Current Affairs Quiz 04 January 2024
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Current Affairs Quiz 04 January 2024 for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
Which organization operates the Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT), the world’s largest radio telescope operating at meter wavelengths?
CorrectAnswer: B. Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR)
Explanation: The Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT), the world’s largest radio telescope operating at meter wavelengths, is operated by the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR). GMRT is located at Khodad, 80 km north of Pune, and is part of the National Centre of Radio Astrophysics (NCRA), which is a unit of TIFR based in Mumbai. The project is under the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE).
IncorrectAnswer: B. Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR)
Explanation: The Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT), the world’s largest radio telescope operating at meter wavelengths, is operated by the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR). GMRT is located at Khodad, 80 km north of Pune, and is part of the National Centre of Radio Astrophysics (NCRA), which is a unit of TIFR based in Mumbai. The project is under the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE).
- Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following:
1. Black-necked crane
2. Cheetah
3. Flying squirrel
4. Snow leopard
Which of the above are naturally found in India?CorrectAns: (b)
IncorrectAns: (b)
- Question 3 of 5
3. Question
“The Canary Islands” present in which of the following Oceans?
CorrectAns;- c) Atlantic Ocean
Explanation;-
• The Tensions rise on Canary Islands as thousands of migrants seek new route into EU.
• The Canary Islands, a Spanish archipelago off the coast of northwestern Africa, are rugged volcanic isles known for their black- and white-sand beaches.
• The Tenerife, the largest island, is dominated by the sometimes-snowy active volcano Mt. Teide, which has its own astronomical observatory and is part of Teide National Park.
• The Tenerife hosts a huge pre-Lent Carnival in the capital, Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
• The Canary islands shown in the below attached images their location on world map.
IncorrectAns;- c) Atlantic Ocean
Explanation;-
• The Tensions rise on Canary Islands as thousands of migrants seek new route into EU.
• The Canary Islands, a Spanish archipelago off the coast of northwestern Africa, are rugged volcanic isles known for their black- and white-sand beaches.
• The Tenerife, the largest island, is dominated by the sometimes-snowy active volcano Mt. Teide, which has its own astronomical observatory and is part of Teide National Park.
• The Tenerife hosts a huge pre-Lent Carnival in the capital, Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
• The Canary islands shown in the below attached images their location on world map.
- Question 4 of 5
4. Question
With reference to Indian economy, demand-pull inflation can be caused/increased by which of the following?
1. Expansionary policies
2. Fiscal stimulus
3. Inflation-indexing of wages
4. Higher purchasing power
5. Rising interest rates
Select the correct answer using the code given below:CorrectAns: (a)
IncorrectAns: (a)
- Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Which of the following statements regarding Minimum Support Price (MSP) are incorrect?
1. The MSP is decided after the sowing of the crops.
2. The MSP is finally decided by Cabinet Committee on Economic AffairsCorrectAns;- a) 1 Only
Explanation;-• As question asked to choose incorrect, statement 1 is only incorrect MSP is decided before the sowing of crops.
• Based on the recommendations of the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP), the Department of Agriculture and Co-operation, Government of India, declares Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for 22 crops before their sowing seasons.
The Cabinet Committee of Economic Affairs (CCEA) announces MSP for various crops at the beginning of each sowing season based on the recommendations of CACP.
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IncorrectAns;- a) 1 Only
Explanation;-• As question asked to choose incorrect, statement 1 is only incorrect MSP is decided before the sowing of crops.
• Based on the recommendations of the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP), the Department of Agriculture and Co-operation, Government of India, declares Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for 22 crops before their sowing seasons.The Cabinet Committee of Economic Affairs (CCEA) announces MSP for various crops at the beginning of each sowing season based on the recommendations of CACP.
THE END.
