Current Affairs Quiz 05 November 2024
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Current Affairs Quiz 05 November 2024 for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
Which of the following countries are members of the International North South Transport Corridor?
1. India
2. Russia
3. Iran
4. Syria
Select the correct answer using the code given below.CorrectAnswer: D
International North – South Transport Corridor (INSTC) – It is a multimodal transportation established
in 2000 by India, Russia and Iran. It aims to link Indian Ocean and Persian Gulf to the Caspian Sea via
Iran, and onward to northern Europe via St. Petersburg in Russia. Later INSTC was expanded to include
10 new members namely Armenia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkey,
Ukraine, Belarus, Oman and Syria.IncorrectAnswer: D
International North – South Transport Corridor (INSTC) – It is a multimodal transportation established
in 2000 by India, Russia and Iran. It aims to link Indian Ocean and Persian Gulf to the Caspian Sea via
Iran, and onward to northern Europe via St. Petersburg in Russia. Later INSTC was expanded to include
10 new members namely Armenia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkey,
Ukraine, Belarus, Oman and Syria. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Which of the following statements correctly describes the “First in the World” Challenge initiative by the Indian Council of Medical Research?
CorrectCorrect Answer: C
IncorrectCorrect Answer: C
- Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements about Kodo millet (Paspalum scrobiculatum):
1. Kodo millet is tolerant to arid conditions and has high yield potential, making it a staple food in many tribal and economically weaker sections of India.
2. The major toxin associated with Kodo millet is Cyclopiazonic acid, which can cause symptoms like vomiting and giddiness primarily through the ingestion of rain-exposed, fungal-infected grains.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: C
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct as Kodo millet is known for its hardiness, drought tolerance, high yield potential, and excellent storage properties, making it a vital food resource for tribal and economically weaker populations in India. It is well-suited for cultivation in tropical and subtropical regions, including arid and semi-arid areas.
Statement 2 is also correct. Cyclopiazonic acid (CPA) is identified as a significant mycotoxin in Kodo millet, which has been linked to kodo poisoning. This condition was first recognized in the mid-1980s and primarily affects individuals who consume Kodo millet grains that have been exposed to rain, leading to fungal infection. The symptoms of kodo poisoning include vomiting, giddiness, unconsciousness, and other neurological and cardiovascular effects.IncorrectAnswer: C
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct as Kodo millet is known for its hardiness, drought tolerance, high yield potential, and excellent storage properties, making it a vital food resource for tribal and economically weaker populations in India. It is well-suited for cultivation in tropical and subtropical regions, including arid and semi-arid areas.
Statement 2 is also correct. Cyclopiazonic acid (CPA) is identified as a significant mycotoxin in Kodo millet, which has been linked to kodo poisoning. This condition was first recognized in the mid-1980s and primarily affects individuals who consume Kodo millet grains that have been exposed to rain, leading to fungal infection. The symptoms of kodo poisoning include vomiting, giddiness, unconsciousness, and other neurological and cardiovascular effects. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which of the following statements regarding the Nuclear Fusion are correct?
1. It is combining of two lighter nuclei into a heavier one.
2. The hydrogen bomb is based on a thermonuclear fission reaction.
Select the correct answer using the code below.CorrectAns;-A
Nuclear Fusion
• Nuclear Fusion is defined as the combining of two lighter nuclei into a heavier one.
• Such nuclear fusion reactions are the source of energy in the Sun and other stars.
• It takes considerable energy to force the nuclei to fuse. The conditions needed for this process are extreme – millions of degrees of temperature and millions of pascals of pressure.
• The hydrogen bomb is based on a thermonuclear fusion reaction. However, a nuclear bomb based on the fission of uranium or plutonium is placed at the core of the hydrogen bomb to provide initial energy.IncorrectAns;-A
Nuclear Fusion
• Nuclear Fusion is defined as the combining of two lighter nuclei into a heavier one.
• Such nuclear fusion reactions are the source of energy in the Sun and other stars.
• It takes considerable energy to force the nuclei to fuse. The conditions needed for this process are extreme – millions of degrees of temperature and millions of pascals of pressure.
• The hydrogen bomb is based on a thermonuclear fusion reaction. However, a nuclear bomb based on the fission of uranium or plutonium is placed at the core of the hydrogen bomb to provide initial energy. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
With the present state of development, Artificial Intelligence can effectively do which of the following?
1. Bring down electricity consumption in industrial units
2. Create meaningful short stories and songs
3. Disease diagnosis
4. Text-to-Speech Conversion
5. Wireless transmission of electrical energy
Select the correct answer using the code given below:CorrectAns: (b)
IncorrectAns: (b)
