Current Affairs Quiz 08 July 2023
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Current Affairs Quiz 08 July 2023 for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a resistance developed by bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites against antimicrobials.
2. AMR usually occurs naturally over time, usually through genetic changes.
3. The World Health Organization’s initiated GLASS is a global antimicrobial resistance surveillance
system.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:CorrectAnswer: D
IncorrectAnswer: D
- Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles produce one of the following as “exhaust”
CorrectAns: C
IncorrectAns: C
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3. Question
Which of the following statements regarding planet Venus are correct?
1. Venus is the second planet from the Sun
2. In Venus, the Sun rises in the east and sets in the west.
Select the correct answer using the code below.CorrectAnswer: A
• Venus is the second planet from the Sun and as the brightest natural object in Earth’s night sky after the Moon, Venus can cast shadows and can be, on rare occasions, visible to the naked eye in broad daylight.
• In Venus, the Sun rises in the west and sets in the east, because it rotates in the opposite direction (East to West/Clockwise) to all but Uranus.
• It has the densest atmosphere of the four terrestrial planets, consisting of more than 96% carbon dioxide. Because of this, the greenhouse effect on Venus is so strong that even though Mercury is closer to the Sun, Venus has the hottest surface of any planet in the Solar System.
• The atmospheric pressure at the planet’s surface is about 92 times the sea level pressure of Earth.
• Venus is shrouded by an opaque layer of highly reflective clouds of sulfuric acid, preventing its surface from being seen from space in visible light.
• The water has probably photo dissociated, and the free hydrogen has been swept into interplanetary space by the solar wind because of the lack of a planetary magnetic field.
• As one of the brightest objects in the sky, Venus has been a major fixture in human culture for as long as records have existed.IncorrectAnswer: A
• Venus is the second planet from the Sun and as the brightest natural object in Earth’s night sky after the Moon, Venus can cast shadows and can be, on rare occasions, visible to the naked eye in broad daylight.
• In Venus, the Sun rises in the west and sets in the east, because it rotates in the opposite direction (East to West/Clockwise) to all but Uranus.
• It has the densest atmosphere of the four terrestrial planets, consisting of more than 96% carbon dioxide. Because of this, the greenhouse effect on Venus is so strong that even though Mercury is closer to the Sun, Venus has the hottest surface of any planet in the Solar System.
• The atmospheric pressure at the planet’s surface is about 92 times the sea level pressure of Earth.
• Venus is shrouded by an opaque layer of highly reflective clouds of sulfuric acid, preventing its surface from being seen from space in visible light.
• The water has probably photo dissociated, and the free hydrogen has been swept into interplanetary space by the solar wind because of the lack of a planetary magnetic field.
• As one of the brightest objects in the sky, Venus has been a major fixture in human culture for as long as records have existed. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
The Terrestrial and Jovian planets are largely differentiated on the basis of loss of atmosphere from the former. Which of the following characteristics of terrestrial planets enabled this loss of atmosphere?
1. Their larger size as compared to most Jovian planets
2. Their nearness to Sun
Which of the above is/are correct?CorrectSolution: b)
Justification: Statement 1: It can be easily discarded. Jovian planets (Jupiter, Saturn etc) are bigger in size than terrestrial planets (earth, Venus etc)IncorrectSolution: b)
Justification: Statement 1: It can be easily discarded. Jovian planets (Jupiter, Saturn etc) are bigger in size than terrestrial planets (earth, Venus etc) - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to Global Peace Index
1. The Global Peace Index (GPI) is an annual report released by the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP).
2. Iceland retains its position as the most peaceful country in the world since 2008.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are incorrect?CorrectAnswer : c
About Global Peace Index:
• The Global Peace Index (GPI) is an annual report released by the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP).
• It ranks 163 independent states and territories based on their level of peacefulness.Measurement Domains:
The GPI measures the state of peace across three domains:
• Societal safety and security
• Ongoing domestic and international conflict
• MilitarizationHighlights of Global Peace Index 2023:
• The average level of global peacefulness deteriorated by 0.42%.
• Iceland retains its position as the most peaceful country in the world since 2008, followed by Denmark, Ireland, New Zealand, and Austria.
• Afghanistan is ranked as the least peaceful country for the eighth consecutive year, followed by Yemen, Syria, South Sudan, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
• India has improved its ranking to 126th, two spots higher than the previous year.
• India experienced a 3.5% improvement in overall peacefulness, attributed to advancements in violent crime, relations with neighboring countries, and political stability.
• Other rankings include Nepal at 79th, China at 80th, Sri Lanka at 107th, the United States of America at 131st, and Pakistan at 146th.IncorrectAnswer : c
About Global Peace Index:
• The Global Peace Index (GPI) is an annual report released by the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP).
• It ranks 163 independent states and territories based on their level of peacefulness.Measurement Domains:
The GPI measures the state of peace across three domains:
• Societal safety and security
• Ongoing domestic and international conflict
• MilitarizationHighlights of Global Peace Index 2023:
• The average level of global peacefulness deteriorated by 0.42%.
• Iceland retains its position as the most peaceful country in the world since 2008, followed by Denmark, Ireland, New Zealand, and Austria.
• Afghanistan is ranked as the least peaceful country for the eighth consecutive year, followed by Yemen, Syria, South Sudan, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
• India has improved its ranking to 126th, two spots higher than the previous year.
• India experienced a 3.5% improvement in overall peacefulness, attributed to advancements in violent crime, relations with neighboring countries, and political stability.
• Other rankings include Nepal at 79th, China at 80th, Sri Lanka at 107th, the United States of America at 131st, and Pakistan at 146th.
