UPSC Current Affairs Quiz : 25 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.

#### Quiz-summary

0 of 10 questions completed

Questions:

#### Information

Best of luck! 🙂

You have already completed the quiz before. Hence you can not start it again.

Quiz is loading...

You must sign in or sign up to start the quiz.

You have to finish following quiz, to start this quiz:

0 of 10 questions answered correctly

Your time:

Time has elapsed

You have reached 0 of 0 points, (0)

Average score |

Your score |

#### Categories

• Not categorized 0%

Pos. | Name | Entered on | Points | Result

Table is loading

No data available

| | | |

• Question 1 of 10 1. Question 1 points What is the primary goal of the U-WIN portal introduced by the government? a) To digitize health insurance services b) To monitor and improve hospital infrastructure c) To provide digital vaccination services d) To facilitate medical supply chains Correct Solution: c) The U-WIN portal was launched to digitize vaccination services, making it easier to track and register beneficiaries, with 64 million already registered. Incorrect Solution: c) The U-WIN portal was launched to digitize vaccination services, making it easier to track and register beneficiaries, with 64 million already registered.

#### 1. Question

What is the primary goal of the U-WIN portal introduced by the government?

• a) To digitize health insurance services

• b) To monitor and improve hospital infrastructure

• c) To provide digital vaccination services

• d) To facilitate medical supply chains

Solution: c)

The U-WIN portal was launched to digitize vaccination services, making it easier to track and register beneficiaries, with 64 million already registered.

Solution: c)

The U-WIN portal was launched to digitize vaccination services, making it easier to track and register beneficiaries, with 64 million already registered.

• Question 2 of 10 2. Question 1 points Consider the following statements about the Indus Valley Civilization: It was a Bronze Age civilization that thrived in the northwestern regions of South Asia. The Indus script used by the civilization has been fully deciphered. Sites of the Indus Valley Civilization have been found in India, Pakistan, and Afghanistan. How many of the above statements is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: b) The Indus Valley Civilization was a Bronze Age civilization, and its sites are spread across India, Pakistan, and Afghanistan. However, the script of the Indus Valley has not been fully deciphered, making statement 2 incorrect. Indus Valley Civilisation (IVC): It was a Bronze Age civilisation in the northwestern regions of South Asia, lasting from 3300 BCE to 1300 BCE. It is also known as the Harappan Civilisation, after Harappa (now in Pakistan) – the first of its sites to be excavated early in the 20th century. It stretches over an area spanning northeast Afghanistan, much of Pakistan and western and northwestern India. It thrived in the Indus River basins and along a network of rivers that originally flowed near the ephemeral Ghaggar-Hakra river in northwest India and eastern Pakistan. The civilisation is noted for its urban planning, baked brick houses, elaborate drainage and water supply systems, handicraft techniques (carnelian products, seal carving) and metallurgy (copper, bronze, lead and tin). Incorrect Solution: b) The Indus Valley Civilization was a Bronze Age civilization, and its sites are spread across India, Pakistan, and Afghanistan. However, the script of the Indus Valley has not been fully deciphered, making statement 2 incorrect. Indus Valley Civilisation (IVC): It was a Bronze Age civilisation in the northwestern regions of South Asia, lasting from 3300 BCE to 1300 BCE. It is also known as the Harappan Civilisation, after Harappa (now in Pakistan) – the first of its sites to be excavated early in the 20th century. It stretches over an area spanning northeast Afghanistan, much of Pakistan and western and northwestern India. It thrived in the Indus River basins and along a network of rivers that originally flowed near the ephemeral Ghaggar-Hakra river in northwest India and eastern Pakistan. The civilisation is noted for its urban planning, baked brick houses, elaborate drainage and water supply systems, handicraft techniques (carnelian products, seal carving) and metallurgy (copper, bronze, lead and tin).

#### 2. Question

Consider the following statements about the Indus Valley Civilization:

• It was a Bronze Age civilization that thrived in the northwestern regions of South Asia.

• The Indus script used by the civilization has been fully deciphered.

• Sites of the Indus Valley Civilization have been found in India, Pakistan, and Afghanistan.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: b)

The Indus Valley Civilization was a Bronze Age civilization, and its sites are spread across India, Pakistan, and Afghanistan. However, the script of the Indus Valley has not been fully deciphered, making statement 2 incorrect.

Indus Valley Civilisation (IVC):

• It was a Bronze Age civilisation in the northwestern regions of South Asia, lasting from 3300 BCE to 1300 BCE.

• It is also known as the Harappan Civilisation, after Harappa (now in Pakistan) – the first of its sites to be excavated early in the 20th century.

• It stretches over an area spanning northeast Afghanistan, much of Pakistan and western and northwestern India.

• It thrived in the Indus River basins and along a network of rivers that originally flowed near the ephemeral Ghaggar-Hakra river in northwest India and eastern Pakistan.

The civilisation is noted for its urban planning, baked brick houses, elaborate drainage and water supply systems, handicraft techniques (carnelian products, seal carving) and metallurgy (copper, bronze, lead and tin).

Solution: b)

Indus Valley Civilisation (IVC):

• It was a Bronze Age civilisation in the northwestern regions of South Asia, lasting from 3300 BCE to 1300 BCE.

• It is also known as the Harappan Civilisation, after Harappa (now in Pakistan) – the first of its sites to be excavated early in the 20th century.

• It stretches over an area spanning northeast Afghanistan, much of Pakistan and western and northwestern India.

• It thrived in the Indus River basins and along a network of rivers that originally flowed near the ephemeral Ghaggar-Hakra river in northwest India and eastern Pakistan.

• Question 3 of 10 3. Question 1 points Consider the following statements about the Food Import Rejection Alert (FIRA) portal: It was launched by FSSAI to notify stakeholders about food consignments rejected for not meeting safety standards. The FIRA portal was introduced during the Global Food Regulators Summit 2024. The portal aims to report food safety issues only for domestic food production. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? a) 1 only b) 1, 2, and 3 c) 2 and 3 only d) 1 and 2 only Correct Solution: d) The FIRA portal was introduced to notify authorities about rejected food consignments at borders, ensuring public health safety. However, it deals with imported food, not domestic food production, making statement 3 incorrect. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has launched the Food Import Rejection Alert (FIRA) portal, which will notify authorities about food consignments rejected at Indian borders due to safety concerns. The portal, unveiled at the Global Food Regulators Summit 2024, will facilitate quick information sharing to prevent health risks from rejected food. In the past year, over 1,500 imported food items were rejected by FSSAI for failing to meet Indian standards. Incorrect Solution: d) The FIRA portal was introduced to notify authorities about rejected food consignments at borders, ensuring public health safety. However, it deals with imported food, not domestic food production, making statement 3 incorrect. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has launched the Food Import Rejection Alert (FIRA) portal, which will notify authorities about food consignments rejected at Indian borders due to safety concerns. The portal, unveiled at the Global Food Regulators Summit 2024, will facilitate quick information sharing to prevent health risks from rejected food. In the past year, over 1,500 imported food items were rejected by FSSAI for failing to meet Indian standards.

#### 3. Question

Consider the following statements about the Food Import Rejection Alert (FIRA) portal:

• It was launched by FSSAI to notify stakeholders about food consignments rejected for not meeting safety standards.

• The FIRA portal was introduced during the Global Food Regulators Summit 2024.

• The portal aims to report food safety issues only for domestic food production.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• b) 1, 2, and 3

• c) 2 and 3 only

• d) 1 and 2 only

Solution: d)

The FIRA portal was introduced to notify authorities about rejected food consignments at borders, ensuring public health safety. However, it deals with imported food, not domestic food production, making statement 3 incorrect.

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has launched the Food Import Rejection Alert (FIRA) portal, which will notify authorities about food consignments rejected at Indian borders due to safety concerns.

• The portal, unveiled at the Global Food Regulators Summit 2024, will facilitate quick information sharing to prevent health risks from rejected food.

• In the past year, over 1,500 imported food items were rejected by FSSAI for failing to meet Indian standards.

Solution: d)

• The portal, unveiled at the Global Food Regulators Summit 2024, will facilitate quick information sharing to prevent health risks from rejected food.

• In the past year, over 1,500 imported food items were rejected by FSSAI for failing to meet Indian standards.

• Question 4 of 10 4. Question 1 points Which of the following statements about Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY) is/are correct? PMJAY has been expanded to cover all senior citizens aged 70 and above. It provides free healthcare services only to rural populations. PMJAY is aimed at providing financial protection during hospitalization. Select the correct answer code: a) 1 and 3 only b) 2 and 3 only c) 1 only d) 3 only Correct Solution: a) PMJAY was expanded to cover all senior citizens aged 70 and above and provides financial protection during hospitalization. However, it covers both rural and urban populations, not just rural, making statement 2 incorrect. Incorrect Solution: a) PMJAY was expanded to cover all senior citizens aged 70 and above and provides financial protection during hospitalization. However, it covers both rural and urban populations, not just rural, making statement 2 incorrect.

#### 4. Question

Which of the following statements about Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY) is/are correct?

• PMJAY has been expanded to cover all senior citizens aged 70 and above.

• It provides free healthcare services only to rural populations.

• PMJAY is aimed at providing financial protection during hospitalization.

Select the correct answer code:

• a) 1 and 3 only

• b) 2 and 3 only

Solution: a)

PMJAY was expanded to cover all senior citizens aged 70 and above and provides financial protection during hospitalization. However, it covers both rural and urban populations, not just rural, making statement 2 incorrect.

Solution: a)

• Question 5 of 10 5. Question 1 points Consider the following statements about the Indus Valley Civilization (IVC): The civilization existed primarily in the Indus River basin. The Ghaggar-Hakra river system was an important river for IVC settlements. It is noted for its use of iron tools and weapons. IVC artifacts show advanced metallurgy, including the use of copper, bronze, lead, and tin. How many of the above statements is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) Only three d) All four Correct Solution: c) The IVC flourished in the Indus River basin and along the Ghaggar-Hakra river system, and it showed advanced metallurgy with the use of copper, bronze, lead, and tin. However, the civilization did not use iron tools, making statement 3 incorrect. Incorrect Solution: c) The IVC flourished in the Indus River basin and along the Ghaggar-Hakra river system, and it showed advanced metallurgy with the use of copper, bronze, lead, and tin. However, the civilization did not use iron tools, making statement 3 incorrect.

#### 5. Question

Consider the following statements about the Indus Valley Civilization (IVC):

• The civilization existed primarily in the Indus River basin.

• The Ghaggar-Hakra river system was an important river for IVC settlements.

• It is noted for its use of iron tools and weapons.

• IVC artifacts show advanced metallurgy, including the use of copper, bronze, lead, and tin.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) Only three

• d) All four

Solution: c)

The IVC flourished in the Indus River basin and along the Ghaggar-Hakra river system, and it showed advanced metallurgy with the use of copper, bronze, lead, and tin. However, the civilization did not use iron tools, making statement 3 incorrect.

Solution: c)

• Question 6 of 10 6. Question 1 points Consider the following statements about the FIDE Chess Olympiad: The Olympiad includes both open and women’s sections. It uses a knockout format where the winner is determined by elimination. Teams from all over the world participate in this event. Which of the above statements is/are incorrect? a) 1 and 2 only b) 2 only c) 2 and 3 only d) 1, 2, and 3 Correct Solution: b) The Chess Olympiad has both open and women’s sections, and teams from across the world participate. However, it uses a Swiss-system format, not a knockout format, so statement 2 is incorrect. About the International Chess Federation (FIDE) Chess Olympiad: The International Chess Federation (FIDE) Chess Olympiad is a biennial chess tournament in which teams from countries worldwide compete against each other. Organized by FIDE, the governing body of chess, the Chess Olympiadis one of the most prestigious team events in the chess world. It includes both an open section and a women’s section, and teams compete over several rounds in a Swiss-system format, where each player faces an opponent of comparable skill from another team. The event promotes international camaraderie and high-level competition, and it has become a major platform for showcasing top chess talent from across the globe. Incorrect Solution: b) The Chess Olympiad has both open and women’s sections, and teams from across the world participate. However, it uses a Swiss-system format, not a knockout format, so statement 2 is incorrect. About the International Chess Federation (FIDE) Chess Olympiad: The International Chess Federation (FIDE) Chess Olympiad is a biennial chess tournament in which teams from countries worldwide compete against each other. Organized by FIDE, the governing body of chess, the Chess Olympiadis one of the most prestigious team events in the chess world. It includes both an open section and a women’s section, and teams compete over several rounds in a Swiss-system format, where each player faces an opponent of comparable skill from another team. The event promotes international camaraderie and high-level competition, and it has become a major platform for showcasing top chess talent from across the globe.

#### 6. Question

Consider the following statements about the FIDE Chess Olympiad:

• The Olympiad includes both open and women’s sections.

• It uses a knockout format where the winner is determined by elimination.

• Teams from all over the world participate in this event.

Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?

• a) 1 and 2 only

• c) 2 and 3 only

• d) 1, 2, and 3

Solution: b)

The Chess Olympiad has both open and women’s sections, and teams from across the world participate. However, it uses a Swiss-system format, not a knockout format, so statement 2 is incorrect.

About the International Chess Federation (FIDE) Chess Olympiad:

• The International Chess Federation (FIDE) Chess Olympiad is a biennial chess tournament in which teams from countries worldwide compete against each other.

• Organized by FIDE, the governing body of chess, the Chess Olympiadis one of the most prestigious team events in the chess world.

• It includes both an open section and a women’s section, and teams compete over several rounds in a Swiss-system format, where each player faces an opponent of comparable skill from another team.

• The event promotes international camaraderie and high-level competition, and it has become a major platform for showcasing top chess talent from across the globe.

Solution: b)

The Chess Olympiad has both open and women’s sections, and teams from across the world participate. However, it uses a Swiss-system format, not a knockout format, so statement 2 is incorrect.

About the International Chess Federation (FIDE) Chess Olympiad:

• The International Chess Federation (FIDE) Chess Olympiad is a biennial chess tournament in which teams from countries worldwide compete against each other.

• Organized by FIDE, the governing body of chess, the Chess Olympiadis one of the most prestigious team events in the chess world.

• The event promotes international camaraderie and high-level competition, and it has become a major platform for showcasing top chess talent from across the globe.

• Question 7 of 10 7. Question 1 points Match the following ancient civilizations with their unique characteristics: Civilization Unique Feature a) Indus Valley 1. Ziggurats and palaces b) Mesopotamia 2. Polytheistic worship of mother goddesses c) Nile (Egypt) 3. Oracle bone script d) Yellow River 4. Hieroglyphic writing Options: a) a-4, b-1, c-3, d-2 b) a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4 c) a-3, b-4, c-1, d-2 d) a-2, b-1, c-4, d-3 Correct Solution: d) The Indus Valley Civilization worshiped mother goddesses, Mesopotamia had ziggurats and palaces, Egypt used hieroglyphic writing, and the Yellow River Civilization used Oracle bone script. Incorrect Solution: d) The Indus Valley Civilization worshiped mother goddesses, Mesopotamia had ziggurats and palaces, Egypt used hieroglyphic writing, and the Yellow River Civilization used Oracle bone script.

#### 7. Question

Match the following ancient civilizations with their unique characteristics:

Civilization | Unique Feature

a) Indus Valley | 1. Ziggurats and palaces

b) Mesopotamia | 2. Polytheistic worship of mother goddesses

c) Nile (Egypt) | 3. Oracle bone script

d) Yellow River | 4. Hieroglyphic writing

Options:

• a) a-4, b-1, c-3, d-2

• b) a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4

• c) a-3, b-4, c-1, d-2

• d) a-2, b-1, c-4, d-3

Solution: d)

The Indus Valley Civilization worshiped mother goddesses, Mesopotamia had ziggurats and palaces, Egypt used hieroglyphic writing, and the Yellow River Civilization used Oracle bone script.

Solution: d)

The Indus Valley Civilization worshiped mother goddesses, Mesopotamia had ziggurats and palaces, Egypt used hieroglyphic writing, and the Yellow River Civilization used Oracle bone script.

• Question 8 of 10 8. Question 1 points Consider the following statements about Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAFs): SAFs are made from renewable sources like algae and waste oils. SAFs are currently used only in experimental aircraft. SAFs reduce aviation’s carbon emissions when compared to traditional jet fuels. SAFs can be blended with conventional jet fuels for commercial flights. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? a) 1, 3, and 4 only b) 1 and 2 only c) 2, 3, and 4 only d) 1, 2, 3, and 4 Correct Solution: a) SAFs are made from renewable sources, reduce carbon emissions, and can be blended with conventional fuels for commercial flights. However, they are not restricted to experimental aircraft; they are increasingly being used in commercial aviation, making statement 2 incorrect. Incorrect Solution: a) SAFs are made from renewable sources, reduce carbon emissions, and can be blended with conventional fuels for commercial flights. However, they are not restricted to experimental aircraft; they are increasingly being used in commercial aviation, making statement 2 incorrect.

#### 8. Question

Consider the following statements about Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAFs):

• SAFs are made from renewable sources like algae and waste oils.

• SAFs are currently used only in experimental aircraft.

• SAFs reduce aviation’s carbon emissions when compared to traditional jet fuels.

• SAFs can be blended with conventional jet fuels for commercial flights.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• a) 1, 3, and 4 only

• b) 1 and 2 only

• c) 2, 3, and 4 only

• d) 1, 2, 3, and 4

Solution: a)

SAFs are made from renewable sources, reduce carbon emissions, and can be blended with conventional fuels for commercial flights. However, they are not restricted to experimental aircraft; they are increasingly being used in commercial aviation, making statement 2 incorrect.

Solution: a)

• Question 9 of 10 9. Question 1 points Consider the following statements about the Integrated Development of Wildlife Habitats scheme: The scheme includes Project Tiger, Project Elephant, and Project Lion. The scheme emphasizes using advanced technology like camera traps and AI for conservation efforts. The scheme focuses primarily on marine wildlife conservation. How many of the above statements is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: b) Statement 3 is incorrect. The Union Cabinet has approved the Integrated Development of Wildlife Habitats schemefor the 15th Finance Commission cycle. The scheme supports key initiatives like Project Tiger, Project Elephant, and Development of Wildlife Habitat. The initiative focuses on boosting technological interventions, including the use of AI, camera traps, and conservation genetics for wildlife monitoring. Additionally, it supports projects like Project Dolphin and Project Lion, leveraging advanced tools for species conservation. The scheme benefits 55 tiger reserves, 33 elephant reserves, and 718 protected areas, contributing to both wildlife conservation and climate resilience. Incorrect Solution: b) Statement 3 is incorrect. The Union Cabinet has approved the Integrated Development of Wildlife Habitats schemefor the 15th Finance Commission cycle. The scheme supports key initiatives like Project Tiger, Project Elephant, and Development of Wildlife Habitat. The initiative focuses on boosting technological interventions, including the use of AI, camera traps, and conservation genetics for wildlife monitoring. Additionally, it supports projects like Project Dolphin and Project Lion, leveraging advanced tools for species conservation. The scheme benefits 55 tiger reserves, 33 elephant reserves, and 718 protected areas, contributing to both wildlife conservation and climate resilience.

#### 9. Question

Consider the following statements about the Integrated Development of Wildlife Habitats scheme:

• The scheme includes Project Tiger, Project Elephant, and Project Lion.

• The scheme emphasizes using advanced technology like camera traps and AI for conservation efforts.

• The scheme focuses primarily on marine wildlife conservation.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: b)

Statement 3 is incorrect.

• The Union Cabinet has approved the Integrated Development of Wildlife Habitats schemefor the 15th Finance Commission cycle.

• The scheme supports key initiatives like Project Tiger, Project Elephant, and Development of Wildlife Habitat.

• The initiative focuses on boosting technological interventions, including the use of AI, camera traps, and conservation genetics for wildlife monitoring.

• Additionally, it supports projects like Project Dolphin and Project Lion, leveraging advanced tools for species conservation.

• The scheme benefits 55 tiger reserves, 33 elephant reserves, and 718 protected areas, contributing to both wildlife conservation and climate resilience.

Solution: b)

Statement 3 is incorrect.

• The Union Cabinet has approved the Integrated Development of Wildlife Habitats schemefor the 15th Finance Commission cycle.

• The scheme supports key initiatives like Project Tiger, Project Elephant, and Development of Wildlife Habitat.

• The initiative focuses on boosting technological interventions, including the use of AI, camera traps, and conservation genetics for wildlife monitoring.

• Additionally, it supports projects like Project Dolphin and Project Lion, leveraging advanced tools for species conservation.

• The scheme benefits 55 tiger reserves, 33 elephant reserves, and 718 protected areas, contributing to both wildlife conservation and climate resilience.

• Question 10 of 10 10. Question 1 points Consider the following statements regarding the craftsmanship and technology of the Indus Valley Civilization: The Indus Valley Civilization is known for carnelian products and seal carving. The IVC had advanced knowledge of metallurgy, especially with copper and bronze. IVC artisans developed the first form of alphabetic writing. The civilization had elaborate water management systems. How many of the above statements is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) Only three d) All four Correct Solution: c) The IVC is known for its craftsmanship, advanced metallurgy, and water management systems. However, the civilization’s writing system is still undeciphered and is not known to be an alphabetic form, making statement 3 incorrect. Incorrect Solution: c) The IVC is known for its craftsmanship, advanced metallurgy, and water management systems. However, the civilization’s writing system is still undeciphered and is not known to be an alphabetic form, making statement 3 incorrect.

#### 10. Question

Consider the following statements regarding the craftsmanship and technology of the Indus Valley Civilization:

• The Indus Valley Civilization is known for carnelian products and seal carving.

• The IVC had advanced knowledge of metallurgy, especially with copper and bronze.

• IVC artisans developed the first form of alphabetic writing.

• The civilization had elaborate water management systems.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) Only three

• d) All four

Solution: c)

The IVC is known for its craftsmanship, advanced metallurgy, and water management systems. However, the civilization’s writing system is still undeciphered and is not known to be an alphabetic form, making statement 3 incorrect.

Solution: c)

Join our Official Telegram Channel HERE for Motivation and Fast Updates for

Join our Twitter Channel HERE

Follow our Instagram Channel HERE