. Incorrect Solution: b) The Global AI Ethics and Governance Observatory serves policymakers, academics, and private enterprises by promoting ethical AI governance, making statement 2 correct. Statement 1 is incorrect as it does not solely focus on the private sector but aims for comprehensive AI governance across sectors. Statement 3 is also incorrect, as the observatory provides resources to address challenges in AI governance and supports responsible AI development.

#### 10. Question

Consider the following statements regarding the “Global AI Ethics and Governance Observatory”:

• The observatory solely focuses on AI research in the private sector.

• It aims to promote ethical AI governance for policymakers, academics, and private enterprises.

• The observatory does not provide any resources for AI development.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

• a) 1 and 2 only

• c) 2 and 3 only

• d) 1 and 3

Solution: b)

The Global AI Ethics and Governance Observatory serves policymakers, academics, and private enterprises by promoting ethical AI governance, making statement 2 correct.

Statement 1 is incorrect as it does not solely focus on the private sector but aims for comprehensive AI governance across sectors.

Statement 3 is also incorrect, as the observatory provides resources to address challenges in AI governance and supports responsible AI development.

Solution: b)

The Global AI Ethics and Governance Observatory serves policymakers, academics, and private enterprises by promoting ethical AI governance, making statement 2 correct.

Statement 1 is incorrect as it does not solely focus on the private sector but aims for comprehensive AI governance across sectors.

Statement 3 is also incorrect, as the observatory provides resources to address challenges in AI governance and supports responsible AI development.

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