Current Affairs Quiz 14 November 2024
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Current Affairs Quiz 14 November 2024 for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC)
1. All the member countries of OIC belong to either to Africa or Asia.
2. India has never been invited to OIC meetings.
3. It endeavors to safeguard and protect the interests of the Muslim world
Select the correct answer using the cod given below.CorrectAns. C
• The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) is the second largest intergovernmental organization after the United Nations with a membership of 57 states spread over four continents.• The Organization is the collective voice of the Muslim world. It endeavors to safeguard and protect the interests of the Muslim world in the spirit of promoting international peace and harmony among various people of the world.
• The Organization was established upon a decision of the historical summit which took place in Rabat, Kingdom of Morocco on 25 September 1969
• The first OIC Charter was adopted by the 3rd ICFM Session held in 1972. The Charter laid down the objectives and principles of the organization and fundamental purposes to strengthen the solidarity and cooperation among the Member States
IncorrectAns. C
• The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) is the second largest intergovernmental organization after the United Nations with a membership of 57 states spread over four continents.• The Organization is the collective voice of the Muslim world. It endeavors to safeguard and protect the interests of the Muslim world in the spirit of promoting international peace and harmony among various people of the world.
• The Organization was established upon a decision of the historical summit which took place in Rabat, Kingdom of Morocco on 25 September 1969
• The first OIC Charter was adopted by the 3rd ICFM Session held in 1972. The Charter laid down the objectives and principles of the organization and fundamental purposes to strengthen the solidarity and cooperation among the Member States
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2. Question
Consider the following about Microplastics.
1) They are small plastic pieces less than a nanometer long.
2) Bureau ofIndian Standards (BIS) has classified them as unsafe for consumer products.
3) Microbeads are a type of microplastic that are sometimes found in toothpastes.
4) If dumped in oceans, these pose a potential threat to aquatic life.
Select the correct answer using the codes below.CorrectCorrect Answer : B
Answer Justification :
Justification: Statement 1 and 4: These are plastic pieces less than five millimeters long which if engulfed by marine life can pose grave danger to them. Possibilities are even more since they easily pass through water filtration systems. Microplastics come from a variety of sources, including from larger plastic debris that degrades into smaller and smaller pieces
Statement 3: Microbeads have emerged as a new form of threat. First patented in 1972 for use in cleansers. Due to abrasive nature, microbeads began to replace natural material like ground almonds, oatmeal and sea salt in the area of cosmetics, e.g. as exfoliating agents in facewash or in toothpaste.IncorrectCorrect Answer : B
Answer Justification :
Justification: Statement 1 and 4: These are plastic pieces less than five millimeters long which if engulfed by marine life can pose grave danger to them. Possibilities are even more since they easily pass through water filtration systems. Microplastics come from a variety of sources, including from larger plastic debris that degrades into smaller and smaller pieces
Statement 3: Microbeads have emerged as a new form of threat. First patented in 1972 for use in cleansers. Due to abrasive nature, microbeads began to replace natural material like ground almonds, oatmeal and sea salt in the area of cosmetics, e.g. as exfoliating agents in facewash or in toothpaste. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements about Disinvestment
1. Disinvestment or divestiture refers to the government selling or liquidating its assets or stakes in PSE (public sector enterprise).
2. The Department for investment and public asset management (DIPAM) under Ministry of commerce and Industry is the nodal agency for disinvestment.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: A
What is Disinvestment?
• Disinvestment or divestiture refers to the government selling or liquidating its assets or stakes in PSE (public sector enterprise).
• The Department for investment and public asset management (DIPAM) under Ministry of finance is the nodal agency for disinvestment
• It is done when a PSU start incurring the loss of exchequer.
• Disinvestment proceeds can help the government fund its fiscal deficit.IncorrectAnswer: A
What is Disinvestment?
• Disinvestment or divestiture refers to the government selling or liquidating its assets or stakes in PSE (public sector enterprise).
• The Department for investment and public asset management (DIPAM) under Ministry of finance is the nodal agency for disinvestment
• It is done when a PSU start incurring the loss of exchequer.
• Disinvestment proceeds can help the government fund its fiscal deficit. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
What is/are the qualification for a habitat to be called a Green Habitat concept:
1) Should be located near a region denoted as forest or classified forest by the government
2) Should not consume groundwater for its water usage
3) Should use natural sunlight and wind to maximum effectiveness
Select the correct answer using the codes below.CorrectCorrect Answer: B
Answer Justification :
Justification: The buildings, under the concept, are planned to be designed in such a way that natural sunlight and wind would be used to maximum and the usage of electricity reduces to the minimum. The Kerala government is considering promoting a ‘green habitat’ concept giving thrust to eco- friendly and reusable building materials, natural water storage and solid waste management. The objective of the concept is to introduce maximum eco-friendly and reusable materials in the construction.
Statement 1: There is no such requirement, a green habitat can be within a city as well. Statement 2: The habitat can use groundwater provided the use is sustainable. However, A rainwater harvesting or natural water storage system would be a sure feature of such ‘green’ buildings, where even kitchen and drainage water would be recycled and reused for other household purposes.IncorrectCorrect Answer: B
Answer Justification :
Justification: The buildings, under the concept, are planned to be designed in such a way that natural sunlight and wind would be used to maximum and the usage of electricity reduces to the minimum. The Kerala government is considering promoting a ‘green habitat’ concept giving thrust to eco- friendly and reusable building materials, natural water storage and solid waste management. The objective of the concept is to introduce maximum eco-friendly and reusable materials in the construction.
Statement 1: There is no such requirement, a green habitat can be within a city as well. Statement 2: The habitat can use groundwater provided the use is sustainable. However, A rainwater harvesting or natural water storage system would be a sure feature of such ‘green’ buildings, where even kitchen and drainage water would be recycled and reused for other household purposes. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
With reference to Agni 4 missile, which of the following statements are correct
1. It is a surface to surface missile
2. It is fuelled by liquid propellant only
3. It can deliver one tonne nuclear warheads about 7500kms away
Select the correct answer using the codes belowCorrectAns. A
Explanation• The surface-to-surface medium range nuclear capable missile was tested by the Strategic Forces of the Indian Army.
• It is the fourth in the Agni series of missiles which was earlier known as Agni II prime.
• It has been developed by India’s DRDO and displayed a number of new technologies and significant improvement in missile technology.
• The missile is light-weight and has two stages of solid propulsion and a payload with re-entry heat shield.
• With 3,500 to 4,000 km range, it is capable of striking targets in nearly all of mainland China, if launched from northeastern part of India.IncorrectAns. A
Explanation• The surface-to-surface medium range nuclear capable missile was tested by the Strategic Forces of the Indian Army.
• It is the fourth in the Agni series of missiles which was earlier known as Agni II prime.
• It has been developed by India’s DRDO and displayed a number of new technologies and significant improvement in missile technology.
• The missile is light-weight and has two stages of solid propulsion and a payload with re-entry heat shield.
• With 3,500 to 4,000 km range, it is capable of striking targets in nearly all of mainland China, if launched from northeastern part of India.
