HomeDaily QuizUPSC Daily Quiz | 22 October 2024 UPSC Daily Quiz | 22 October 2024Daily Quiz, October | By admin | October 22, 2024 /5 Daily Quiz - 22 October Tarun IAS offers a variety of courses and resources for UPSC aspirants, including a section for daily current affairs and quizzes. The institute was established with the goal of providing high-quality education and preparing students for the IAS exams. They aim to offer education that is up to date, challenging, and accessible regardless of the student's location or the time of dayTarun IAS emphasizes the importance of Current Affairs in both the prelims and mains of the UPSC exams, offering extensive materials and notes on the subject. Her For the most current and specific daily MCQs related to current affairs or any other subject, please click on the link below. 1 / 5 Q1. With reference to the Hand-in-Hand Initiative, consider the following statements:1) It was launched in 2019 by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).2) It primarily targets reducing greenhouse gas emissions by transitioning agricultural practices to sustainable energy sources.Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Relevance: Recently, the Food And Agricultural Organisation (FAO) Director-General opens the third Hand-in-Hand Investment Forum.Explanation:Hand-in-Hand Initiative was launched in 2019, is a flagship of Food And Agricultural Organisation (FAO). (Hence, statement 1 is correct)It prioritizes countries and territories where poverty and hunger are highest, national capacities are limited, or operational difficulties are greatest due to natural or man-made crises.It seeks to eradicate poverty (SDG1), end hunger and malnutrition (SDG2), and reduce inequalities (SDG10) by accelerating market-based transformation of agri-food systems to raise incomes, improve nutrition, empower poor and vulnerable populations, and strengthen resilience to climate change. (Hence, statement 2 is not correct)Therefore, option (a) is the correct answer.Subject: Current Affairs | IRLevel of Difficulty: Easy | Factual 2 / 5 Q2. The World Energy Outlook 2024 is published by which of the following organizations? World Bank (WB) Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) International Energy Agency (IEA) World Economic Forum (WEF) Relevance: India is poised to face a higher increase in energy demand than any other country over the next decade, according to the World Energy Outlook 2024.Explanation:World Energy Outlook 2024:It is an annual report published by the International Energy Agency (IEA).It is the most authoritative global source of energy analysis and projections.It identifies and explores the biggest trends in energy demand and supply, as well as what they mean for energy security, emissions, and economic development.Therefore, option (c) is the correct answer.Subject: Current Affairs | IRLevel of Difficulty: Easy | Factual 3 / 5 Q3. Which of the following statements about Brown dwarfs is NOT correct? Brown dwarfs cannot sustain hydrogen fusion like regular stars. Brown dwarfs are larger than giant planets like Jupiter but smaller than small stars. Brown dwarfs are isolated objects found far away from other celestial bodies. Brown dwarfs are often found as part of binary systems, orbiting with other stars. Relevance: Scientists have puzzled over the object known as Gliese 229B, the first known brown dwarf discovered 30 years ago is actually twins orbiting each other.Explanation:Brown dwarfs are objects which have a size between that of a giant planet like Jupiter and that of a small star. In fact, most astronomers would classify any object with between 15 times the mass of Jupiter and 75 times the mass of Jupiter to be a brown dwarf. Given that range of masses, the object would not have been able to sustain the fusion of hydrogen like a regular star; thus, many scientists have dubbed brown dwarfs as "failed stars". Brown dwarfs are not always isolated; they are often observed as part of binary systems. A binary system is one in which two stars orbit around one another (just like the planets of our solar system orbit our star, the Sun).Therefore, option (c) is the correct answer.Subject: Current Affairs | S&TLevel of Difficulty: Easy | Factual 4 / 5 Q4. The SWIFT system, frequently in the news, refers to: A global financial messaging network used for secure and standardized communication between banks and financial institutions worldwide. A cloud-based platform developed to streamline the logistics and supply chain management for global corporations. A digital currency trading platform that facilitates cryptocurrency exchanges across different countries. A cybersecurity framework designed to protect government and military data from potential threats. Relevance: Russian envoy in India recently called for an alternative to the SWIFT system used for global payments, from which Russia was expelled after the beginning of war in Ukraine.Explanation: SWIFT SystemSociety for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT) System is a member-owned cooperative that provides safe and secure financial transactions for its members.It was founded in 1973 by 239 banks from 15 countries.SWIFT is a network that banks use to communicate with each other securely, mainly to give instructions for transferring funds between accounts. SWIFT is the largest and most streamlined method for international payments and settlements.Although SWIFT is crucial to global financial infrastructure, it's not a financial institution.SWIFT does not hold or transfer assets but facilitates secure, efficient communication between member institutions. It transmits essential details such as the recipient’s account information and transfer amount. Because membership in SWIFT allows countries to easily conduct international financial transactions, exclusion from SWIFT is an economic sanction that can be used against countries whose actions are condemned by the global community. Therefore, option (a) is the correct answer.Subject: Current Affairs | EconomyLevel of Difficulty: Easy | Factual 5 / 5 Q5. Mera Hou Chongba Festival, symbolizing unity among indigenous people, is celebrated in which of the following states? Assam Nagaland Manipur Meghalaya Relevance: Recently, people in Manipur celebrated the Mera Hou Chongba festival symbolizing unity amongst the indigenous people.Explanation:Mera Hou Chongba FestivalIt is an annual festival observed in Manipur in order to strengthen the cordial bond between the indigenous communities living in hills and valley people.It is only a festival wherein both hills and valley indigenous communities are observed together in the State.This festival has been celebrated right from the time of Nongda Lairen Pakhangba in the first Century C.E.Therefore, option (c) is the correct answer.Subject: Current Affairs | HistoryLevel of Difficulty: Easy | Factual Your score is 0% Restart quiz
