UPSC Current Affairs Quiz : 2 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 The Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI) is a significant economic indicator for India. Consider the following statements: The ICI covers 40% of the weight in the Index of Industrial Production (IIP). It is released by the Reserve Bank of India. The base year for the ICI is 2011-12. Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: a) Statement 1 is correct as the Eight Core Industries contribute 40% of the weight in the Index of Industrial Production (IIP). Statement 2 is incorrect because the ICI is released by the Office of the Economic Adviser under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), not the Reserve Bank of India. Statement 3 is correct since the base year for the ICI is 2011-12. Incorrect Solution: a) Statement 1 is correct as the Eight Core Industries contribute 40% of the weight in the Index of Industrial Production (IIP). Statement 2 is incorrect because the ICI is released by the Office of the Economic Adviser under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), not the Reserve Bank of India. Statement 3 is correct since the base year for the ICI is 2011-12.

#### 1. Question

The Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI) is a significant economic indicator for India. Consider the following statements:

• The ICI covers 40% of the weight in the Index of Industrial Production (IIP).

• It is released by the Reserve Bank of India.

• The base year for the ICI is 2011-12.

Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: a)

Statement 1 is correct as the Eight Core Industries contribute 40% of the weight in the Index of Industrial Production (IIP).

Statement 2 is incorrect because the ICI is released by the Office of the Economic Adviser under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), not the Reserve Bank of India.

Statement 3 is correct since the base year for the ICI is 2011-12.

Solution: a)

Statement 1 is correct as the Eight Core Industries contribute 40% of the weight in the Index of Industrial Production (IIP).

Statement 3 is correct since the base year for the ICI is 2011-12.

• Question 2 of 10 2. Question 1 points Regarding thermobaric weapons, consider the following statements: They use the atmosphere’s oxygen to fuel the explosion, creating a powerful blast. These weapons are specifically banned under the Hague Conventions. They are most effective in open fields with large target areas. How many of the above statements is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: a) Statement 1 is correct. Thermobaric weapons use the oxygen from the atmosphere to fuel an explosion, resulting in a high-temperature blast. However, statement 2 is incorrect, as thermobaric weapons are not specifically banned under the Hague Conventions, although targeting civilians could violate humanitarian laws. Statement 3 is incorrect because thermobaric weapons are most effective in enclosed spaces like buildings or tunnels, where the pressure wave can have a devastating effect. Incorrect Solution: a) Statement 1 is correct. Thermobaric weapons use the oxygen from the atmosphere to fuel an explosion, resulting in a high-temperature blast. However, statement 2 is incorrect, as thermobaric weapons are not specifically banned under the Hague Conventions, although targeting civilians could violate humanitarian laws. Statement 3 is incorrect because thermobaric weapons are most effective in enclosed spaces like buildings or tunnels, where the pressure wave can have a devastating effect.

#### 2. Question

Regarding thermobaric weapons, consider the following statements:

• They use the atmosphere’s oxygen to fuel the explosion, creating a powerful blast.

• These weapons are specifically banned under the Hague Conventions.

• They are most effective in open fields with large target areas.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: a)

Statement 1 is correct. Thermobaric weapons use the oxygen from the atmosphere to fuel an explosion, resulting in a high-temperature blast.

However, statement 2 is incorrect, as thermobaric weapons are not specifically banned under the Hague Conventions, although targeting civilians could violate humanitarian laws.

Statement 3 is incorrect because thermobaric weapons are most effective in enclosed spaces like buildings or tunnels, where the pressure wave can have a devastating effect.

Solution: a)

Statement 1 is correct. Thermobaric weapons use the oxygen from the atmosphere to fuel an explosion, resulting in a high-temperature blast.

However, statement 2 is incorrect, as thermobaric weapons are not specifically banned under the Hague Conventions, although targeting civilians could violate humanitarian laws.

Statement 3 is incorrect because thermobaric weapons are most effective in enclosed spaces like buildings or tunnels, where the pressure wave can have a devastating effect.

• Question 3 of 10 3. Question 1 points Regarding the Marburg Virus Disease (MVD), which of the following statements is correct? a) It was first discovered in the Marburg region of Uganda. b) It is caused by a DNA virus transmitted through water. c) The African fruit bat is believed to be the natural reservoir for the virus. d) It has an effective treatment and vaccine available for prevention. Correct Solution: c) The Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) is caused by a zoonotic RNA virus from the Filoviridae family, similar to Ebola. It was first discovered in Marburg, Germany, in 1967, not in Uganda (statement a is incorrect). The African fruit bat (Rousettus aegyptiacus) is the natural reservoir of the virus (statement c is correct). No specific treatment or vaccine is available for MVD (statement d is incorrect). Incorrect Solution: c) The Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) is caused by a zoonotic RNA virus from the Filoviridae family, similar to Ebola. It was first discovered in Marburg, Germany, in 1967, not in Uganda (statement a is incorrect). The African fruit bat (Rousettus aegyptiacus) is the natural reservoir of the virus (statement c is correct). No specific treatment or vaccine is available for MVD (statement d is incorrect).

#### 3. Question

Regarding the Marburg Virus Disease (MVD), which of the following statements is correct?

• a) It was first discovered in the Marburg region of Uganda.

• b) It is caused by a DNA virus transmitted through water.

• c) The African fruit bat is believed to be the natural reservoir for the virus.

• d) It has an effective treatment and vaccine available for prevention.

Solution: c)

The Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) is caused by a zoonotic RNA virus from the Filoviridae family, similar to Ebola. It was first discovered in Marburg, Germany, in 1967, not in Uganda (statement a is incorrect).

The African fruit bat (Rousettus aegyptiacus) is the natural reservoir of the virus (statement c is correct).

No specific treatment or vaccine is available for MVD (statement d is incorrect).

Solution: c)

The African fruit bat (Rousettus aegyptiacus) is the natural reservoir of the virus (statement c is correct).

No specific treatment or vaccine is available for MVD (statement d is incorrect).

• Question 4 of 10 4. Question 1 points Consider the following statements about the Bagmati River: It originates in the Shivapuri Hills of Nepal. It flows through the Indian states of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. The river has cultural significance and is home to the Pashupatinath Temple. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: b) Statements 1 and 3 are correct. The Bagmati River originates in the Shivapuri Hills of Nepal and holds significant cultural value as it is home to the Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu. However, statement 2 is incorrect because the river only flows through Bihar in India, not Uttar Pradesh. Incorrect Solution: b) Statements 1 and 3 are correct. The Bagmati River originates in the Shivapuri Hills of Nepal and holds significant cultural value as it is home to the Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu. However, statement 2 is incorrect because the river only flows through Bihar in India, not Uttar Pradesh.

#### 4. Question

Consider the following statements about the Bagmati River:

• It originates in the Shivapuri Hills of Nepal.

• It flows through the Indian states of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh.

• The river has cultural significance and is home to the Pashupatinath Temple.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: b)

Statements 1 and 3 are correct. The Bagmati River originates in the Shivapuri Hills of Nepal and holds significant cultural value as it is home to the Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu.

However, statement 2 is incorrect because the river only flows through Bihar in India, not Uttar Pradesh.

Solution: b)

Statements 1 and 3 are correct. The Bagmati River originates in the Shivapuri Hills of Nepal and holds significant cultural value as it is home to the Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu.

However, statement 2 is incorrect because the river only flows through Bihar in India, not Uttar Pradesh.

• Question 5 of 10 5. Question 1 points Regarding the Marburg Virus Disease (MVD), consider the following statements: It is caused by a zoonotic RNA virus from the Filoviridae family, similar to the Ebola virus. Human-to-human transmission occurs only through respiratory droplets. The case fatality rate of the disease can vary between 24% to 88%. 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 MVD is caused by a zoonotic RNA virus from the Filoviridae family, similar to Ebola. Statement 2 is incorrect because human-to-human transmission occurs primarily through contact with blood, bodily fluids, and not just respiratory droplets. Statement 3 is correct, as the case fatality rate varies between 24% to 88%, depending on the outbreak. Incorrect Solution: b) Statement 1 is correct as MVD is caused by a zoonotic RNA virus from the Filoviridae family, similar to Ebola. Statement 2 is incorrect because human-to-human transmission occurs primarily through contact with blood, bodily fluids, and not just respiratory droplets. Statement 3 is correct, as the case fatality rate varies between 24% to 88%, depending on the outbreak.

#### 5. Question

Regarding the Marburg Virus Disease (MVD), consider the following statements:

• It is caused by a zoonotic RNA virus from the Filoviridae family, similar to the Ebola virus.

• Human-to-human transmission occurs only through respiratory droplets.

• The case fatality rate of the disease can vary between 24% to 88%.

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 MVD is caused by a zoonotic RNA virus from the Filoviridae family, similar to Ebola.

Statement 2 is incorrect because human-to-human transmission occurs primarily through contact with blood, bodily fluids, and not just respiratory droplets.

Statement 3 is correct, as the case fatality rate varies between 24% to 88%, depending on the outbreak.

Solution: b)

Statement 1 is correct as MVD is caused by a zoonotic RNA virus from the Filoviridae family, similar to Ebola.

Statement 2 is incorrect because human-to-human transmission occurs primarily through contact with blood, bodily fluids, and not just respiratory droplets.

Statement 3 is correct, as the case fatality rate varies between 24% to 88%, depending on the outbreak.

• Question 6 of 10 6. Question 1 points Which of the following best describes the Canary Islands? a) They are an archipelago located in the Mediterranean Sea, controlled by Spain. b) The islands experience extreme seasonal temperature variations. c) They are a volcanic archipelago located in the Atlantic Ocean, part of Spain. d) The Canary Islands are located off the coast of Portugal. Correct Solution: c) The Canary Islands are an archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean, located about 1,300 km south of mainland Spain and west of the African coast (Morocco). They were formed by volcanic eruptions millions of years ago, which gave them their unique landscape. The islands have a subtropical climate with little seasonal variation. Incorrect Solution: c) The Canary Islands are an archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean, located about 1,300 km south of mainland Spain and west of the African coast (Morocco). They were formed by volcanic eruptions millions of years ago, which gave them their unique landscape. The islands have a subtropical climate with little seasonal variation.

#### 6. Question

Which of the following best describes the Canary Islands?

• a) They are an archipelago located in the Mediterranean Sea, controlled by Spain.

• b) The islands experience extreme seasonal temperature variations.

• c) They are a volcanic archipelago located in the Atlantic Ocean, part of Spain.

• d) The Canary Islands are located off the coast of Portugal.

Solution: c)

The Canary Islands are an archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean, located about 1,300 km south of mainland Spain and west of the African coast (Morocco). They were formed by volcanic eruptions millions of years ago, which gave them their unique landscape. The islands have a subtropical climate with little seasonal variation.

Solution: c)

• Question 7 of 10 7. Question 1 points Consider the following statements about Operation Northern Arrows initiated by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF): The operation targeted Hezbollah’s military infrastructure in southern Lebanon. It aimed to neutralize Hezbollah threats along the Israel-Jordan border. The operation included localized raids supported by air cover and artillery. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: b) Statements 1 and 3 are correct. Operation Northern Arrows was launched by the Israel Defense Forces to target Hezbollah’s military infrastructure in southern Lebanon (statement 1). The operation involved localized raids with air cover and artillery support (statement 3). However, statement 2 is incorrect because the operation focused on the Israel-Lebanon border, not the Israel-Jordan border. Incorrect Solution: b) Statements 1 and 3 are correct. Operation Northern Arrows was launched by the Israel Defense Forces to target Hezbollah’s military infrastructure in southern Lebanon (statement 1). The operation involved localized raids with air cover and artillery support (statement 3). However, statement 2 is incorrect because the operation focused on the Israel-Lebanon border, not the Israel-Jordan border.

#### 7. Question

Consider the following statements about Operation Northern Arrows initiated by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF):

• The operation targeted Hezbollah’s military infrastructure in southern Lebanon.

• It aimed to neutralize Hezbollah threats along the Israel-Jordan border.

• The operation included localized raids supported by air cover and artillery.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: b)

Statements 1 and 3 are correct. Operation Northern Arrows was launched by the Israel Defense Forces to target Hezbollah’s military infrastructure in southern Lebanon (statement 1).

The operation involved localized raids with air cover and artillery support (statement 3).

However, statement 2 is incorrect because the operation focused on the Israel-Lebanon border, not the Israel-Jordan border.

Solution: b)

Statements 1 and 3 are correct. Operation Northern Arrows was launched by the Israel Defense Forces to target Hezbollah’s military infrastructure in southern Lebanon (statement 1).

The operation involved localized raids with air cover and artillery support (statement 3).

However, statement 2 is incorrect because the operation focused on the Israel-Lebanon border, not the Israel-Jordan border.

• Question 8 of 10 8. Question 1 points Consider the following statements regarding thermobaric weapons: They cause a two-stage explosion: first dispersing fuel, then igniting it. Thermobaric weapons are designed to specifically target civilians. These weapons cause damage primarily through pressure changes. Which of the above statements is/are correct? a) 1, 2, 3 b) 1, 3 c) 2, 3 d) 1 only Correct Solution: d) Statement 1 is correct. Thermobaric weapons use a two-stage explosion, first dispersing fuel and then igniting it to create a blast wave. Statement 2 is incorrect, as these weapons are not specifically designed to target civilians (such use would violate international law). Statement 3 is incorrect because while pressure changes are a cause of damage, the extreme heat generated is also a major factor. Incorrect Solution: d) Statement 1 is correct. Thermobaric weapons use a two-stage explosion, first dispersing fuel and then igniting it to create a blast wave. Statement 2 is incorrect, as these weapons are not specifically designed to target civilians (such use would violate international law). Statement 3 is incorrect because while pressure changes are a cause of damage, the extreme heat generated is also a major factor.

#### 8. Question

Consider the following statements regarding thermobaric weapons:

• They cause a two-stage explosion: first dispersing fuel, then igniting it.

• Thermobaric weapons are designed to specifically target civilians.

• These weapons cause damage primarily through pressure changes.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) 1, 2, 3

Solution: d)

Statement 1 is correct. Thermobaric weapons use a two-stage explosion, first dispersing fuel and then igniting it to create a blast wave.

Statement 2 is incorrect, as these weapons are not specifically designed to target civilians (such use would violate international law).

Statement 3 is incorrect because while pressure changes are a cause of damage, the extreme heat generated is also a major factor.

Solution: d)

Statement 1 is correct. Thermobaric weapons use a two-stage explosion, first dispersing fuel and then igniting it to create a blast wave.

Statement 2 is incorrect, as these weapons are not specifically designed to target civilians (such use would violate international law).

Statement 3 is incorrect because while pressure changes are a cause of damage, the extreme heat generated is also a major factor.

• Question 9 of 10 9. Question 1 points Match the core industry with its corresponding contribution to the Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI): | A. Coal 1. 2.63% weight in ICI | | B. Electricity 2. 28.04% weight in ICI | | C. Petroleum and Refinery Products 3. 19.85% weight in ICI | | D. Fertilizers 4. 10.33% weight in ICI | Select the correct answer code: a) A-4, B-3, C-1, D-2 b) A-3, B-1, C-2, D-4 c) A-2, B-4, C-1, D-3 d) A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1 Correct Solution: d) Incorrect Solution: d)

#### 9. Question

Match the core industry with its corresponding contribution to the Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI):

| A. Coal 1. 2.63% weight in ICI | | B. Electricity 2. 28.04% weight in ICI | | C. Petroleum and Refinery Products 3. 19.85% weight in ICI | | D. Fertilizers 4. 10.33% weight in ICI |

Select the correct answer code:

• a) A-4, B-3, C-1, D-2

• b) A-3, B-1, C-2, D-4

• c) A-2, B-4, C-1, D-3

• d) A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1

Solution: d)

• Question 10 of 10 10. Question 1 points Consider the following statements about El Hierro Island: It is the largest of the Canary Islands. It has volcanic landscapes and a subtropical climate. It is located very close to the coast of Africa. How many of the above statements is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: a) Statement 2 is correct because El Hierro has volcanic landscapes and a subtropical climate. Statement 1 is incorrect since El Hierro is the second-smallest of the main Canary Islands, not the largest. Statement 3 is incorrect because El Hierro is located about 115 km off the coast of Africa, as part of the Canary Islands archipelago. Incorrect Solution: a) Statement 2 is correct because El Hierro has volcanic landscapes and a subtropical climate. Statement 1 is incorrect since El Hierro is the second-smallest of the main Canary Islands, not the largest. Statement 3 is incorrect because El Hierro is located about 115 km off the coast of Africa, as part of the Canary Islands archipelago.

#### 10. Question

Consider the following statements about El Hierro Island:

• It is the largest of the Canary Islands.

• It has volcanic landscapes and a subtropical climate.

• It is located very close to the coast of Africa.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: a)

Statement 2 is correct because El Hierro has volcanic landscapes and a subtropical climate.

Statement 1 is incorrect since El Hierro is the second-smallest of the main Canary Islands, not the largest. Statement 3 is incorrect because El Hierro is located about 115 km off the coast of Africa, as part of the Canary Islands archipelago.

Solution: a)

Statement 2 is correct because El Hierro has volcanic landscapes and a subtropical climate.

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