Current Affairs Quiz 16 January 2025
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Current Affairs Quiz 16 January 2025 For UPSC Exam
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1. Question
What does a “trade deficit” indicate about a country’s economy?
CorrectAnswer: B) The country imports more goods and services than it exports.
Explanation:
A trade deficit occurs when a country’s imports (goods and services it buys from other countries) exceed its exports (goods and services it sells to other countries). This means more money is flowing out of the country to purchase foreign goods and services than is coming in from selling domestic goods and services abroad.IncorrectAnswer: B) The country imports more goods and services than it exports.
Explanation:
A trade deficit occurs when a country’s imports (goods and services it buys from other countries) exceed its exports (goods and services it sells to other countries). This means more money is flowing out of the country to purchase foreign goods and services than is coming in from selling domestic goods and services abroad. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Which of the following countries does NOT share a border with Israel?
CorrectAnswer: D) Iraq
Explanation:
Israel shares borders with the following countries:
Egypt to the southwest.
Jordan to the east.
Syria to the northeast.
Lebanon to the north.
Iraq does not share a border with Israel. It is located further east and separated from Israel by Jordan and Syria.IncorrectAnswer: D) Iraq
Explanation:
Israel shares borders with the following countries:
Egypt to the southwest.
Jordan to the east.
Syria to the northeast.
Lebanon to the north.
Iraq does not share a border with Israel. It is located further east and separated from Israel by Jordan and Syria. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
The recent ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas was mediated by which countries?
CorrectAnswer: A) United States, Qatar, and Egypt
Explanation:
The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas was facilitated by the United States, Qatar, and Egypt, leveraging their diplomatic influence in the region. Egypt has historically played a central role, while Qatar and the U.S. have contributed through negotiations to de-escalate tensions and achieve a temporary truce.IncorrectAnswer: A) United States, Qatar, and Egypt
Explanation:
The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas was facilitated by the United States, Qatar, and Egypt, leveraging their diplomatic influence in the region. Egypt has historically played a central role, while Qatar and the U.S. have contributed through negotiations to de-escalate tensions and achieve a temporary truce. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which of the following national parks are located in Karnataka?
CorrectAnswer: B) Bandipur National Park and Nagarhole National Park
Explanation:
Bandipur National Park and Nagarhole National Park are both located in Karnataka and are part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. These parks are renowned for their rich wildlife, including tigers and elephants.
The other options include national parks from different states:
•Gir National Park (Gujarat)
•Sundarbans National Park (West Bengal)
•Ranthambore National Park (Rajasthan)
•Periyar National Park (Kerala)
•Kudremukh National Park (also in Karnataka but not paired correctly in the option).IncorrectAnswer: B) Bandipur National Park and Nagarhole National Park
Explanation:
Bandipur National Park and Nagarhole National Park are both located in Karnataka and are part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. These parks are renowned for their rich wildlife, including tigers and elephants.
The other options include national parks from different states:
•Gir National Park (Gujarat)
•Sundarbans National Park (West Bengal)
•Ranthambore National Park (Rajasthan)
•Periyar National Park (Kerala)
•Kudremukh National Park (also in Karnataka but not paired correctly in the option). - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Which countries are associated with the launch of the Blue Ghost Lunar Lander and iSpace Resilience?
CorrectAnswer: A) Blue Ghost Lunar Lander (USA), iSpace Resilience (Japan)
Explanation:
Blue Ghost Lunar Lander is developed by Firefly Aerospace from the United States.
iSpace Resilience is developed by the Japanese company iSpace.IncorrectAnswer: A) Blue Ghost Lunar Lander (USA), iSpace Resilience (Japan)
Explanation:
Blue Ghost Lunar Lander is developed by Firefly Aerospace from the United States.
iSpace Resilience is developed by the Japanese company iSpace.
