Current Affairs Quiz 17 December 2024
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Current Affairs Quiz 17 December 2024 For UPSC Exam
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1. Question
The term “chemical castration” refers to:
CorrectAnswer:B. The use of medication to reduce sexual drive and activity
Explanation:
• Chemical castration involves administering medications to lower hormone levels, particularly testosterone.
• It is a non-surgical method, unlike traditional castration.
• Used to manage sexual offenders or treat conditions like prostate cancer.
• Effects are generally reversible after stopping the medication.IncorrectAnswer:B. The use of medication to reduce sexual drive and activity
Explanation:
• Chemical castration involves administering medications to lower hormone levels, particularly testosterone.
• It is a non-surgical method, unlike traditional castration.
• Used to manage sexual offenders or treat conditions like prostate cancer.
• Effects are generally reversible after stopping the medication. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Which of the following is an effect of La Niña?
CorrectAnswer:C. Leads to droughts in Africa and intensifies hurricanes in the Atlantic
Explanation:
• La Niña brings normal or above-normal rainfall to India during monsoons, boosting agriculture.
• It causes colder winters, especially in northern India.
• Globally, La Niña leads to:
◦ Droughts in Africa.
◦ Intensified hurricanes in the Atlantic Ocean.IncorrectAnswer:C. Leads to droughts in Africa and intensifies hurricanes in the Atlantic
Explanation:
• La Niña brings normal or above-normal rainfall to India during monsoons, boosting agriculture.
• It causes colder winters, especially in northern India.
• Globally, La Niña leads to:
◦ Droughts in Africa.
◦ Intensified hurricanes in the Atlantic Ocean. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements regarding removal of judges:
1. Articles 124 and 217 provide for the removal of judges of the Supreme Court or High Court.
2. Judges can be removed on grounds of ‘proved misbehaviour’ or ‘incapacity’.
3. The removal process requires special majority in Lok Sabha only.
4. So far, two judges have been removed under these provisions.Which of the above statements is/are correct?
CorrectAnswer:A. Only 1, 2
Explanation:
• Articles 124 and 217 provide for the removal of Supreme Court or High Court judges.
• Grounds for removal: ‘proved misbehaviour’ or ‘incapacity’.
• The removal process requires special majority in both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha (not Lok Sabha alone).
• No judges have been removed under these provisions so far, making statement 4 incorrect.IncorrectAnswer:A. Only 1, 2
Explanation:
• Articles 124 and 217 provide for the removal of Supreme Court or High Court judges.
• Grounds for removal: ‘proved misbehaviour’ or ‘incapacity’.
• The removal process requires special majority in both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha (not Lok Sabha alone).
• No judges have been removed under these provisions so far, making statement 4 incorrect. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which department under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry is responsible for releasing the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) in India?
CorrectAnswer: D. Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT)
Explanation:
• DPIIT, under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, releases the Wholesale Price Index (WPI).
• WPI measures the average price change of goods at the wholesale level.
• It serves as an indicator of inflation before goods reach the retail market.IncorrectAnswer: D. Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT)
Explanation:
• DPIIT, under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, releases the Wholesale Price Index (WPI).
• WPI measures the average price change of goods at the wholesale level.
• It serves as an indicator of inflation before goods reach the retail market. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Business for Land (B4L) is an initiative introduced by which organization?
CorrectAnswer:C. United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD)
Explanation:
• Business for Land (B4L) was launched by UNCCD at the 2024 World Economic Forum.
• It focuses on engaging the private sector in sustainable land and water management.
• Key goal: Achieve net zero land degradation by 2030.
• Addresses desertification, drought, and sustainable practices.IncorrectAnswer:C. United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD)
Explanation:
• Business for Land (B4L) was launched by UNCCD at the 2024 World Economic Forum.
• It focuses on engaging the private sector in sustainable land and water management.
• Key goal: Achieve net zero land degradation by 2030.
• Addresses desertification, drought, and sustainable practices.
