Current Affairs Quiz 03 January 2025
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Current Affairs Quiz 03 January 2025 For UPSC Exam
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1. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Bellatrix Aerospace:
1. Bellatrix Aerospace is an Indian space start-up based in Chennai.
2. It has developed the Rudra High-Performance Green Propulsion System.
3. The propulsion system was tested successfully aboard the PSLV C-60 mission’s POEM-4 platform.
4. The Rudra propulsion system operates on conventional chemical fuel.
Which of the statements given above are correct?CorrectAnswer: (c) 2 and 3 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1: Incorrect. Bellatrix Aerospace is based in Bengaluru, not in Chennai.
• Statement 2: Correct. Bellatrix Aerospace developed the Rudra High-Performance Green Propulsion System, an eco-friendly propulsion technology.
• Statement 3: Correct. The Rudra propulsion system was successfully tested aboard the Payload Orbital Experiment Module-4 (POEM-4) of the PSLV C-60 mission.
• Statement 4: Incorrect. The Rudra system is a green propulsion system, meaning it uses environmentally friendly fuel, unlike conventional chemical fuels.IncorrectAnswer: (c) 2 and 3 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1: Incorrect. Bellatrix Aerospace is based in Bengaluru, not in Chennai.
• Statement 2: Correct. Bellatrix Aerospace developed the Rudra High-Performance Green Propulsion System, an eco-friendly propulsion technology.
• Statement 3: Correct. The Rudra propulsion system was successfully tested aboard the Payload Orbital Experiment Module-4 (POEM-4) of the PSLV C-60 mission.
• Statement 4: Incorrect. The Rudra system is a green propulsion system, meaning it uses environmentally friendly fuel, unlike conventional chemical fuels. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
The Torrijos-Carter Treaties, signed in 1977, are associated with which of the following?
CorrectAnswer: (a) Transfer of the Panama Canal from U.S. control to Panama.
Explanation:
• The Torrijos-Carter Treaties were signed in 1977 between the United States and Panama to facilitate the transfer of control of the Panama Canal from the U.S. to Panama.Points about the treaties:
• The first treaty, the Panama Canal Treaty, annulled U.S. sovereignty over the canal and its surrounding areas, transferring full control to Panama by December 31, 1999.
• The second treaty, the Permanent Neutrality Treaty, ensured that the canal would remain open and neutral for vessels from all nations during both peacetime and wartime.
• These treaties marked the end of nearly a century of U.S. control over the canal, which had been a symbol of American engineering and global influence since its completion in 1914.
• The treaties also represented Panama’s assertion of its sovereignty over its territory and the canal.IncorrectAnswer: (a) Transfer of the Panama Canal from U.S. control to Panama.
Explanation:
• The Torrijos-Carter Treaties were signed in 1977 between the United States and Panama to facilitate the transfer of control of the Panama Canal from the U.S. to Panama.Points about the treaties:
• The first treaty, the Panama Canal Treaty, annulled U.S. sovereignty over the canal and its surrounding areas, transferring full control to Panama by December 31, 1999.
• The second treaty, the Permanent Neutrality Treaty, ensured that the canal would remain open and neutral for vessels from all nations during both peacetime and wartime.
• These treaties marked the end of nearly a century of U.S. control over the canal, which had been a symbol of American engineering and global influence since its completion in 1914.
• The treaties also represented Panama’s assertion of its sovereignty over its territory and the canal. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which of the following bodies regulates genetically modified organisms (GMO) in India?
CorrectAnswer: (d) Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC)
Explanation:
• The Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC), under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, is responsible for the approval and environmental regulation of GMOs, including crops, in India.
• ICAR and the Ministry of Agriculture are involved in agricultural research and policy but do not directly regulate GMOs.
• BRAI was a proposed body to regulate GMOs but has not been established yet.IncorrectAnswer: (d) Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC)
Explanation:
• The Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC), under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, is responsible for the approval and environmental regulation of GMOs, including crops, in India.
• ICAR and the Ministry of Agriculture are involved in agricultural research and policy but do not directly regulate GMOs.
• BRAI was a proposed body to regulate GMOs but has not been established yet. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
The Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) operates under which of the following ministries in India?
CorrectAnswer: (c) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Explanation:
The Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC), responsible for approving and regulating genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in India, functions under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.IncorrectAnswer: (c) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Explanation:
The Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC), responsible for approving and regulating genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in India, functions under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Unified District Information System for Education (UDISE+)?
1. UDISE+ is an initiative to collect data on school education in India.
2. It is maintained by the Ministry of Rural Development.
3. UDISE+ covers both government and private schools across India.
4. It collects data on facilities like electricity, drinking water, and toilets in schools.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: (c) 1, 3, and 4 only
Explanation:
• UDISE+ is a comprehensive data collection system that provides detailed information on school education, including facilities like electricity, drinking water, and toilets, across both government and private schools in India.
• It is maintained by the Ministry of Education, not the Ministry of Rural Development.IncorrectAnswer: (c) 1, 3, and 4 only
Explanation:
• UDISE+ is a comprehensive data collection system that provides detailed information on school education, including facilities like electricity, drinking water, and toilets, across both government and private schools in India.
• It is maintained by the Ministry of Education, not the Ministry of Rural Development.
