Current Affairs Quiz 14 March 2024
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Current Affairs Quiz 14 March 2024 for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
Consider the following statements:
1. Agni-I is a short-range ballistic missile with a range exceeding 700 kilometers.
2. Agni-III is an intermediate-range ballistic missile with a target range surpassing 3,000 kilometers.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2CorrectAnswer: C
Variants in the Agni Family:
• Agni-I: A short-range ballistic missile with a range exceeding 700 kilometers.
• Agni-II: A medium-range ballistic missile capable of targeting distances ranging from 2,000 to 3,500 kilometers.
• Agni-III: An intermediate-range ballistic missile with a target range surpassing 3,000 kilometers.
• Agni-IV: Another intermediate-range ballistic missile with a range exceeding 3,500 kilometers.
• Agni-P (Agni Prime): A nuclear-capable, two-stage canisterized solid propellant ballistic missile designed for ranges between 1,000 to 2,000 kilometers.IncorrectAnswer: C
Variants in the Agni Family:
• Agni-I: A short-range ballistic missile with a range exceeding 700 kilometers.
• Agni-II: A medium-range ballistic missile capable of targeting distances ranging from 2,000 to 3,500 kilometers.
• Agni-III: An intermediate-range ballistic missile with a target range surpassing 3,000 kilometers.
• Agni-IV: Another intermediate-range ballistic missile with a range exceeding 3,500 kilometers.
• Agni-P (Agni Prime): A nuclear-capable, two-stage canisterized solid propellant ballistic missile designed for ranges between 1,000 to 2,000 kilometers. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Which of the following statements is/ are correct about B. R. Ambedkar?
1. Mooknayak was published by B. R. Ambedkar.
2. He established the Bahishkrit Hitakarini Sabha, to promote education and improvement among the Dalits.
3. He founded the Independent Labour Party.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:CorrectAnswer: D
All the statements are correct.IncorrectAnswer: D
All the statements are correct. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to the G20 forum :
1. All the proceedings of the G20 summit are led by the Sherpa track.
2. Turkey, Indonesia and Saudi Arabia are the only countries having membership in both G20 and
the Organization of Islamic Cooperation.
3. ‘The Voice of Global South summit’ is an initiative of India during its G20 presidency.
Select the correct answer using the code given below :CorrectAnswer: B
The Finance Track focuses on economic and financial issues. The Sherpa and Finance track relies on
expert working groups’ technical and substantive work. Additionally, the thematic agenda is developed by
organizing several Ministerial Meetings, such as the Joint Meeting of Finance and Development Ministers
and the Labour, Agriculture and Tourism Ministerial meetings. Thus all the proceedings of the G20 are
led both by the Sherpa and the Finance tracks.IncorrectAnswer: B
The Finance Track focuses on economic and financial issues. The Sherpa and Finance track relies on
expert working groups’ technical and substantive work. Additionally, the thematic agenda is developed by
organizing several Ministerial Meetings, such as the Joint Meeting of Finance and Development Ministers
and the Labour, Agriculture and Tourism Ministerial meetings. Thus all the proceedings of the G20 are
led both by the Sherpa and the Finance tracks. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which of the following statements regarding Index of Eight cores Industries are incorrect?
1. The Eight Core Industries comprise more than 50% of the weight of items included in the Index of Industrial Production (IIP).
2. The highest among the 8 core industries is the Refinery
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAns;- a) Only 1
Explanation;-
As question is asked to choose not correct i.e. statement 1 only , 8 core industries comprise 40.27% not 50%.
IncorrectAns;- a) Only 1
Explanation;-
As question is asked to choose not correct i.e. statement 1 only , 8 core industries comprise 40.27% not 50%.
- Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Solomon islands are present in which of the following oceans?
CorrectAns;- a) Pacific Ocean
IncorrectAns;- a) Pacific Ocean
