Current Affairs Quiz 17 April 2024
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Current Affairs Quiz 17 April 2024 for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
With reference to Quit India Movement, consider the following statements:
1. The failure of the Cripps Mission was one of the main reasons behind the announcement of the movement.
2. The movement called for action from people of both British India and the Princely States.
3. The movement received support from the Communist Party of India.
Which of the statements given above are correct?CorrectAnswer: A
The Communist Party of India, following the involvement of Russia in the war in December 1941, did
not support Quit India movement because of their “Peoples’ War” Strategy, Other parties like
Muslim League, Hindu Mahasabha were also against it. Hence statement 3 is not correct.IncorrectAnswer: A
The Communist Party of India, following the involvement of Russia in the war in December 1941, did
not support Quit India movement because of their “Peoples’ War” Strategy, Other parties like
Muslim League, Hindu Mahasabha were also against it. Hence statement 3 is not correct. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
which of the following countries are a part of QUAD alliance?
a. India
b. USA
c. Australia
d. JapanSelect the correct answer using the code below.
CorrectAns. D
Quad or Quadrilateral dialogue consists of India, U.S., Australia and JapanIncorrectAns. D
Quad or Quadrilateral dialogue consists of India, U.S., Australia and Japan - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Indian Ocean Dipole.
1. It occurs in a relatively smaller area of the Indian Ocean, between the Indonesian and Malaysian coastline in the east and the African coastline near Somalia in the west.
2. A positive IOD occurs when the western side of the Indian Ocean, near the Somalia coast, becomes warmer than the eastern Indian Ocean.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectCorrect Answer : C
Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD)
• The Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD), sometimes referred to as the Indian Nino, is a phenomenon similar to El Nino.
• It occurs in a relatively smaller area of the Indian Ocean, between the Indonesian and Malaysian coastline in the east and the African coastline near Somalia in the west.
• In the IOD, one side of the ocean along the equator becomes warmer than the other.
• A positive IOD occurs when the western side of the Indian Ocean, near the Somalia coast, becomes warmer than the eastern Indian Ocean.
• Conversely, a negative IOD indicates cooler temperatures in the western Indian Ocean.IncorrectCorrect Answer : C
Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD)
• The Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD), sometimes referred to as the Indian Nino, is a phenomenon similar to El Nino.
• It occurs in a relatively smaller area of the Indian Ocean, between the Indonesian and Malaysian coastline in the east and the African coastline near Somalia in the west.
• In the IOD, one side of the ocean along the equator becomes warmer than the other.
• A positive IOD occurs when the western side of the Indian Ocean, near the Somalia coast, becomes warmer than the eastern Indian Ocean.
• Conversely, a negative IOD indicates cooler temperatures in the western Indian Ocean. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following about Mahanadi river.
1. It is the second largest river in India after Ganges.
2. Odisha and Chhattisgarh are locked in dispute over sharing of water of Mahanadi River.
3. It drains in Bay of Bengal.
Select the correct answer using the codes below.CorrectSolution: B
Justification:
Statement 3: Mahanadi is major river in East Central India. It drains an area of around 141,600 square kilometres and has total course of 858 kilometres. It flows through Chhattisgarh and Odisha. It originates from highlands of Chhattisgarh through collection of array of streams and reaches Bay of Bengal. It left bank tributaries are Shivnath, Mand, Ib, Hasdeo and right bank are Ong, parry river, Jonk, Telen.
Statement 1: The longest river in India is the Ganga followed by Godavari (1465 km). Brahmaputra, called Tsang-po in Tibet, though having a total length of 2900 km, flows only for 916 km in India. Statement 2: Since mid-80s, both states are in dispute. Odisha has claimed that Chhattisgarh government has been constructing dams in upper reaches of Mahanadi, depriving its farmers who are heavily dependent on river water. Chhattisgarh has been against the setting up of a tribunal, and argued that water sharing agreement was with erstwhile Madhya Pradesh government, before state bifurcated in 2000.IncorrectSolution: B
Justification:
Statement 3: Mahanadi is major river in East Central India. It drains an area of around 141,600 square kilometres and has total course of 858 kilometres. It flows through Chhattisgarh and Odisha. It originates from highlands of Chhattisgarh through collection of array of streams and reaches Bay of Bengal. It left bank tributaries are Shivnath, Mand, Ib, Hasdeo and right bank are Ong, parry river, Jonk, Telen.
Statement 1: The longest river in India is the Ganga followed by Godavari (1465 km). Brahmaputra, called Tsang-po in Tibet, though having a total length of 2900 km, flows only for 916 km in India. Statement 2: Since mid-80s, both states are in dispute. Odisha has claimed that Chhattisgarh government has been constructing dams in upper reaches of Mahanadi, depriving its farmers who are heavily dependent on river water. Chhattisgarh has been against the setting up of a tribunal, and argued that water sharing agreement was with erstwhile Madhya Pradesh government, before state bifurcated in 2000. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Which one of the following links all the ATMs in India ?
CorrectAns;- c) National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)
About National Payments Corporation Of India (NPCI)
○ The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) is an umbrella organisation for operating retail payments and settlement systems in India.
○ It founded in 2008, the NPCI is a not-for-profit organisation registered under Section 8 of the Companies Act 2013, established by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and Indian Banks Association (IBA).
○ The organisation is owned by a consortium of major banks, and has been promoted by the country’s central bank, the Reserve Bank of India.
○ The NPCI was incorporated in December 2008 and the Certificate of Commencement of Business was issued in April 2009.IncorrectAns;- c) National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)
About National Payments Corporation Of India (NPCI)
○ The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) is an umbrella organisation for operating retail payments and settlement systems in India.
○ It founded in 2008, the NPCI is a not-for-profit organisation registered under Section 8 of the Companies Act 2013, established by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and Indian Banks Association (IBA).
○ The organisation is owned by a consortium of major banks, and has been promoted by the country’s central bank, the Reserve Bank of India.
○ The NPCI was incorporated in December 2008 and the Certificate of Commencement of Business was issued in April 2009.
