Current Affairs Quiz 02 March 2024
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Current Affairs Quiz 02 March 2024 for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Very Short-Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS).
1. VSHORADS stands as a fourth-generation Man Portable Air Defence System (MANPAD), meticulously crafted to counter low-altitude aerial threats across short distances.
2. The missile’s propulsion is facilitated by a dual-thrust solid motor, enhancing its operational efficiency.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectCorrect Answer : C
IncorrectCorrect Answer : C
- Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements with reference to parliamentary committees:
1. The Constitution of India has prescribed specific functions for all parliamentary committees.
2. The standing committees are permanent and work on a continuous basis.
Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?CorrectAnswer: A
The Constitution of India makes a mention of these committees at different places, but without
making any specific provisions regarding their composition, tenure, functions, etc. All these matters
are dealt with by the rules of two Houses. Accordingly, a parliamentary committee means a committee
that: Hence statement 1 is not correct.IncorrectAnswer: A
The Constitution of India makes a mention of these committees at different places, but without
making any specific provisions regarding their composition, tenure, functions, etc. All these matters
are dealt with by the rules of two Houses. Accordingly, a parliamentary committee means a committee
that: Hence statement 1 is not correct. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements regarding pyrolysis:
1. It is the thermal degradation of plastic and biomass waste at different temperatures, in the presence of oxygen.
2. Pyrolysis of carbonaceous wastes like coconut shell yields charcoal.
3. It is considered as a cleaner technology in waste management compared to incineration.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: D
Pyrolysis is the heating of an organic material, such as biomass, in the absence of oxygen. It is considered
as one of the most favorable and effective disposing of solid waste methods, which is an environmentally
friendly and efficient way. Hence statement 1 is not correct.IncorrectAnswer: D
Pyrolysis is the heating of an organic material, such as biomass, in the absence of oxygen. It is considered
as one of the most favorable and effective disposing of solid waste methods, which is an environmentally
friendly and efficient way. Hence statement 1 is not correct. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
For outstanding contribution to which one of the following fields is Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize given?
CorrectAns: (c)
IncorrectAns: (c)
- Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Which of the following is issued by registered foreign portfolio investors to overseas investors who want to be part of the Indian stock market without registering themselves directly?
CorrectAns: (d)
IncorrectAns: (d)
