19 October 2021 Current Affairs Quiz
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19 October 2021 Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Quality Council of India (QCI) Which of the following is INCORRECT?
CorrectAns: A
IncorrectAns: A
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2. Question
Which of the following international conventions deal with the management of hazardous substances?
1. Basel Convention
2. Cartagena Protocol
3. Stockholm Convention
Select the correct answer using the code given below.CorrectAnswer: B
The Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety to the Convention on Biological Diversity is an international
agreement which aims to ensure the safe handling, transport and use of living modified organisms
(LMOs) resulting from modern biotechnology.IncorrectAnswer: B
The Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety to the Convention on Biological Diversity is an international
agreement which aims to ensure the safe handling, transport and use of living modified organisms
(LMOs) resulting from modern biotechnology. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which of the following statements regarding spacecraft Shenzhou-12 is\are correct?
1. China launched a spacecraft Shenzhou-12, carrying three astronauts to part of a space station still under construction for the longest stay in low Earth orbit by any Chinese national.
2. China is the fourth country after the former Soviet Union, United States and India to carry out a manned mission on its own.Select the correct answer from the code below.
CorrectAnswer: A
China launched a spacecraft Shenzhou-12, carrying three astronauts to part of a space station still under construction for the longest stay in low Earth orbit by any Chinese national.
China is the third country after the former Soviet Union, United States and India to carry out a manned mission on its own.IncorrectAnswer: A
China launched a spacecraft Shenzhou-12, carrying three astronauts to part of a space station still under construction for the longest stay in low Earth orbit by any Chinese national.
China is the third country after the former Soviet Union, United States and India to carry out a manned mission on its own. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which of the following are the Rabi Crops?
1. Wheat
2. Moong Dal
3. Mustard
4. Watermelon
Select the correct answer from the code below.CorrectAns; – a) Only 1 and 3
Explanation; –
The Moong Dal is Kharif Crop and Water Melon is Zaid Crop.About Kharif Crops
• Crops that are sown during the southwest monsoon season are called kharif or monsoon crops.
• These crops are sown at the beginning of the season around end May to early June and are harvested post the monsoon rains beginning October.
• Rice, maize, pulses such as urad, moong dal and millets are among the key kharif crops.About Rabi Crops
• Those that are sown during winter, are called rabi or winter crops.
• It begins by October.
• These crops are sown at the onset of winter which coincides with the northeast monsoon.
• The harvest for these crops happens typically during April and May, during the summer season.
• Wheat which is the staple grain for people in the Northern parts of the country is among the key rabi crops.
• Vegetables such as potato, tomato and onion are also cultivated post the winter onset and are harvested in summer.
• Some of the examples of Rabi crops except mustard are barley, gram, rapeseeds, oat and wheat.About Zaid Crop
• This crop is grown in some parts of country during March to June.
• Prominent examples are Muskmelon, Watermelon, Vegetables of cucurbitacae family such as bitter gourd, pumpkin, ridged gourd etc.IncorrectAns; – a) Only 1 and 3
Explanation; –
The Moong Dal is Kharif Crop and Water Melon is Zaid Crop.About Kharif Crops
• Crops that are sown during the southwest monsoon season are called kharif or monsoon crops.
• These crops are sown at the beginning of the season around end May to early June and are harvested post the monsoon rains beginning October.
• Rice, maize, pulses such as urad, moong dal and millets are among the key kharif crops.About Rabi Crops
• Those that are sown during winter, are called rabi or winter crops.
• It begins by October.
• These crops are sown at the onset of winter which coincides with the northeast monsoon.
• The harvest for these crops happens typically during April and May, during the summer season.
• Wheat which is the staple grain for people in the Northern parts of the country is among the key rabi crops.
• Vegetables such as potato, tomato and onion are also cultivated post the winter onset and are harvested in summer.
• Some of the examples of Rabi crops except mustard are barley, gram, rapeseeds, oat and wheat.About Zaid Crop
• This crop is grown in some parts of country during March to June.
• Prominent examples are Muskmelon, Watermelon, Vegetables of cucurbitacae family such as bitter gourd, pumpkin, ridged gourd etc. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Which of the following countries share border with West Bank?
1. Israel
2. Jordan
3. Syria
Select the correct answer from the code below.CorrectAns; – a) Only 1 and 2
Explanation; –
• Syria doesn’t border with west bank.
• Recently Israeli gunshot paralyzed PalestinianAbout West Bank
• West Bank is a landlocked territory near the Mediterranean coast of Western Asia, bordered by Jordan to the east and by Israel on the south, west and north.
• The West Bank also contains a significant section of the western Dead Sea shore.
• Presently, most of the West Bank is administered by Israel though 42% of it is under varying degrees of autonomous rule by the Fatah-run Palestinian Authority. The Gaza Strip is currently under the control of Hamas.IncorrectAns; – a) Only 1 and 2
Explanation; –
• Syria doesn’t border with west bank.
• Recently Israeli gunshot paralyzed PalestinianAbout West Bank
• West Bank is a landlocked territory near the Mediterranean coast of Western Asia, bordered by Jordan to the east and by Israel on the south, west and north.
• The West Bank also contains a significant section of the western Dead Sea shore.
• Presently, most of the West Bank is administered by Israel though 42% of it is under varying degrees of autonomous rule by the Fatah-run Palestinian Authority. The Gaza Strip is currently under the control of Hamas.
