Current Affairs Quiz 26 December 2023
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Current Affairs Quiz 26 December 2023 for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
With reference to marine heat wave , which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. A marine heat wave is an extreme weather event characterized by a significant increase in sea surface temperature in a specific region of the ocean
2. MHWs can persist for weeks, months, or even years.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.CorrectAns: C
Marine Heat Waves (MHWs)
• A marine heat wave is an extreme weather event characterized by a significant increase in sea surface temperature in a specific region of the ocean.
• It is defined as when the surface temperature rises 3 to 4 degrees Celsius above the average temperature for at least five consecutive days.
• MHWs can persist for weeks, months, or even years.
• Currently, MHWs have affected several regions, including the north-east Pacific, the southern hemisphere in the southern Indian Ocean and the Pacific, the north-east Atlantic, tropical North Atlantic, and the Mediterranean.IncorrectAns: C
Marine Heat Waves (MHWs)
• A marine heat wave is an extreme weather event characterized by a significant increase in sea surface temperature in a specific region of the ocean.
• It is defined as when the surface temperature rises 3 to 4 degrees Celsius above the average temperature for at least five consecutive days.
• MHWs can persist for weeks, months, or even years.
• Currently, MHWs have affected several regions, including the north-east Pacific, the southern hemisphere in the southern Indian Ocean and the Pacific, the north-east Atlantic, tropical North Atlantic, and the Mediterranean. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements:
1. The Barren Island volcano is an active volcano located in the Indian territory.
2. Barren Island lies about 140 km east of Great Nicobar.
3. The last time the Barren Island volcano erupted was in 1991 and it has remained inactive since then.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAns: (a)
• Barren Island is India’s only active volcano which is located in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
• It is located at about 140 km from Port Blair, southern part of Andaman Island in Andaman Sea. The distance between Barren Island to Great Nicobar is more than the given distance. Hence, statement 2 is not correct.
• First recorded eruption of the volcano dates back to 1787. In the past 100 years, it has erupted at least five times. Then for the next 100 years, it remained silent. It re-erupted massively in 1991.
• Since then, the eruption has been recorded every two-three years; the latest in the series was February 2016. Hence, statement 3 is not correct. Therefore, option (a) is the correct answer.IncorrectAns: (a)
• Barren Island is India’s only active volcano which is located in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
• It is located at about 140 km from Port Blair, southern part of Andaman Island in Andaman Sea. The distance between Barren Island to Great Nicobar is more than the given distance. Hence, statement 2 is not correct.
• First recorded eruption of the volcano dates back to 1787. In the past 100 years, it has erupted at least five times. Then for the next 100 years, it remained silent. It re-erupted massively in 1991.
• Since then, the eruption has been recorded every two-three years; the latest in the series was February 2016. Hence, statement 3 is not correct. Therefore, option (a) is the correct answer. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
With reference to Solar mini-grids, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. Solar mini-grids are small-scale electricity generation and distribution systems utilizing solar photovoltaic (PV) technology, storing electricity in batteries.
2. They are designed to provide reliable and affordable electricity to communities lacking access to the main power grid or experiencing frequent power outages.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.CorrectAns: C
Solar Mini-grids
• Solar mini-grids are small-scale electricity generation and distribution systems utilizing solar photovoltaic (PV) technology, storing electricity in batteries.
• They are designed to provide reliable and affordable electricity to communities lacking access to the main power grid or experiencing frequent power outages.IncorrectAns: C
Solar Mini-grids
• Solar mini-grids are small-scale electricity generation and distribution systems utilizing solar photovoltaic (PV) technology, storing electricity in batteries.
• They are designed to provide reliable and affordable electricity to communities lacking access to the main power grid or experiencing frequent power outages. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which of the following statements regarding National Commission for Minorities are correct?
1. Only Muslims, Christians, Buddhists and Jains have been notified in Gazette of India as minority communities by the Union Government all over India.
2. The term “minority” is not defined in the Indian Constitution.
Select the correct answer using the code below.CorrectAnswer: B
About National Commission for Minorities (NCM)
• The Union Government set up the National Commission for Minorities (NCM) under the National Commission for Minorities Act, 1992. Hence, the NCM is a Statutory Body.
• Six religious communities, viz; Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Zoroastrians (Parsis) and Jains have been notified in Gazette of India as minority communities by the Union Government all over India.
• The term “minority” is not defined in the Indian Constitution. However, the Constitution recognises religious and linguistic minorities – The NCM Act defines a minority as “a community notified as such by the Central government.”
• The NCM adheres to the United Nations Declaration of 18 December 1992 which states that “States shall protect the existence of the National or Ethnic, Cultural, Religious and Linguistic identity of minorities within their respective territories and encourage conditions for the promotion of that identity.”IncorrectAnswer: B
About National Commission for Minorities (NCM)
• The Union Government set up the National Commission for Minorities (NCM) under the National Commission for Minorities Act, 1992. Hence, the NCM is a Statutory Body.
• Six religious communities, viz; Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Zoroastrians (Parsis) and Jains have been notified in Gazette of India as minority communities by the Union Government all over India.
• The term “minority” is not defined in the Indian Constitution. However, the Constitution recognises religious and linguistic minorities – The NCM Act defines a minority as “a community notified as such by the Central government.”
• The NCM adheres to the United Nations Declaration of 18 December 1992 which states that “States shall protect the existence of the National or Ethnic, Cultural, Religious and Linguistic identity of minorities within their respective territories and encourage conditions for the promotion of that identity.” - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Which of the following tribes is/are Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) of Andaman & Nicobar Islands?
1. Jarawas
2. Onge
3. Shompenes
4. Sentenelese
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:CorrectAnswer 😀
FPVTGs in Andaman & Nicobar Islands
1. Onges
2. Jarawas
3. Shompens
4. Santenelese
5. Great AndamaneseIncorrectAnswer 😀
FPVTGs in Andaman & Nicobar Islands
1. Onges
2. Jarawas
3. Shompens
4. Santenelese
5. Great Andamanese
