Current Affairs Quiz 15 November 2024
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Current Affairs Quiz 15 November 2024 for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
The Volcanoes are usually located on which of the following places
CorrectAns;- d) All of the above
Explanation;-
• The sixty percent of all active volcanoes occur at the boundaries between tectonic plates.
• The most volcanoes are found along a belt, called the “Ring of Fire” that encircles the Pacific Ocean, as shown in the below image where many interaction of plates takes place like Convergence and Divergence forces.
• Some volcanoes, like those that form the Hawaiian Islands, occur in the interior of plates at areas called “hot spots.”
IncorrectAns;- d) All of the above
Explanation;-
• The sixty percent of all active volcanoes occur at the boundaries between tectonic plates.
• The most volcanoes are found along a belt, called the “Ring of Fire” that encircles the Pacific Ocean, as shown in the below image where many interaction of plates takes place like Convergence and Divergence forces.
• Some volcanoes, like those that form the Hawaiian Islands, occur in the interior of plates at areas called “hot spots.”
- Question 2 of 5
2. Question
With reference to the International Energy Agency, consider the following statements:
1. It is an autonomous intergovernmental organization within the Organisation for
Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) framework.
2. It was established in the wake of the 1973 oil crisis.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: C
Both the statements are correct.IncorrectAnswer: C
Both the statements are correct. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Thiruvalluvar:
1. Thiruvalluvar is a celebrated Telugu poet and philosopher
2. He was the author of Thirukkural
Select the correct answer using the codeCorrectAnswer: B
Thiruvalluvar
– Thiruvalluvar, also known as Valluvar, was a celebrated Tamil poet and philosopher. He is best known for Thirukkural a collection of couplets on ethics, politics, economics, and love.Thirukkural
-Thirukkural is one of the most revered ancient works in Tamil language. It is considered a ‘common creed’, providing a guide for human morals and betterment in life. It has been translated into several languages, including a translation into Latin by Constanzo Beschi in 1730IncorrectAnswer: B
Thiruvalluvar
– Thiruvalluvar, also known as Valluvar, was a celebrated Tamil poet and philosopher. He is best known for Thirukkural a collection of couplets on ethics, politics, economics, and love.Thirukkural
-Thirukkural is one of the most revered ancient works in Tamil language. It is considered a ‘common creed’, providing a guide for human morals and betterment in life. It has been translated into several languages, including a translation into Latin by Constanzo Beschi in 1730 - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which of the following is not a member of ‘Gulf Cooperation Council’?
CorrectAns: (a)
IncorrectAns: (a)
- Question 5 of 5
5. Question
With reference to National Technical Textiles Mission, consider the following statements:
1. An Export Promotion Council will be set up to boost export of technical textiles.
2. The Mission has four year implementation period from FY 2020-21 to 2023-24.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
CorrectAnswer: C
Both the statements are correctIncorrectAnswer: C
Both the statements are correct
