Current Affairs Quiz 26 June 2024
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Current Affairs Quiz 26 June 2024 for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
With reference to UNESCO’s Creative Cities Network (UCCN), consider the following statements:
1. The UCCN was established in 2004 to foster collaboration among cities that see creativity as a key element for sustainable urban development.
2. The network currently encompasses 150 cities across more than 50 countries.
3. The UCCN aims to advance UNESCO’s objectives of cultural diversity and enhance resilience to challenges like climate change, increasing inequality, and rapid urbanization.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer and Explanation:
Answer: (b) 1 and 3 onlyExplanation:
Statement 1 is correct. The UCCN was established in 2004 to foster collaboration among cities that see creativity as a key element for sustainable urban development.
Statement 2 is incorrect. The network currently encompasses 350 cities across more than 100 countries, not 150 cities across more than 50 countries.
Statement 3 is correct. The UCCN aims to advance UNESCO’s objectives of cultural diversity and enhance resilience to challenges like climate change, increasing inequality, and rapid urbanization.
Therefore, the correct answer is (b) 1 and 3 only.IncorrectAnswer and Explanation:
Answer: (b) 1 and 3 onlyExplanation:
Statement 1 is correct. The UCCN was established in 2004 to foster collaboration among cities that see creativity as a key element for sustainable urban development.
Statement 2 is incorrect. The network currently encompasses 350 cities across more than 100 countries, not 150 cities across more than 50 countries.
Statement 3 is correct. The UCCN aims to advance UNESCO’s objectives of cultural diversity and enhance resilience to challenges like climate change, increasing inequality, and rapid urbanization.
Therefore, the correct answer is (b) 1 and 3 only. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to The Sant Kabir Das
1. He was the disciple of Ramananda.
2. He criticized all forms of worship of idols.
3. He supported asceticism.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Only 1 and 2
Only 2 and 3
Only 1 and 3
All of the aboveCorrectAnswer: A
• Kabir was the most famous disciple of Ramananda.
• He was brought up by a Muslim couple who were weavers by profession.
• He had a curious mind in learning new things and he learned much about Hinduism in Benares.
• Kabir’s aim was to reunite Hindus and Muslims and form harmony between them.
• He is regarded as the greatest of the mystic saints.
• His followers are called Kabirpanthis.
• In the 14th and 15th centuries, Ramananda, Kabir and Nanak remained the great apostles of the Bhakti cult.
• They aided the common people to shed age-old superstitions and attain salvation through Bhakti or pure devotion.
• Criticized all forms of worship of idols.
• Kabir believed that God is uni-present .
• According to him true dedication is way to realize the one own-self & hence the supreme power called God.
• Kabir did not support asceticism and believed that one can find God without leaving the materialistic world & its obligations.
• Kabir saw all the religions in the same light & considered religions merely different means to reach same God.
• He strictly criticized those who divides society on religious and caste grounds.
• Kabir took good things from all religions while filtered out orthodox practices & meaningless rituals.
• These ideas were basically bedrock of Bhakti cult followed by Mira bai, Raidas, Bihari etc.IncorrectAnswer: A
• Kabir was the most famous disciple of Ramananda.
• He was brought up by a Muslim couple who were weavers by profession.
• He had a curious mind in learning new things and he learned much about Hinduism in Benares.
• Kabir’s aim was to reunite Hindus and Muslims and form harmony between them.
• He is regarded as the greatest of the mystic saints.
• His followers are called Kabirpanthis.
• In the 14th and 15th centuries, Ramananda, Kabir and Nanak remained the great apostles of the Bhakti cult.
• They aided the common people to shed age-old superstitions and attain salvation through Bhakti or pure devotion.
• Criticized all forms of worship of idols.
• Kabir believed that God is uni-present .
• According to him true dedication is way to realize the one own-self & hence the supreme power called God.
• Kabir did not support asceticism and believed that one can find God without leaving the materialistic world & its obligations.
• Kabir saw all the religions in the same light & considered religions merely different means to reach same God.
• He strictly criticized those who divides society on religious and caste grounds.
• Kabir took good things from all religions while filtered out orthodox practices & meaningless rituals.
• These ideas were basically bedrock of Bhakti cult followed by Mira bai, Raidas, Bihari etc. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
With reference to the World Craft Council (WCC) and its World Craft City recognition, consider the following statements:
1. The World Craft Council (WCC) is a non-profit, non-governmental organization associated with UNESCO.
2. The WCC aims to promote the preservation, protection, and development of modern crafts.
3. The World Craft City recognition by the WCC is awarded to cities that excel in promoting and developing traditional crafts and artisanship.
4. The recognition by WCC primarily focuses on economic development without emphasizing cultural preservation.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer and Explanation:
Answer: (a) 1 and 3 onlyExplanation:
Statement 1 is correct. The World Craft Council (WCC) is a non-profit, non-governmental organization associated with UNESCO.
Statement 2 is incorrect. The WCC aims to promote the preservation, protection, and development of traditional crafts, not modern crafts.
Statement 3 is correct. The World Craft City recognition by the WCC is awarded to cities that excel in promoting and developing traditional crafts and artisanship.
Statement 4 is incorrect. The recognition by WCC also emphasizes cultural preservation, not just economic development.
Therefore, the correct answer is (a) 1 and 3 only.IncorrectAnswer and Explanation:
Answer: (a) 1 and 3 onlyExplanation:
Statement 1 is correct. The World Craft Council (WCC) is a non-profit, non-governmental organization associated with UNESCO.
Statement 2 is incorrect. The WCC aims to promote the preservation, protection, and development of traditional crafts, not modern crafts.
Statement 3 is correct. The World Craft City recognition by the WCC is awarded to cities that excel in promoting and developing traditional crafts and artisanship.
Statement 4 is incorrect. The recognition by WCC also emphasizes cultural preservation, not just economic development.
Therefore, the correct answer is (a) 1 and 3 only. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which of the following will lead to cost push inflation for a particular industry
1. Rising NPAs of banks
2. Shortage of skilled labourSelect the incorrect statements
CorrectAns;- d) Neither 1 and 2
Explanation;-
• As question asked incorrect to choose but both the statements are correct.
• The Cost push inflation refers to the type in which the rise of prices is due to rise in costs of factors of production – entrepreneurship, land, capital and labour.• As the NPAs of banks increase, they will be asking for stringent regulations and higher credit rate, which will make capital costly. Thus it is cost push inflation type.
• If there is shortage of labour, the wages demanded by the available will be higher, thus pushing cost of production higher. Hence it is also cost push type.
IncorrectAns;- d) Neither 1 and 2
Explanation;-
• As question asked incorrect to choose but both the statements are correct.
• The Cost push inflation refers to the type in which the rise of prices is due to rise in costs of factors of production – entrepreneurship, land, capital and labour.• As the NPAs of banks increase, they will be asking for stringent regulations and higher credit rate, which will make capital costly. Thus it is cost push inflation type.
• If there is shortage of labour, the wages demanded by the available will be higher, thus pushing cost of production higher. Hence it is also cost push type.
- Question 5 of 5
5. Question
With reference to Agni 4 missile, which of the following statements are correct
1. It is a surface to surface missile
2. It is fuelled by liquid propellant only
3. It can deliver one tonne nuclear warheads about 7500kms away
Select the correct answer using the codes belowCorrectAns. A
Explanation• The surface-to-surface medium range nuclear capable missile was tested by the Strategic Forces of the Indian Army.
• It is the fourth in the Agni series of missiles which was earlier known as Agni II prime.
• It has been developed by India’s DRDO and displayed a number of new technologies and significant improvement in missile technology.
• The missile is light-weight and has two stages of solid propulsion and a payload with re-entry heat shield.
• With 3,500 to 4,000 km range, it is capable of striking targets in nearly all of mainland China, if launched from northeastern part of India.IncorrectAns. A
Explanation• The surface-to-surface medium range nuclear capable missile was tested by the Strategic Forces of the Indian Army.
• It is the fourth in the Agni series of missiles which was earlier known as Agni II prime.
• It has been developed by India’s DRDO and displayed a number of new technologies and significant improvement in missile technology.
• The missile is light-weight and has two stages of solid propulsion and a payload with re-entry heat shield.
• With 3,500 to 4,000 km range, it is capable of striking targets in nearly all of mainland China, if launched from northeastern part of India.
