UPSC Current Affairs Quiz : 19 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 the Karam Tree (Adina cordifolia): The Karam tree is an evergreen species found across the world. The tree plays a significant cultural role in the Karam festival, symbolizing vitality and strength. It is native to the Indian subcontinent, particularly found in India, Nepal, and Bangladesh. How many of the above statements is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: b) Statement 1 is incorrect as the Karam tree is deciduous, not evergreen. Statement 2 is correct, as the tree symbolizes vitality and strength in the Karam festival. Statement 3 is also correct, as it is native to the Indian subcontinent. Incorrect Solution: b) Statement 1 is incorrect as the Karam tree is deciduous, not evergreen. Statement 2 is correct, as the tree symbolizes vitality and strength in the Karam festival. Statement 3 is also correct, as it is native to the Indian subcontinent.

#### 1. Question

Consider the following statements about the Karam Tree (Adina cordifolia):

• The Karam tree is an evergreen species found across the world.

• The tree plays a significant cultural role in the Karam festival, symbolizing vitality and strength.

• It is native to the Indian subcontinent, particularly found in India, Nepal, and Bangladesh.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: b)

Statement 1 is incorrect as the Karam tree is deciduous, not evergreen.

Statement 2 is correct, as the tree symbolizes vitality and strength in the Karam festival. Statement 3 is also correct, as it is native to the Indian subcontinent.

Solution: b)

Statement 1 is incorrect as the Karam tree is deciduous, not evergreen.

Statement 2 is correct, as the tree symbolizes vitality and strength in the Karam festival. Statement 3 is also correct, as it is native to the Indian subcontinent.

• Question 2 of 10 2. Question 1 points The ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) was designated as a Centre of Excellence for which of the following? a) Seaweed cultivation b) Marine biodiversity conservation c) Coral reef restoration d) Sustainable fishing techniques Correct Solution: a) The ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) was designated as a Centre of Excellence for seaweed cultivation by the Department of Fisheries. The focus is on improving cultivation techniques, creating a seed bank for indigenous species, and assessing the environmental impacts of seaweed cultivation. Incorrect Solution: a) The ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) was designated as a Centre of Excellence for seaweed cultivation by the Department of Fisheries. The focus is on improving cultivation techniques, creating a seed bank for indigenous species, and assessing the environmental impacts of seaweed cultivation.

#### 2. Question

The ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) was designated as a Centre of Excellence for which of the following?

• a) Seaweed cultivation

• b) Marine biodiversity conservation

• c) Coral reef restoration

• d) Sustainable fishing techniques

Solution: a)

The ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) was designated as a Centre of Excellence for seaweed cultivation by the Department of Fisheries. The focus is on improving cultivation techniques, creating a seed bank for indigenous species, and assessing the environmental impacts of seaweed cultivation.

Solution: a)

• Question 3 of 10 3. Question 1 points Which of the following best explains the significance of Quantum Natural Language Processing (QNLP)? a) It improves syntax and semantics in language models while reducing energy consumption. b) It enhances the ability to store vast amounts of data. c) It primarily focuses on improving image recognition. d) It increases the parameters required for natural language processing. Correct Solution: a) Quantum computing has the potential to significantly enhance large language models (LLMs)by addressing their key limitations, such as high energy consumption, hallucinations (factually incorrect outputs), and struggles with syntax. LLMs, though powerful, are energy-intensive and can produce erroneous results due to limitations in pre-training. Quantum Natural Language Processing (QNLP)offers a solution, as it requires fewer parameters and consumes less energy while improving understanding of both syntax and semantics. Additionally, Quantum Generative AI (QGen-AI) models can enhance time-series forecasting, allowing for more accurate predictions with fewer computational resources. Incorrect Solution: a) Quantum computing has the potential to significantly enhance large language models (LLMs)by addressing their key limitations, such as high energy consumption, hallucinations (factually incorrect outputs), and struggles with syntax. LLMs, though powerful, are energy-intensive and can produce erroneous results due to limitations in pre-training. Quantum Natural Language Processing (QNLP)offers a solution, as it requires fewer parameters and consumes less energy while improving understanding of both syntax and semantics. Additionally, Quantum Generative AI (QGen-AI) models can enhance time-series forecasting, allowing for more accurate predictions with fewer computational resources.

#### 3. Question

Which of the following best explains the significance of Quantum Natural Language Processing (QNLP)?

• a) It improves syntax and semantics in language models while reducing energy consumption.

• b) It enhances the ability to store vast amounts of data.

• c) It primarily focuses on improving image recognition.

• d) It increases the parameters required for natural language processing.

Solution: a)

• Quantum computing has the potential to significantly enhance large language models (LLMs)by addressing their key limitations, such as high energy consumption, hallucinations (factually incorrect outputs), and struggles with syntax.

• LLMs, though powerful, are energy-intensive and can produce erroneous results due to limitations in pre-training.

• Quantum Natural Language Processing (QNLP)offers a solution, as it requires fewer parameters and consumes less energy while improving understanding of both syntax and semantics.

Additionally, Quantum Generative AI (QGen-AI) models can enhance time-series forecasting, allowing for more accurate predictions with fewer computational resources.

Solution: a)

• LLMs, though powerful, are energy-intensive and can produce erroneous results due to limitations in pre-training.

• Quantum Natural Language Processing (QNLP)offers a solution, as it requires fewer parameters and consumes less energy while improving understanding of both syntax and semantics.

Additionally, Quantum Generative AI (QGen-AI) models can enhance time-series forecasting, allowing for more accurate predictions with fewer computational resources.

• Question 4 of 10 4. Question 1 points In the context of pagers, which of the following statements is correct? a) Pagers actively transmit signals like mobile phones. b) Pagers are easy to track because they constantly transmit signals. c) Pagers work by receiving short messages via radio waves. d) None of the above Correct Solution: c) A pager, or “beeper,” is a portable communication device used to receive short messages via radio frequency. While largely replaced by mobile phones in the 1990s, Hezbollah still uses pagers for low-tech communication to evade Israeli tracking. How does it work? Pagers work by receiving short messages sent via radio waves. When a message is transmitted, the pager alerts the user, who can then respond using a nearby phone. Since pagers don’t actively transmit signals like mobile phones, they are harder to track. Incorrect Solution: c) A pager, or “beeper,” is a portable communication device used to receive short messages via radio frequency. While largely replaced by mobile phones in the 1990s, Hezbollah still uses pagers for low-tech communication to evade Israeli tracking. How does it work? Pagers work by receiving short messages sent via radio waves. When a message is transmitted, the pager alerts the user, who can then respond using a nearby phone. Since pagers don’t actively transmit signals like mobile phones, they are harder to track.

#### 4. Question

In the context of pagers, which of the following statements is correct?

• a) Pagers actively transmit signals like mobile phones.

• b) Pagers are easy to track because they constantly transmit signals.

• c) Pagers work by receiving short messages via radio waves.

• d) None of the above

Solution: c)

A pager, or “beeper,” is a portable communication device used to receive short messages via radio frequency. While largely replaced by mobile phones in the 1990s, Hezbollah still uses pagers for low-tech communication to evade Israeli tracking.

How does it work?

Pagers work by receiving short messages sent via radio waves. When a message is transmitted, the pager alerts the user, who can then respond using a nearby phone. Since pagers don’t actively transmit signals like mobile phones, they are harder to track.

Solution: c)

How does it work?

• Question 5 of 10 5. Question 1 points The Karam festival is primarily celebrated by which of the following tribal groups? a) Bhil b) Santhal c) Gond d) Khasi Correct Solution: b) The Karam festival is celebrated by tribal groups like the Munda, Oraon, Ho, and Santhal across regions such as Jharkhand, West Bengal, Bihar, and Odisha. The festival honors the Karam Devta, symbolizing strength, youth, and vitality. Incorrect Solution: b) The Karam festival is celebrated by tribal groups like the Munda, Oraon, Ho, and Santhal across regions such as Jharkhand, West Bengal, Bihar, and Odisha. The festival honors the Karam Devta, symbolizing strength, youth, and vitality.

#### 5. Question

The Karam festival is primarily celebrated by which of the following tribal groups?

• b) Santhal

Solution: b)

The Karam festival is celebrated by tribal groups like the Munda, Oraon, Ho, and Santhal across regions such as Jharkhand, West Bengal, Bihar, and Odisha. The festival honors the Karam Devta, symbolizing strength, youth, and vitality.

Solution: b)

• Question 6 of 10 6. Question 1 points Consider the following statements about Quantum Computing: Quantum computers use bits like classical computers. Qubits in quantum computers can exist in superposition, representing both 0 and 1. Quantum computing relies on classical algorithms for problem-solving. Which of the above statements are correct? a) 1 and 2 only a) 1 and 2 only c) 2 only d) 1 and 3 only Correct Solution: c) Quantum computingis an advanced field of computing that uses the principles of quantum mechanics to process information. Unlike classical computers, which use bits as the basic unit of information (represented as 0 or 1), quantum computers use quantum bits or qubits, which can exist in a superposition of both 0 and 1 simultaneously. This allows quantum computers to solve certain complex problems much faster than classical computers. Statement 2 is correct: qubits in quantum computers can exist in superposition, representing both 0 and 1 simultaneously. Statement 1 is incorrect because quantum computers use qubits, not bits. Statement 3 is incorrect because quantum computing relies on quantum algorithms, not classical algorithms. Incorrect Solution: c) Quantum computingis an advanced field of computing that uses the principles of quantum mechanics to process information. Unlike classical computers, which use bits as the basic unit of information (represented as 0 or 1), quantum computers use quantum bits or qubits, which can exist in a superposition of both 0 and 1 simultaneously. This allows quantum computers to solve certain complex problems much faster than classical computers. Statement 2 is correct: qubits in quantum computers can exist in superposition, representing both 0 and 1 simultaneously. Statement 1 is incorrect because quantum computers use qubits, not bits. Statement 3 is incorrect because quantum computing relies on quantum algorithms, not classical algorithms.

#### 6. Question

Consider the following statements about Quantum Computing:

• Quantum computers use bits like classical computers.

• Qubits in quantum computers can exist in superposition, representing both 0 and 1.

• Quantum computing relies on classical algorithms for problem-solving.

Which of the above statements are correct?

• a) 1 and 2 only

• d) 1 and 3 only

Solution: c)

• Quantum computingis an advanced field of computing that uses the principles of quantum mechanics to process information.

• Unlike classical computers, which use bits as the basic unit of information (represented as 0 or 1), quantum computers use quantum bits or qubits, which can exist in a superposition of both 0 and 1 simultaneously.

• This allows quantum computers to solve certain complex problems much faster than classical computers.

Statement 2 is correct: qubits in quantum computers can exist in superposition, representing both 0 and 1 simultaneously.

Statement 1 is incorrect because quantum computers use qubits, not bits.

Statement 3 is incorrect because quantum computing relies on quantum algorithms, not classical algorithms.

Solution: c)

• Quantum computingis an advanced field of computing that uses the principles of quantum mechanics to process information.

• This allows quantum computers to solve certain complex problems much faster than classical computers.

Statement 2 is correct: qubits in quantum computers can exist in superposition, representing both 0 and 1 simultaneously.

Statement 1 is incorrect because quantum computers use qubits, not bits.

Statement 3 is incorrect because quantum computing relies on quantum algorithms, not classical algorithms.

• Question 7 of 10 7. Question 1 points Which of the following is not one of the major themes of India’s National Quantum Mission (NQM)? a) Quantum Computing b) Quantum Material and Devices c) Quantum Sensing and Metrology d) Quantum Blockchain Systems Correct Solution: d) The National Quantum Mission (NQM) focuses on Quantum Computing, Quantum Communication, Quantum Sensing and Metrology, and Quantum Materials and Devices. There is no mention of Quantum Blockchain Systems as one of the major themes. Incorrect Solution: d) The National Quantum Mission (NQM) focuses on Quantum Computing, Quantum Communication, Quantum Sensing and Metrology, and Quantum Materials and Devices. There is no mention of Quantum Blockchain Systems as one of the major themes.

#### 7. Question

Which of the following is not one of the major themes of India’s National Quantum Mission (NQM)?

• a) Quantum Computing

• b) Quantum Material and Devices

• c) Quantum Sensing and Metrology

• d) Quantum Blockchain Systems

Solution: d)

The National Quantum Mission (NQM) focuses on Quantum Computing, Quantum Communication, Quantum Sensing and Metrology, and Quantum Materials and Devices. There is no mention of Quantum Blockchain Systems as one of the major themes.

Solution: d)

• Question 8 of 10 8. Question 1 points Consider the following statements regarding the National Quantum Mission (NQM) in India: The mission involves the development of secure satellite-based communication systems with Quantum Key Distribution (QKD). The mission is a collaborative effort involving the Department of Science & Technology, ISRO, and DRDO. The mission’s primary aim is to make India one of the top three leading nations in quantum technologies globally. How many of the above statements is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: b) Statement 1 is correct as the mission includes Quantum Communication involving secure satellite-based communication using Quantum Key Distribution (QKD). Statement 2 is also correct because the mission involves key agencies like the Department of Science & Technology, DRDO, ISRO, and others. Statement 3 is incorrect because the mission aims to make India among the top six leading nations, not the top three. Incorrect Solution: b) Statement 1 is correct as the mission includes Quantum Communication involving secure satellite-based communication using Quantum Key Distribution (QKD). Statement 2 is also correct because the mission involves key agencies like the Department of Science & Technology, DRDO, ISRO, and others. Statement 3 is incorrect because the mission aims to make India among the top six leading nations, not the top three.

#### 8. Question

Consider the following statements regarding the National Quantum Mission (NQM) in India:

• The mission involves the development of secure satellite-based communication systems with Quantum Key Distribution (QKD).

• The mission is a collaborative effort involving the Department of Science & Technology, ISRO, and DRDO.

• The mission’s primary aim is to make India one of the top three leading nations in quantum technologies globally.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: b)

Statement 1 is correct as the mission includes Quantum Communication involving secure satellite-based communication using Quantum Key Distribution (QKD).

Statement 2 is also correct because the mission involves key agencies like the Department of Science & Technology, DRDO, ISRO, and others.

Statement 3 is incorrect because the mission aims to make India among the top six leading nations, not the top three.

Solution: b)

Statement 1 is correct as the mission includes Quantum Communication involving secure satellite-based communication using Quantum Key Distribution (QKD).

Statement 2 is also correct because the mission involves key agencies like the Department of Science & Technology, DRDO, ISRO, and others.

Statement 3 is incorrect because the mission aims to make India among the top six leading nations, not the top three.

• Question 9 of 10 9. Question 1 points Consider the following statements regarding Seaweed: Seaweed only grows in freshwater ecosystems. Seaweed has no industrial applications. Seaweed plays a minor role in marine ecosystems. Which of the above statements are correct? a) 1 only b) 2 only c) 3 only d) None of the above Correct Solution: d) Statement 1 is incorrect because seaweed grows primarily in marine (saltwater) ecosystems, though some species may inhabit brackish or freshwater environments. Statement 2 is incorrect because seaweed has significant applications in agriculture (fertilizers), industry (biofuels), and cuisine (nori, kelp). Statement 3 is incorrect as seaweed plays a crucial role in marine ecosystems by providing habitat, oxygen, and acting as a carbon sink. Incorrect Solution: d) Statement 1 is incorrect because seaweed grows primarily in marine (saltwater) ecosystems, though some species may inhabit brackish or freshwater environments. Statement 2 is incorrect because seaweed has significant applications in agriculture (fertilizers), industry (biofuels), and cuisine (nori, kelp). Statement 3 is incorrect as seaweed plays a crucial role in marine ecosystems by providing habitat, oxygen, and acting as a carbon sink.

#### 9. Question

Consider the following statements regarding Seaweed:

• Seaweed only grows in freshwater ecosystems.

• Seaweed has no industrial applications.

• Seaweed plays a minor role in marine ecosystems.

Which of the above statements are correct?

• d) None of the above

Solution: d)

Statement 1 is incorrect because seaweed grows primarily in marine (saltwater) ecosystems, though some species may inhabit brackish or freshwater environments.

Statement 2 is incorrect because seaweed has significant applications in agriculture (fertilizers), industry (biofuels), and cuisine (nori, kelp).

Statement 3 is incorrect as seaweed plays a crucial role in marine ecosystems by providing habitat, oxygen, and acting as a carbon sink.

Solution: d)

Statement 1 is incorrect because seaweed grows primarily in marine (saltwater) ecosystems, though some species may inhabit brackish or freshwater environments.

Statement 2 is incorrect because seaweed has significant applications in agriculture (fertilizers), industry (biofuels), and cuisine (nori, kelp).

Statement 3 is incorrect as seaweed plays a crucial role in marine ecosystems by providing habitat, oxygen, and acting as a carbon sink.

• Question 10 of 10 10. Question 1 points Consider the following statements regarding the Battery Waste Management (BWM) Rules, 2022: The BWM Rules, 2022 were issued by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE). Producers are responsible only for the manufacturing stage of the battery lifecycle under Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR). Environmental compensation is imposed for failing to meet recycling targets under these rules. Which of the above statements is/are correct? a) 1 only b) 2 only c) 3 only d) None of the above Correct Solution: c) Statement 1 is incorrect because the Battery Waste Management (BWM) Rules, 2022 were issued by the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change (MoEFCC), not the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. Statement 2 is incorrect because under Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), producers are responsible for the entire lifecycle of batteries, including post-consumer waste management. Statement 3 is correct as environmental compensation is imposed for failing to meet recycling targets under these rules. Incorrect Solution: c) Statement 1 is incorrect because the Battery Waste Management (BWM) Rules, 2022 were issued by the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change (MoEFCC), not the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. Statement 2 is incorrect because under Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), producers are responsible for the entire lifecycle of batteries, including post-consumer waste management. Statement 3 is correct as environmental compensation is imposed for failing to meet recycling targets under these rules.

#### 10. Question

Consider the following statements regarding the Battery Waste Management (BWM) Rules, 2022:

• The BWM Rules, 2022 were issued by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE).

• Producers are responsible only for the manufacturing stage of the battery lifecycle under Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR).

• Environmental compensation is imposed for failing to meet recycling targets under these rules.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

• d) None of the above

Solution: c)

Statement 1 is incorrect because the Battery Waste Management (BWM) Rules, 2022 were issued by the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change (MoEFCC), not the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.

Statement 2 is incorrect because under Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), producers are responsible for the entire lifecycle of batteries, including post-consumer waste management.

Statement 3 is correct as environmental compensation is imposed for failing to meet recycling targets under these rules.

Solution: c)

Statement 2 is incorrect because under Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), producers are responsible for the entire lifecycle of batteries, including post-consumer waste management.

Statement 3 is correct as environmental compensation is imposed for failing to meet recycling targets under these rules.

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