Current Affairs Quiz 14 December 2024
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Current Affairs Quiz 14 December 2024 For UPSC Exam
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1. Question
Which organization releases global drowning statistics?
CorrectSolution:
B) World Health Organization (WHO)Explanation:
● The World Health Organization (WHO) releases global drowning statistics. The WHO’s Global Status Report on Drowning Prevention provides detailed information on the scale of global drowning fatalities and progress in prevention strategies¹.IncorrectSolution:
B) World Health Organization (WHO)Explanation:
● The World Health Organization (WHO) releases global drowning statistics. The WHO’s Global Status Report on Drowning Prevention provides detailed information on the scale of global drowning fatalities and progress in prevention strategies¹. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements about trade relations between India and Bangladesh:
1. Bangladesh is India’s 3rd largest trading partner in South Asia.
2. The Petrapole-Benapole land port handles the majority of trade between the two nations.
3. India has a trade deficit with Bangladesh.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
CorrectSolution:
A) only oneExplanation:
● Statement 1 is incorrect: Bangladesh is actually India’s largest trading partner in South Asia.● Statement 2 is correct: The Petrapole-Benapole land port is a major trade route between India and Bangladesh.
● Statement 3 is incorrect: India doesn’t have a trade deficit with Bangladesh.
IncorrectSolution:
A) only oneExplanation:
● Statement 1 is incorrect: Bangladesh is actually India’s largest trading partner in South Asia.● Statement 2 is correct: The Petrapole-Benapole land port is a major trade route between India and Bangladesh.
● Statement 3 is incorrect: India doesn’t have a trade deficit with Bangladesh.
- Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements about cultural and social ties between India and Bangladesh:
1. Rabindranath Tagore is a cultural icon in both nations.
2. The shared Bengali language fosters strong cultural links.
3. Recent tensions have had no impact on participation in events like the Kolkata Book Fair.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
CorrectSolution:
A) 1 and 2 onlyExplanation:
● Statement 1 is correct: Rabindranath Tagore is indeed a cultural icon in both India and Bangladesh.● Statement 2 is correct: The shared Bengali language strengthens cultural ties between the two nations.
● Statement 3 is incorrect: Recent tensions have impacted participation in cultural events like the Kolkata Book Fair.
IncorrectSolution:
A) 1 and 2 onlyExplanation:
● Statement 1 is correct: Rabindranath Tagore is indeed a cultural icon in both India and Bangladesh.● Statement 2 is correct: The shared Bengali language strengthens cultural ties between the two nations.
● Statement 3 is incorrect: Recent tensions have impacted participation in cultural events like the Kolkata Book Fair.
- Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which of the following statements about the objectives of the Andhra Pradesh skill census is correct?
1. It aims to classify and organize the workforce’s existing skills.
2. It targets the youth unemployment rate, especially the 15-59 age group.
3. It focuses solely on traditional skills like toddy-tapping.
CorrectSolution:
A) Only oneExplanation:
● Statement 1 is correct: The Andhra Pradesh skill census aims to classify and organize the workforce’s existing skills.● Statement 2 is incorrect: While it targets youth unemployment, it is not limited to the 15-59 age group.
● Statement 3 is incorrect: The census does not focus solely on traditional skills like toddy-tapping.
IncorrectSolution:
A) Only oneExplanation:
● Statement 1 is correct: The Andhra Pradesh skill census aims to classify and organize the workforce’s existing skills.● Statement 2 is incorrect: While it targets youth unemployment, it is not limited to the 15-59 age group.
● Statement 3 is incorrect: The census does not focus solely on traditional skills like toddy-tapping.
- Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Which of the following statements about algorithmic (algo) trading are correct?
1. Algorithmic trading allows for the execution of trades based on pre-defined criteria.
2. SEBI has proposed to extend algo trading facilities to retail investors with safeguards.
3. Algo trading reduces transaction costs by ensuring optimal pricing.
4. Retail investors currently have full access to algorithmic trading tools.
CorrectSolution:
B) 1, 2, and 3 onlyExplanation:
Statement 1 is correct: Algo trading is based on pre-defined rules for faster and efficient trade execution.
Statement 2 is correct: SEBI has proposed extending algo trading to retail investors with regulatory safeguards.
Statement 3 is correct: Algo trading helps minimize transaction costs through efficient execution.
Statement 4 is incorrect: Retail investors do not currently have full access to algo trading tools; the facilities have primarily been limited to institutional investors.IncorrectSolution:
B) 1, 2, and 3 onlyExplanation:
Statement 1 is correct: Algo trading is based on pre-defined rules for faster and efficient trade execution.
Statement 2 is correct: SEBI has proposed extending algo trading to retail investors with regulatory safeguards.
Statement 3 is correct: Algo trading helps minimize transaction costs through efficient execution.
Statement 4 is incorrect: Retail investors do not currently have full access to algo trading tools; the facilities have primarily been limited to institutional investors.
