UPSC Current Affairs Quiz : 21 August 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 What is the primary purpose of the Indian Railways’ new master clock system? a) To replace traditional clocks with digital clocks at railway stations b) To provide real-time weather updates to trains c) To synchronize time across the entire railway network d) To track the speed of trains in real-time Correct Solution: c) For the first time, Indian Railways is set to develop a master clock system to synchronize time across its entire network,addressing issues with the current manual time-keeping method. This initiative arose due to difficulties in investigating rail accidents caused by time mismatches across different systems and applications. The existing system involves station masters setting time manually based on instructions from section controllers, leading to discrepancies during accident investigations. The new master clock system will source time from reliable sources like NAVIC or the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) and will be integrated across various railway applications and systems. This synchronized time system will enhance operational efficiency and improve the accuracy of post-incident analyses. Incorrect Solution: c) For the first time, Indian Railways is set to develop a master clock system to synchronize time across its entire network,addressing issues with the current manual time-keeping method. This initiative arose due to difficulties in investigating rail accidents caused by time mismatches across different systems and applications. The existing system involves station masters setting time manually based on instructions from section controllers, leading to discrepancies during accident investigations. The new master clock system will source time from reliable sources like NAVIC or the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) and will be integrated across various railway applications and systems. This synchronized time system will enhance operational efficiency and improve the accuracy of post-incident analyses.

#### 1. Question

What is the primary purpose of the Indian Railways’ new master clock system?

• a) To replace traditional clocks with digital clocks at railway stations

• b) To provide real-time weather updates to trains

• c) To synchronize time across the entire railway network

• d) To track the speed of trains in real-time

Solution: c)

• For the first time, Indian Railways is set to develop a master clock system to synchronize time across its entire network,addressing issues with the current manual time-keeping method.

• This initiative arose due to difficulties in investigating rail accidents caused by time mismatches across different systems and applications.

• The existing system involves station masters setting time manually based on instructions from section controllers, leading to discrepancies during accident investigations.

• The new master clock system will source time from reliable sources like NAVIC or the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) and will be integrated across various railway applications and systems.

This synchronized time system will enhance operational efficiency and improve the accuracy of post-incident analyses.

Solution: c)

• For the first time, Indian Railways is set to develop a master clock system to synchronize time across its entire network,addressing issues with the current manual time-keeping method.

• This initiative arose due to difficulties in investigating rail accidents caused by time mismatches across different systems and applications.

• The existing system involves station masters setting time manually based on instructions from section controllers, leading to discrepancies during accident investigations.

• The new master clock system will source time from reliable sources like NAVIC or the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) and will be integrated across various railway applications and systems.

This synchronized time system will enhance operational efficiency and improve the accuracy of post-incident analyses.

• Question 2 of 10 2. Question 1 points What is the primary objective of the FSSAI’s initiative titled “Micro-and Nano-Plastics as Emerging Food Contaminants”? a) To ban the use of plastic in food packaging b) To develop and validate methods for detecting microplastics in food products c) To reduce plastic production in India d) To introduce new food safety standards for organic products Correct Solution: b) The primary objective of the FSSAI’s initiative is to develop and validate methods for detecting microplastics in various food products and to assess their prevalence and exposure levels among consumers in India. Incorrect Solution: b) The primary objective of the FSSAI’s initiative is to develop and validate methods for detecting microplastics in various food products and to assess their prevalence and exposure levels among consumers in India.

#### 2. Question

What is the primary objective of the FSSAI’s initiative titled “Micro-and Nano-Plastics as Emerging Food Contaminants”?

• a) To ban the use of plastic in food packaging

• b) To develop and validate methods for detecting microplastics in food products

• c) To reduce plastic production in India

• d) To introduce new food safety standards for organic products

Solution: b)

The primary objective of the FSSAI’s initiative is to develop and validate methods for detecting microplastics in various food products and to assess their prevalence and exposure levels among consumers in India.

Solution: b)

• Question 3 of 10 3. Question 1 points The Malabar Tree Toad, which is endemic to the Western Ghats, is listed under which category on the IUCN Red List? a) Vulnerable b) Endangered c) Critically Endangered d) Near Threatened Correct Solution: b) The Malabar Tree Toad, a species endemic to India’s Western Ghats, is listed as “Endangered” on the IUCN Red List due to threats such as climate change, habitat fragmentation, pollution, and disease. Incorrect Solution: b) The Malabar Tree Toad, a species endemic to India’s Western Ghats, is listed as “Endangered” on the IUCN Red List due to threats such as climate change, habitat fragmentation, pollution, and disease.

#### 3. Question

The Malabar Tree Toad, which is endemic to the Western Ghats, is listed under which category on the IUCN Red List?

• a) Vulnerable

• b) Endangered

• c) Critically Endangered

• d) Near Threatened

Solution: b)

The Malabar Tree Toad, a species endemic to India’s Western Ghats, is listed as “Endangered” on the IUCN Red List due to threats such as climate change, habitat fragmentation, pollution, and disease.

Solution: b)

• Question 4 of 10 4. Question 1 points Which of the following threats are identified as major concerns for the survival of the Malabar Tree Toad? a) Industrialization, agricultural expansion, and air pollution b) Overhunting, water scarcity, and soil erosion c) Habitat fragmentation, climate change, and pollution d) Invasive species, deforestation, and soil salinization Correct Solution: c) The major threats to the survival of the Malabar Tree Toad include habitat fragmentation, climate change, and pollution, which contribute to its endangered status. Incorrect Solution: c) The major threats to the survival of the Malabar Tree Toad include habitat fragmentation, climate change, and pollution, which contribute to its endangered status.

#### 4. Question

Which of the following threats are identified as major concerns for the survival of the Malabar Tree Toad?

• a) Industrialization, agricultural expansion, and air pollution

• b) Overhunting, water scarcity, and soil erosion

• c) Habitat fragmentation, climate change, and pollution

• d) Invasive species, deforestation, and soil salinization

Solution: c)

The major threats to the survival of the Malabar Tree Toad include habitat fragmentation, climate change, and pollution, which contribute to its endangered status.

Solution: c)

The major threats to the survival of the Malabar Tree Toad include habitat fragmentation, climate change, and pollution, which contribute to its endangered status.

• Question 5 of 10 5. Question 1 points Consider the following statements about the Arogya Maitri Disaster Management Cube: The cube is part of the Indian Army’s broader BHISHM initiative. It integrates AI and data analytics for real-time monitoring during disaster management. The cube’s components are bulky and require heavy machinery for transportation. Which of the above statements is/are correct? a) 1 and 2 only b) 2 and 3 only c) 1 only d) 1, 2, and 3 Correct Solution: a) Statement 1 is correct: The Arogya Maitri Disaster Management Cube is part of the Indian Army’s BHISHM initiative (Bharat Health Initiative for Sahyog, Hita, and Maitri). Statement 2 is correct: The cube integrates AI and data analytics for effective coordination and real-time monitoring during disaster management. Statement 3 is incorrect: The cube’s components are lightweight and transportable, allowing them to be easily moved by hand, cycle, or drone. Incorrect Solution: a) Statement 1 is correct: The Arogya Maitri Disaster Management Cube is part of the Indian Army’s BHISHM initiative (Bharat Health Initiative for Sahyog, Hita, and Maitri). Statement 2 is correct: The cube integrates AI and data analytics for effective coordination and real-time monitoring during disaster management. Statement 3 is incorrect: The cube’s components are lightweight and transportable, allowing them to be easily moved by hand, cycle, or drone.

#### 5. Question

Consider the following statements about the Arogya Maitri Disaster Management Cube:

• The cube is part of the Indian Army’s broader BHISHM initiative.

• It integrates AI and data analytics for real-time monitoring during disaster management.

• The cube’s components are bulky and require heavy machinery for transportation.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) 1 and 2 only

• b) 2 and 3 only

• d) 1, 2, and 3

Solution: a)

Statement 1 is correct: The Arogya Maitri Disaster Management Cube is part of the Indian Army’s BHISHM initiative (Bharat Health Initiative for Sahyog, Hita, and Maitri).

Statement 2 is correct: The cube integrates AI and data analytics for effective coordination and real-time monitoring during disaster management.

Statement 3 is incorrect: The cube’s components are lightweight and transportable, allowing them to be easily moved by hand, cycle, or drone.

Solution: a)

Statement 1 is correct: The Arogya Maitri Disaster Management Cube is part of the Indian Army’s BHISHM initiative (Bharat Health Initiative for Sahyog, Hita, and Maitri).

Statement 2 is correct: The cube integrates AI and data analytics for effective coordination and real-time monitoring during disaster management.

Statement 3 is incorrect: The cube’s components are lightweight and transportable, allowing them to be easily moved by hand, cycle, or drone.

• Question 6 of 10 6. Question 1 points Which of the following is not one of the main categories in which National Film Awards are given? a) Feature Films b) Non-Feature Films c) Best Writing on Cinema d) Best International Film Correct Solution: d) The National Film Awards in India are primarily focused on recognizing and promoting Indian cinema. The three main categories are Feature Films, Non-Feature Films, and Best Writing on Cinema. These categories encompass a wide range of cinematic achievements within the Indian film industry. The absence of a ‘Best International Film’ category underscores the awards’ emphasis on celebrating and encouraging domestic film production. This structure allows for a comprehensive evaluation of various aspects of Indian cinema, from full-length features to documentaries and critical writing, reflecting the diverse landscape of the country’s film culture. Incorrect Solution: d) The National Film Awards in India are primarily focused on recognizing and promoting Indian cinema. The three main categories are Feature Films, Non-Feature Films, and Best Writing on Cinema. These categories encompass a wide range of cinematic achievements within the Indian film industry. The absence of a ‘Best International Film’ category underscores the awards’ emphasis on celebrating and encouraging domestic film production. This structure allows for a comprehensive evaluation of various aspects of Indian cinema, from full-length features to documentaries and critical writing, reflecting the diverse landscape of the country’s film culture.

#### 6. Question

Which of the following is not one of the main categories in which National Film Awards are given?

• a) Feature Films

• b) Non-Feature Films

• c) Best Writing on Cinema

• d) Best International Film

• Solution: d)

• The National Film Awards in India are primarily focused on recognizing and promoting Indian cinema. The three main categories are Feature Films, Non-Feature Films, and Best Writing on Cinema.

• These categories encompass a wide range of cinematic achievements within the Indian film industry.

• The absence of a ‘Best International Film’ category underscores the awards’ emphasis on celebrating and encouraging domestic film production.

This structure allows for a comprehensive evaluation of various aspects of Indian cinema, from full-length features to documentaries and critical writing, reflecting the diverse landscape of the country’s film culture.

• Solution: d)

• The National Film Awards in India are primarily focused on recognizing and promoting Indian cinema. The three main categories are Feature Films, Non-Feature Films, and Best Writing on Cinema.

• These categories encompass a wide range of cinematic achievements within the Indian film industry.

• The absence of a ‘Best International Film’ category underscores the awards’ emphasis on celebrating and encouraging domestic film production.

• Question 7 of 10 7. Question 1 points Which of the following statements accurately describes the potential effects of the deep-winter heatwave in Antarctica? It could lead to a reduction in the Antarctic Ice Sheet, raising global sea levels. It might disrupt the global ocean circulation system, which regulates climate. It could strengthen the polar vortex, leading to colder global temperatures. How many of the above statements is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: b) Statements 1 and 2 are correct. The deep-winter heatwave in Antarctica could lead to a reduction in the Antarctic Ice Sheet, raising global sea levels, and might disrupt the global ocean circulation system, which plays a crucial role in regulating climate. Statement 3 is incorrect because the heatwave is associated with a weakening, not strengthening, of the polar vortex. Incorrect Solution: b) Statements 1 and 2 are correct. The deep-winter heatwave in Antarctica could lead to a reduction in the Antarctic Ice Sheet, raising global sea levels, and might disrupt the global ocean circulation system, which plays a crucial role in regulating climate. Statement 3 is incorrect because the heatwave is associated with a weakening, not strengthening, of the polar vortex.

#### 7. Question

Which of the following statements accurately describes the potential effects of the deep-winter heatwave in Antarctica?

• It could lead to a reduction in the Antarctic Ice Sheet, raising global sea levels.

• It might disrupt the global ocean circulation system, which regulates climate.

• It could strengthen the polar vortex, leading to colder global temperatures.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: b)

Statements 1 and 2 are correct. The deep-winter heatwave in Antarctica could lead to a reduction in the Antarctic Ice Sheet, raising global sea levels, and might disrupt the global ocean circulation system, which plays a crucial role in regulating climate.

Statement 3 is incorrect because the heatwave is associated with a weakening, not strengthening, of the polar vortex.

Solution: b)

Statement 3 is incorrect because the heatwave is associated with a weakening, not strengthening, of the polar vortex.

• Question 8 of 10 8. Question 1 points Consider the following statements regarding the National Film Awards in India: The awards have been administered by the Directorate of Film Festivals since 1947. The Most Film Friendly State award is presented to the state with the highest number of film releases in a year. Which of the above statements is/are correct a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2 Correct Solution: d) National Film Awards have been administered by the Directorate of Film Festivals since 1973. Most Film Friendly State award is not based on the number of film releases but on the state’s overall support for the growth of the film industry. Incorrect Solution: d) National Film Awards have been administered by the Directorate of Film Festivals since 1973. Most Film Friendly State award is not based on the number of film releases but on the state’s overall support for the growth of the film industry.

#### 8. Question

Consider the following statements regarding the National Film Awards in India:

• The awards have been administered by the Directorate of Film Festivals since 1947.

• The Most Film Friendly State award is presented to the state with the highest number of film releases in a year.

Which of the above statements is/are correct

• c) Both 1 and 2

• d) Neither 1 nor 2

Solution: d)

National Film Awards have been administered by the Directorate of Film Festivals since 1973. Most Film Friendly State award is not based on the number of film releases but on the state’s overall support for the growth of the film industry.

Solution: d)

• Question 9 of 10 9. Question 1 points Consider the following statements regarding the National Pest Surveillance System (NPSS): NPSS uses AI to help farmers connect with agriculture scientists for pest control. The system enables farmers to upload photos of affected crops for expert analysis. NPSS will primarily benefit large-scale commercial farmers. How many of the above statements is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: b) The NPSS is designed to benefit all farmers, particularly small and marginal farmers, by providing access to scientific pest control advice through AI-based analysis. It is not limited to large-scale commercial farmers. Therefore, statement 3 is incorrect. Incorrect Solution: b) The NPSS is designed to benefit all farmers, particularly small and marginal farmers, by providing access to scientific pest control advice through AI-based analysis. It is not limited to large-scale commercial farmers. Therefore, statement 3 is incorrect.

#### 9. Question

Consider the following statements regarding the National Pest Surveillance System (NPSS):

• NPSS uses AI to help farmers connect with agriculture scientists for pest control.

• The system enables farmers to upload photos of affected crops for expert analysis.

• NPSS will primarily benefit large-scale commercial farmers.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: b)

The NPSS is designed to benefit all farmers, particularly small and marginal farmers, by providing access to scientific pest control advice through AI-based analysis. It is not limited to large-scale commercial farmers. Therefore, statement 3 is incorrect.

Solution: b)

• Question 10 of 10 10. Question 1 points Consider the following statements regarding Ramsar sites in India: Uttar Pradesh has the highest number of Ramsar sites in India. The Nanjarayan Bird Sanctuary and Kazhuveli Bird Sanctuary are located in Tamil Nadu. The Tawa Reservoir, recently added as a Ramsar site, is located in Uttar Pradesh. Which of the above statements is/are correct? a) 2 only b) 2 and 3 only c) 1 and 3 only d) 1, 2, and 3 Correct Solution: a) Tamil Nadu has the highest number of Ramsar sites in India. Both the Nanjarayan Bird Sanctuary and Kazhuveli Bird Sanctuary are located in Tamil Nadu. The Tawa Reservoir, also recently added as a Ramsar site, is located in Madhya Pradesh, not Uttar Pradesh. Incorrect Solution: a) Tamil Nadu has the highest number of Ramsar sites in India. Both the Nanjarayan Bird Sanctuary and Kazhuveli Bird Sanctuary are located in Tamil Nadu. The Tawa Reservoir, also recently added as a Ramsar site, is located in Madhya Pradesh, not Uttar Pradesh.

#### 10. Question

Consider the following statements regarding Ramsar sites in India:

• Uttar Pradesh has the highest number of Ramsar sites in India.

• The Nanjarayan Bird Sanctuary and Kazhuveli Bird Sanctuary are located in Tamil Nadu.

• The Tawa Reservoir, recently added as a Ramsar site, is located in Uttar Pradesh.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

• b) 2 and 3 only

• c) 1 and 3 only

• d) 1, 2, and 3

Solution: a)

Tamil Nadu has the highest number of Ramsar sites in India. Both the Nanjarayan Bird Sanctuary and Kazhuveli Bird Sanctuary are located in Tamil Nadu. The Tawa Reservoir, also recently added as a Ramsar site, is located in Madhya Pradesh, not Uttar Pradesh.

Solution: a)

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