Current Affairs Quiz 02 January 2025
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Current Affairs Quiz 02 January 2025 For UPSC Exam
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1. Question
Which of the following statements regarding the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), 2010, is/are correct?
1. FCRA regulates the acceptance and utilization of foreign funds by individuals, associations, and organizations in India.
2. FCRA requires foreign contributions to be used only for the purposes for which the organization is registered.
3. Only registered political parties are allowed to receive foreign contributions under FCRA.
Select the correct answer using the code below:CorrectAnswer: b) 1 and 2 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is correct: FCRA regulates the acceptance and utilization of foreign funds by individuals, associations, and organizations in India.
• Statement 2 is correct: FCRA mandates that foreign contributions must be used only for the purpose for which the organization is registered.
• Statement 3 is incorrect: Political parties are generally prohibited from receiving foreign contributions under FCRA. Only certain exceptions, like political parties that are not directly involved in electoral activities, may receive foreign contributions under specific conditions.IncorrectAnswer: b) 1 and 2 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is correct: FCRA regulates the acceptance and utilization of foreign funds by individuals, associations, and organizations in India.
• Statement 2 is correct: FCRA mandates that foreign contributions must be used only for the purpose for which the organization is registered.
• Statement 3 is incorrect: Political parties are generally prohibited from receiving foreign contributions under FCRA. Only certain exceptions, like political parties that are not directly involved in electoral activities, may receive foreign contributions under specific conditions. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Which of the following statements regarding the commissioning of new platforms by the Indian Navy in January 2024 is/are correct?
1. INS Vagsheer is a stealth frigate.
2. INS Surat is a stealth destroyer.
3. INS Nilgiri is a submarine.
Select the correct answer using the code below:CorrectAnswer: a) Only One
Explanation:
• INS Vagsheer: INS Vagsheer is a submarine and is part of the Scorpène-class of submarines. It is not a stealth frigate, which is a different class of naval warship. Therefore, Statement 1 is incorrect.
• INS Surat: INS Surat is indeed a stealth destroyer, which is a type of warship designed to be less detectable by radar, hence the term “stealth.” Therefore, Statement 2 is correct.
• INS Nilgiri: INS Nilgiri is a stealth frigate, not a submarine. It is designed as a frigate with stealth technology, meaning it is meant for surface warfare and anti-submarine roles. Thus, Statement 3 is incorrect.IncorrectAnswer: a) Only One
Explanation:
• INS Vagsheer: INS Vagsheer is a submarine and is part of the Scorpène-class of submarines. It is not a stealth frigate, which is a different class of naval warship. Therefore, Statement 1 is incorrect.
• INS Surat: INS Surat is indeed a stealth destroyer, which is a type of warship designed to be less detectable by radar, hence the term “stealth.” Therefore, Statement 2 is correct.
• INS Nilgiri: INS Nilgiri is a stealth frigate, not a submarine. It is designed as a frigate with stealth technology, meaning it is meant for surface warfare and anti-submarine roles. Thus, Statement 3 is incorrect. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which nodal ministry takes care of cybercrime issues in India?
CorrectAnswer: d) Ministry of Home Affairs
Explanation: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is the nodal ministry responsible for handling cybercrime issues in India, particularly through the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C), which was set up to combat cybercrime in the country.IncorrectAnswer: d) Ministry of Home Affairs
Explanation: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is the nodal ministry responsible for handling cybercrime issues in India, particularly through the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C), which was set up to combat cybercrime in the country. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which of the following statements regarding the Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX) by ISRO is/are correct?
1. The Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX) is part of ISRO’s efforts to master the technology for future missions, including Chandrayaan-4.
2. The SpaDeX mission involves docking two satellites in space as part of ISRO’s preparation for the Chandrayaan-4 lunar mission.
3. The two satellites in the SpaDeX mission are positioned at an altitude of 1,000 km above Earth.
How many of them are correct ??CorrectAnswer: b) Only Two
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is correct as the SpaDeX mission is indeed part of ISRO’s efforts to develop the technology needed for future space missions, including Chandrayaan-4.
• Statement 2 is also correct as the mission involves docking two satellites to test this technology.
• Statement 3 is incorrect because the satellites in the SpaDeX mission are positioned at an altitude of 475 km above Earth, not 1,000 km.IncorrectAnswer: b) Only Two
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is correct as the SpaDeX mission is indeed part of ISRO’s efforts to develop the technology needed for future space missions, including Chandrayaan-4.
• Statement 2 is also correct as the mission involves docking two satellites to test this technology.
• Statement 3 is incorrect because the satellites in the SpaDeX mission are positioned at an altitude of 475 km above Earth, not 1,000 km. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Which of the following statements regarding the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) is/are correct?
1. I4C aims to provide a platform for citizens to report cybercrimes and unlawful content.
2. I4C was established to aid law enforcement agencies in tackling cybercrimes across India.
3. I4C allows foreign nationals to directly report cybercrimes to Indian authorities.
Select the correct answer using the code below:CorrectAnswer: a) 1 and 2 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1: Correct. I4C provides a platform for citizens to report cybercrimes and unlawful content.
• Statement 2: Correct. I4C was established to assist law enforcement agencies in addressing cybercrimes.
• Statement 3: Incorrect. I4C primarily focuses on issues within India, and foreign nationals are not directly involved in reporting to Indian authorities.IncorrectAnswer: a) 1 and 2 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1: Correct. I4C provides a platform for citizens to report cybercrimes and unlawful content.
• Statement 2: Correct. I4C was established to assist law enforcement agencies in addressing cybercrimes.
• Statement 3: Incorrect. I4C primarily focuses on issues within India, and foreign nationals are not directly involved in reporting to Indian authorities.
