UPSC Current Affairs Quiz : 22 October 2024
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.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 is true regarding the status of Kala-azar in India? a) India has achieved zero cases of Kala-azar in 2024. b) The disease is primarily transmitted through water contamination. c) India maintained fewer than one case per 10,000 people for two consecutive years. d) The fatality rate of untreated Kala-azar is approximately 50%. Correct Solution: c) India is on the brink of eliminating Kala-azar as a public health problem. To achieve certification from the World Health Organization (WHO), it must maintain fewer than one case per 10,000 people for two consecutive years. In 2023, the country recorded 595 cases, and in 2024, this number decreased to 339. The statement about achieving zero cases is incorrect, as cases still exist, and the transmission is via the bite of the sandfly, not water contamination. Moreover, the fatality rate of untreated Kala-azar is over 95%, not 50%, underscoring the severe impact of the disease. Incorrect Solution: c) India is on the brink of eliminating Kala-azar as a public health problem. To achieve certification from the World Health Organization (WHO), it must maintain fewer than one case per 10,000 people for two consecutive years. In 2023, the country recorded 595 cases, and in 2024, this number decreased to 339. The statement about achieving zero cases is incorrect, as cases still exist, and the transmission is via the bite of the sandfly, not water contamination. Moreover, the fatality rate of untreated Kala-azar is over 95%, not 50%, underscoring the severe impact of the disease.
#### 1. Question
Which of the following is true regarding the status of Kala-azar in India?
• a) India has achieved zero cases of Kala-azar in 2024.
• b) The disease is primarily transmitted through water contamination.
• c) India maintained fewer than one case per 10,000 people for two consecutive years.
• d) The fatality rate of untreated Kala-azar is approximately 50%.
Solution: c)
India is on the brink of eliminating Kala-azar as a public health problem. To achieve certification from the World Health Organization (WHO), it must maintain fewer than one case per 10,000 people for two consecutive years. In 2023, the country recorded 595 cases, and in 2024, this number decreased to 339.
The statement about achieving zero cases is incorrect, as cases still exist, and the transmission is via the bite of the sandfly, not water contamination.
Moreover, the fatality rate of untreated Kala-azar is over 95%, not 50%, underscoring the severe impact of the disease.
Solution: c)
India is on the brink of eliminating Kala-azar as a public health problem. To achieve certification from the World Health Organization (WHO), it must maintain fewer than one case per 10,000 people for two consecutive years. In 2023, the country recorded 595 cases, and in 2024, this number decreased to 339.
The statement about achieving zero cases is incorrect, as cases still exist, and the transmission is via the bite of the sandfly, not water contamination.
Moreover, the fatality rate of untreated Kala-azar is over 95%, not 50%, underscoring the severe impact of the disease.
• Question 2 of 10 2. Question 1 points Consider the following statements regarding the Sri Singeeswarar temple and its inscriptions: The temple was renovated by Ariyanatha Mudaliar in the 16th century. The copper-plate inscriptions were written in Tamil and Nandinagari script. The temple is known for its depiction of Anjaneya (Hanuman) playing the flute. Which of the above statements are correct? a) 1 only b) 2 only c) 3 only d) None of the above Correct Solution: a) Statement 1 is correct; Ariyanatha Mudaliar renovated the Sri Singeeswarar temple in the 16th century, specifically erecting the main tower (Raja Gopuram). Statement 2 is incorrect; the copper-plate inscriptions were written in Sanskrit and Nandinagari script, not Tamil. Statement 3 is also false; the temple is particularly noted for depicting Anjaneya (Hanuman) playing the Veena, not the flute. Incorrect Solution: a) Statement 1 is correct; Ariyanatha Mudaliar renovated the Sri Singeeswarar temple in the 16th century, specifically erecting the main tower (Raja Gopuram). Statement 2 is incorrect; the copper-plate inscriptions were written in Sanskrit and Nandinagari script, not Tamil. Statement 3 is also false; the temple is particularly noted for depicting Anjaneya (Hanuman) playing the Veena, not the flute.
#### 2. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the Sri Singeeswarar temple and its inscriptions:
• The temple was renovated by Ariyanatha Mudaliar in the 16th century.
• The copper-plate inscriptions were written in Tamil and Nandinagari script.
• The temple is known for its depiction of Anjaneya (Hanuman) playing the flute.
Which of the above statements are correct?
• d) None of the above
Solution: a)
Statement 1 is correct; Ariyanatha Mudaliar renovated the Sri Singeeswarar temple in the 16th century, specifically erecting the main tower (Raja Gopuram).
Statement 2 is incorrect; the copper-plate inscriptions were written in Sanskrit and Nandinagari script, not Tamil.
Statement 3 is also false; the temple is particularly noted for depicting Anjaneya (Hanuman) playing the Veena, not the flute.
Solution: a)
Statement 1 is correct; Ariyanatha Mudaliar renovated the Sri Singeeswarar temple in the 16th century, specifically erecting the main tower (Raja Gopuram).
Statement 2 is incorrect; the copper-plate inscriptions were written in Sanskrit and Nandinagari script, not Tamil.
Statement 3 is also false; the temple is particularly noted for depicting Anjaneya (Hanuman) playing the Veena, not the flute.
• Question 3 of 10 3. Question 1 points Which of the following statements about Galathea Bay is true? a) It is located on the western coast of India. b) Galathea Bay is set to become the largest container port in the world. c) Galathea Bay is the 14th major port in India. d) It is strategically located near the Malacca Strait, crucial for global maritime logistics. Correct Solution: d) A quarter century after Kamarajar Port was named the country’s 12th major port, the mega international container transshipment port (ICTP) at Galathea Bay in the Great Nicobar Island in the Bay of Bengal has been notified as the 13th major port. Galathea Bay, located on Great Nicobar Island, is strategically positioned near the Malacca Strait, which handles about 35% of global sea trade. This makes it vital for Indo-Pacific maritime logistics. Incorrect Solution: d) A quarter century after Kamarajar Port was named the country’s 12th major port, the mega international container transshipment port (ICTP) at Galathea Bay in the Great Nicobar Island in the Bay of Bengal has been notified as the 13th major port. Galathea Bay, located on Great Nicobar Island, is strategically positioned near the Malacca Strait, which handles about 35% of global sea trade. This makes it vital for Indo-Pacific maritime logistics.
#### 3. Question
Which of the following statements about Galathea Bay is true?
• a) It is located on the western coast of India.
• b) Galathea Bay is set to become the largest container port in the world.
• c) Galathea Bay is the 14th major port in India.
• d) It is strategically located near the Malacca Strait, crucial for global maritime logistics.
Solution: d)
A quarter century after Kamarajar Port was named the country’s 12th major port, the mega international container transshipment port (ICTP) at Galathea Bay in the Great Nicobar Island in the Bay of Bengal has been notified as the 13th major port.
Galathea Bay, located on Great Nicobar Island, is strategically positioned near the Malacca Strait, which handles about 35% of global sea trade. This makes it vital for Indo-Pacific maritime logistics.
Solution: d)
A quarter century after Kamarajar Port was named the country’s 12th major port, the mega international container transshipment port (ICTP) at Galathea Bay in the Great Nicobar Island in the Bay of Bengal has been notified as the 13th major port.
Galathea Bay, located on Great Nicobar Island, is strategically positioned near the Malacca Strait, which handles about 35% of global sea trade. This makes it vital for Indo-Pacific maritime logistics.
• Question 4 of 10 4. Question 1 points Consider the following statements regarding the Bahmani and Vijayanagar kingdoms: The Bahmani kingdom was known for its religious tolerance and patronage of various faiths. The Vijayanagar kingdom fell in the 17th century mainly due to invasions by the Mughal Empire. Gulbarga served as the capital of the Bahmani kingdom before it was shifted to Bidar. Which of the above statements are correct? a) 1 only b) 2 only c) 1 and 3 only d) None of the above Correct Solution: c) Statement 1 is correct; the Bahmani kingdom was indeed known for its relatively tolerant policies toward different religions, including Hinduism and Islam. Statement 2 is incorrect; while the Vijayanagar kingdom faced significant challenges and eventually fell due to a combination of internal strife and the Deccan Sultanates’ coalition in the 16th century, the Mughal Empire’s direct involvement in its decline is overstated. Statement 3 is also correct; Gulbarga was the initial capital of the Bahmani kingdom before it was moved to Bidar. Incorrect Solution: c) Statement 1 is correct; the Bahmani kingdom was indeed known for its relatively tolerant policies toward different religions, including Hinduism and Islam. Statement 2 is incorrect; while the Vijayanagar kingdom faced significant challenges and eventually fell due to a combination of internal strife and the Deccan Sultanates’ coalition in the 16th century, the Mughal Empire’s direct involvement in its decline is overstated. Statement 3 is also correct; Gulbarga was the initial capital of the Bahmani kingdom before it was moved to Bidar.
#### 4. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the Bahmani and Vijayanagar kingdoms:
• The Bahmani kingdom was known for its religious tolerance and patronage of various faiths.
• The Vijayanagar kingdom fell in the 17th century mainly due to invasions by the Mughal Empire.
• Gulbarga served as the capital of the Bahmani kingdom before it was shifted to Bidar.
Which of the above statements are correct?
• c) 1 and 3 only
• d) None of the above
Solution: c)
Statement 1 is correct; the Bahmani kingdom was indeed known for its relatively tolerant policies toward different religions, including Hinduism and Islam.
Statement 2 is incorrect; while the Vijayanagar kingdom faced significant challenges and eventually fell due to a combination of internal strife and the Deccan Sultanates’ coalition in the 16th century, the Mughal Empire’s direct involvement in its decline is overstated.
Statement 3 is also correct; Gulbarga was the initial capital of the Bahmani kingdom before it was moved to Bidar.
Solution: c)
Statement 1 is correct; the Bahmani kingdom was indeed known for its relatively tolerant policies toward different religions, including Hinduism and Islam.
Statement 2 is incorrect; while the Vijayanagar kingdom faced significant challenges and eventually fell due to a combination of internal strife and the Deccan Sultanates’ coalition in the 16th century, the Mughal Empire’s direct involvement in its decline is overstated.
Statement 3 is also correct; Gulbarga was the initial capital of the Bahmani kingdom before it was moved to Bidar.
• Question 5 of 10 5. Question 1 points Which of the following statements about the Azores Archipelago is true? a) The Azores is located approximately 1,000 km east of mainland Portugal. b) Mount Pico is the lowest point in the Azores. c) The Azores is an archipelago formed entirely by glacial activity. d) The islands are situated above the Azores Triple Junction, where three tectonic plates meet. Correct Solution: d) The Azores Archipelago is indeed situated above the Azores Triple Junction, where the Eurasian, North American, and African tectonic plates converge, which plays a significant role in the region’s volcanic activity. Incorrect Solution: d) The Azores Archipelago is indeed situated above the Azores Triple Junction, where the Eurasian, North American, and African tectonic plates converge, which plays a significant role in the region’s volcanic activity.
#### 5. Question
Which of the following statements about the Azores Archipelago is true?
• a) The Azores is located approximately 1,000 km east of mainland Portugal.
• b) Mount Pico is the lowest point in the Azores.
• c) The Azores is an archipelago formed entirely by glacial activity.
• d) The islands are situated above the Azores Triple Junction, where three tectonic plates meet.
Solution: d)
The Azores Archipelago is indeed situated above the Azores Triple Junction, where the Eurasian, North American, and African tectonic plates converge, which plays a significant role in the region’s volcanic activity.
Solution: d)
The Azores Archipelago is indeed situated above the Azores Triple Junction, where the Eurasian, North American, and African tectonic plates converge, which plays a significant role in the region’s volcanic activity.
• Question 6 of 10 6. Question 1 points Consider the following statements about major ports in India: The Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT) is the largest container port in India. Tuticorin Port is located in Karnataka. Mormugao Port is situated in Goa. 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; Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT) is indeed the largest container port in India, handling a significant portion of the country’s container traffic. Statement 2 is incorrect because Tuticorin Port is located in Tamil Nadu, not Karnataka. Statement 3 is correct, as Mormugao Port is situated in Goa, serving as a key port for the region. Incorrect Solution: b) Statement 1 is correct; Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT) is indeed the largest container port in India, handling a significant portion of the country’s container traffic. Statement 2 is incorrect because Tuticorin Port is located in Tamil Nadu, not Karnataka. Statement 3 is correct, as Mormugao Port is situated in Goa, serving as a key port for the region.
#### 6. Question
Consider the following statements about major ports in India:
• The Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT) is the largest container port in India.
• Tuticorin Port is located in Karnataka.
• Mormugao Port is situated in Goa.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
• a) Only one
• b) Only two
• c) All three
Solution: b)
Statement 1 is correct; Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT) is indeed the largest container port in India, handling a significant portion of the country’s container traffic.
Statement 2 is incorrect because Tuticorin Port is located in Tamil Nadu, not Karnataka.
Statement 3 is correct, as Mormugao Port is situated in Goa, serving as a key port for the region.
Solution: b)
Statement 1 is correct; Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT) is indeed the largest container port in India, handling a significant portion of the country’s container traffic.
Statement 2 is incorrect because Tuticorin Port is located in Tamil Nadu, not Karnataka.
Statement 3 is correct, as Mormugao Port is situated in Goa, serving as a key port for the region.
• Question 7 of 10 7. Question 1 points Consider the following statements regarding Kala-azar: Kala-azar is caused by a protozoan parasite called Leishmania donovani. The primary vector for Kala-azar in India is the Aedes mosquito. Severe anemia is one of the prominent symptoms of Kala-azar. Which of the above statements are correct? a) 1 and 2 b) 1 and 3 c) 2 and 3 d) 1, 2, and 3 Correct Solution: b) Statement 1 is correct as Kala-azar is indeed caused by the protozoan parasite Leishmania donovani. Statement 2 is incorrect because the primary vector is the Phlebotomus sandfly, not the Aedes mosquito. Statement 3 is also correct, as severe anemia is a key symptom associated with Kala-azar. This disease manifests through several symptoms, including fever, weight loss, and enlargement of the spleen and liver, with severe anemia indicating advanced disease progression. Incorrect Solution: b) Statement 1 is correct as Kala-azar is indeed caused by the protozoan parasite Leishmania donovani. Statement 2 is incorrect because the primary vector is the Phlebotomus sandfly, not the Aedes mosquito. Statement 3 is also correct, as severe anemia is a key symptom associated with Kala-azar. This disease manifests through several symptoms, including fever, weight loss, and enlargement of the spleen and liver, with severe anemia indicating advanced disease progression.
#### 7. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Kala-azar:
• Kala-azar is caused by a protozoan parasite called Leishmania donovani.
• The primary vector for Kala-azar in India is the Aedes mosquito.
• Severe anemia is one of the prominent symptoms of Kala-azar.
Which of the above statements are correct?
• a) 1 and 2
• b) 1 and 3
• c) 2 and 3
• d) 1, 2, and 3
Solution: b)
Statement 1 is correct as Kala-azar is indeed caused by the protozoan parasite Leishmania donovani. Statement 2 is incorrect because the primary vector is the Phlebotomus sandfly, not the Aedes mosquito. Statement 3 is also correct, as severe anemia is a key symptom associated with Kala-azar. This disease manifests through several symptoms, including fever, weight loss, and enlargement of the spleen and liver, with severe anemia indicating advanced disease progression.
Solution: b)
Statement 1 is correct as Kala-azar is indeed caused by the protozoan parasite Leishmania donovani. Statement 2 is incorrect because the primary vector is the Phlebotomus sandfly, not the Aedes mosquito. Statement 3 is also correct, as severe anemia is a key symptom associated with Kala-azar. This disease manifests through several symptoms, including fever, weight loss, and enlargement of the spleen and liver, with severe anemia indicating advanced disease progression.
• Question 8 of 10 8. Question 1 points Consider the following statements regarding the e-Shram initiative: e-Shram aims to create a database solely for organized sector workers. The platform integrates information from five central schemes to benefit unorganized workers. The Ministry of Rural Development is the nodal ministry for the e-Shram initiative. 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 false because e-Shram specifically targets unorganized workers, not organized sector workers. Statement 2 is also incorrect, as the platform integrates information from 12 central schemes, not just five. This extensive integration aims to ensure that unorganized workers can benefit from multiple government initiatives. Statement 3 is wrong; the nodal ministry for e-Shram is the Ministry of Labour & Employment, not the Ministry of Rural Development. Incorrect Solution: d) Statement 1 is false because e-Shram specifically targets unorganized workers, not organized sector workers. Statement 2 is also incorrect, as the platform integrates information from 12 central schemes, not just five. This extensive integration aims to ensure that unorganized workers can benefit from multiple government initiatives. Statement 3 is wrong; the nodal ministry for e-Shram is the Ministry of Labour & Employment, not the Ministry of Rural Development.
#### 8. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the e-Shram initiative:
• e-Shram aims to create a database solely for organized sector workers.
• The platform integrates information from five central schemes to benefit unorganized workers.
• The Ministry of Rural Development is the nodal ministry for the e-Shram initiative.
Which of the above statements are correct?
• d) None of the above
Solution: d)
Statement 1 is false because e-Shram specifically targets unorganized workers, not organized sector workers.
Statement 2 is also incorrect, as the platform integrates information from 12 central schemes, not just five. This extensive integration aims to ensure that unorganized workers can benefit from multiple government initiatives.
Statement 3 is wrong; the nodal ministry for e-Shram is the Ministry of Labour & Employment, not the Ministry of Rural Development.
Solution: d)
Statement 1 is false because e-Shram specifically targets unorganized workers, not organized sector workers.
Statement 2 is also incorrect, as the platform integrates information from 12 central schemes, not just five. This extensive integration aims to ensure that unorganized workers can benefit from multiple government initiatives.
Statement 3 is wrong; the nodal ministry for e-Shram is the Ministry of Labour & Employment, not the Ministry of Rural Development.
• Question 9 of 10 9. Question 1 points Consider the following statements regarding the new statue of Lady Justice at the Supreme Court of India: The statue is dressed in a saree, representing Indian cultural heritage. The statue’s eyes are closed to symbolize justice being blind to all. The statue holds a sword in one hand, representing the use of force in legal proceedings. Which of the above statements are correct? a) 1 only b) 2 only c) 3 only d) All of the above Correct Solution: a) Statement 1 is correct, as the new statue is indeed dressed in a saree, which reflects India’s cultural heritage and identity. However, statement 2 is incorrect; the statue’s eyes are open, symbolizing an understanding of social diversity rather than representing a blind justice approach. Statement 3 is also incorrect because the sword has been replaced with the Indian Constitution in the statue’s other hand, emphasizing constitutional supremacy over the use of force. Incorrect Solution: a) Statement 1 is correct, as the new statue is indeed dressed in a saree, which reflects India’s cultural heritage and identity. However, statement 2 is incorrect; the statue’s eyes are open, symbolizing an understanding of social diversity rather than representing a blind justice approach. Statement 3 is also incorrect because the sword has been replaced with the Indian Constitution in the statue’s other hand, emphasizing constitutional supremacy over the use of force.
#### 9. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the new statue of Lady Justice at the Supreme Court of India:
• The statue is dressed in a saree, representing Indian cultural heritage.
• The statue’s eyes are closed to symbolize justice being blind to all.
• The statue holds a sword in one hand, representing the use of force in legal proceedings.
Which of the above statements are correct?
• d) All of the above
Solution: a)
Statement 1 is correct, as the new statue is indeed dressed in a saree, which reflects India’s cultural heritage and identity.
However, statement 2 is incorrect; the statue’s eyes are open, symbolizing an understanding of social diversity rather than representing a blind justice approach.
Statement 3 is also incorrect because the sword has been replaced with the Indian Constitution in the statue’s other hand, emphasizing constitutional supremacy over the use of force.
Solution: a)
Statement 1 is correct, as the new statue is indeed dressed in a saree, which reflects India’s cultural heritage and identity.
However, statement 2 is incorrect; the statue’s eyes are open, symbolizing an understanding of social diversity rather than representing a blind justice approach.
Statement 3 is also incorrect because the sword has been replaced with the Indian Constitution in the statue’s other hand, emphasizing constitutional supremacy over the use of force.
• Question 10 of 10 10. Question 1 points Consider the following statements regarding the NASEEM AL BAHR and Sagar Kavach exercises: NASEEM AL BAHR involved naval forces from India and Pakistan. The Sagar Kavach exercise included aerial surveillance support from Coast Guard aircraft and drones. NASEEM AL BAHR was aimed at enhancing security in the Bay of Bengal. Which of the above statements are correct? a) 2 only b) 1 only c) 1 and 3 only d) None of the above Correct Solution: a) Statement 1 is incorrect; NASEEM AL BAHR involved naval forces from India and Oman, not Pakistan. Statement 2 is correct, as the Sagar Kavach exercise did involve aerial surveillance support from Coast Guard aircraft and drones. Statement 3 is also false, as the NASEEM AL BAHR exercise was conducted off the coast of Goa and was focused on enhancing security in the Indian Ocean region, rather than the Bay of Bengal. Incorrect Solution: a) Statement 1 is incorrect; NASEEM AL BAHR involved naval forces from India and Oman, not Pakistan. Statement 2 is correct, as the Sagar Kavach exercise did involve aerial surveillance support from Coast Guard aircraft and drones. Statement 3 is also false, as the NASEEM AL BAHR exercise was conducted off the coast of Goa and was focused on enhancing security in the Indian Ocean region, rather than the Bay of Bengal.
#### 10. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the NASEEM AL BAHR and Sagar Kavach exercises:
• NASEEM AL BAHR involved naval forces from India and Pakistan.
• The Sagar Kavach exercise included aerial surveillance support from Coast Guard aircraft and drones.
• NASEEM AL BAHR was aimed at enhancing security in the Bay of Bengal.
Which of the above statements are correct?
• c) 1 and 3 only
• d) None of the above
Solution: a)
Statement 1 is incorrect; NASEEM AL BAHR involved naval forces from India and Oman, not Pakistan.
Statement 2 is correct, as the Sagar Kavach exercise did involve aerial surveillance support from Coast Guard aircraft and drones.
Statement 3 is also false, as the NASEEM AL BAHR exercise was conducted off the coast of Goa and was focused on enhancing security in the Indian Ocean region, rather than the Bay of Bengal.
Solution: a)
Statement 1 is incorrect; NASEEM AL BAHR involved naval forces from India and Oman, not Pakistan.
Statement 2 is correct, as the Sagar Kavach exercise did involve aerial surveillance support from Coast Guard aircraft and drones.
Statement 3 is also false, as the NASEEM AL BAHR exercise was conducted off the coast of Goa and was focused on enhancing security in the Indian Ocean region, rather than the Bay of Bengal.
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