Current Affairs Quiz 18 January 2025
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Current Affairs Quiz 18 January 2025 For UPSC Exam
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1. Question
What does the term ‘hydroclimate whiplash’ refer to?
CorrectAnswer: A) The sudden shift from a wet to a dry period in a region’s hydroclimate
Explanation: Hydroclimate whiplash refers to abrupt changes in the hydrological and climatic conditions of a region, especially from wet to dry conditions or vice versa, causing significant impacts on water availability and ecosystem health.
IncorrectAnswer: A) The sudden shift from a wet to a dry period in a region’s hydroclimate
Explanation: Hydroclimate whiplash refers to abrupt changes in the hydrological and climatic conditions of a region, especially from wet to dry conditions or vice versa, causing significant impacts on water availability and ecosystem health.
- Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Kisan Pehchaan Patra (Farmer Identity Card) initiative under the National e-Governance Plan?
1. The card helps in creating a database of farmers for direct benefit transfer (DBT) schemes.
2. It is issued only to farmers who are part of cooperative societies.
3. The card includes a unique ID that can be linked to the farmer’s Aadhaar number for authentication.
4. It also facilitates the provision of crop insurance and agricultural loans.
How many of the above statements are correct?CorrectAnswer: C) Only Three
Explanation:
The Kisan Pehchaan Patra is designed to create a comprehensive database of farmers, which helps in efficient delivery of Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) schemes.It is not restricted only to cooperative society members.The card is linked to Aadhaar for authentication, and it facilitates various agricultural services, including crop insurance and loans.IncorrectAnswer: C) Only Three
Explanation:
The Kisan Pehchaan Patra is designed to create a comprehensive database of farmers, which helps in efficient delivery of Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) schemes.It is not restricted only to cooperative society members.The card is linked to Aadhaar for authentication, and it facilitates various agricultural services, including crop insurance and loans. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which of the following countries does NOT share a border with Russia?
CorrectAnswer: A) Iran
Explanation: Russia shares borders with Mongolia, Finland, and China but does not share a border with Iran.
IncorrectAnswer: A) Iran
Explanation: Russia shares borders with Mongolia, Finland, and China but does not share a border with Iran.
- Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which of the following statements regarding rat mining in India is/are correct?
1. Rat mining is primarily practiced in the northeastern states of India.
2. The practice involves using rats to locate and dig for valuable minerals and metals, including coal and limestone.
3. The rats are specially trained for mining tasks in a controlled environment, and they are used in a sustainable mining practice.
How many of the above statements are correct?CorrectAnswer: A) Only One
Explanation:
Rat mining is mainly practiced in the northeastern states of India, particularly in areas like Meghalaya.
It doesn’t involve the use of local rats to locate and dig for valuable minerals, and the practice is not typically part of sustainable mining practices.IncorrectAnswer: A) Only One
Explanation:
Rat mining is mainly practiced in the northeastern states of India, particularly in areas like Meghalaya.
It doesn’t involve the use of local rats to locate and dig for valuable minerals, and the practice is not typically part of sustainable mining practices. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Which of the following statements are correct regarding the legal provisions related to the abetment of suicide under Indian law?
1. Section 306 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) deals with the offense of abetment of suicide.
2. A person can be charged with abetment of suicide if their actions led directly to another person’s death by suicide.
3. The punishment for abetment of suicide under IPC is imprisonment for life or up to 10 years.
4. A conviction for abetment of suicide requires direct evidence of the accused’s involvement in the act of suicide.CorrectAnswer: A) 1, 2, and 3 only
Explanation:
Section 306 of the IPC specifically deals with the offense of abetment of suicide.
A person can indeed be charged if their actions directly led to another person’s suicide.
The punishment can be imprisonment for life or up to 10 years.
However, the requirement for a conviction is not necessarily based on direct evidence of involvement in the suicide itself, making statement 4 incorrect.IncorrectAnswer: A) 1, 2, and 3 only
Explanation:
Section 306 of the IPC specifically deals with the offense of abetment of suicide.
A person can indeed be charged if their actions directly led to another person’s suicide.
The punishment can be imprisonment for life or up to 10 years.
However, the requirement for a conviction is not necessarily based on direct evidence of involvement in the suicide itself, making statement 4 incorrect.
