HomeDaily QuizUPSC Daily Quiz | 5 November 2024 UPSC Daily Quiz | 5 November 2024Daily Quiz, November | By Riteish Sharma | November 5, 2024 /5 Daily Quiz - 5 November 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. Which of the following statements correctly describes "Exercise VAJRA PRAHAR"? It is a training exercise between the Indian Army and the US Army, aimed at strengthening military cooperation between the two nations. It is a joint naval exercise between India and Russia focused on maritime security and anti-piracy operations. It is a trilateral military exercise involving India, Japan, and the United States, focused on disaster relief operations. It is a joint air exercise between India and France, conducted to improve aerial combat capabilities. Relevance: Recently, the Indian Army contingent departed for the 15th edition of India- US joint Special Forces Exercise VAJRA PRAHAR.Explanation:Exercise VAJRA PRAHAR 2024It is a joint military exercise between Indian army and US army.The exercise is scheduled to be conducted at Orchard Combat Training Centre in Idaho, USA.The aim of Exercise VAJRA PRAHAR is to promote military cooperation between India and the US through the enhancement of interoperability, jointness and mutual exchange of special operations tactics. It will enhance combined capabilities in executing joint Special Forces Operations in desert and semi desert environments.Therefore, option (a) is the correct answer.Subject: Current Affairs | MiscellaneousLevel of Difficulty: Easy | Factual 2 / 5 Q2. Consider the following statements regarding the Markhor:1) It is a wild goat species indigenous to mountainous regions.2) It is classified as 'Near Threatened' by the IUCN.3) Its population in India is found mainly in Jammu and Kashmir.Which of the statements given above are correct? 1 and 2 only 2 and 3 only 1 and 3 only 1, 2, and 3 Relevance: Markhor, the largest wild goat in the world, is battling for survival in Jammu and Kashmir and measures must be taken to protect its habitat to increase its population.Explanation:MarkhorThe markhor is a wild goat species indigenous to the mountainous regions of Central and South Asia. (Hence, statement 1 is correct)It is known for its thick fur, flowing beard and corkscrew horns.It is considered to be an apt flagship species for catalysing conservation in these mountain tracks. It is adapted to mountainous terrain, between 600 and 3,600 m elevation, with open woodlands, scrublands and light forests.It is a diurnal animal and is mainly active in the early morning and late afternoon. Geographical distributionIt is found in the moist to semi-arid mountain tracts of Pakistan, India, Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan and Tajikistan.In J&K, Markhor’s population is found in Shopian, Banihal pass to Shamsbari area of the Kazinag Uri and Pir Panjal range in Poonch. (Hence, statement 3 is correct)Conservation statusIUCN : ‘Near Threatened’ (Hence, statement 2 is correct)Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 : Schedule ICITES: Appendix I Threats: Its population has been affected mostly by unabated human intervention and biotic factors.Therefore, option (d) is the correct answer.Subject: Current Affairs | EnvironmentLevel of Difficulty: Medium | Factual 3 / 5 Q3. The Tumaini Festival, the only festival of its kind in the world that is held within a refugee camp, is associated with which country? Kenya Uganda Malawi Ethiopia Relevance: Tumaini Festival in Malawi unites refugees and locals through music, art, and crafts, fostering connection and hope.Explanation:Tumaini FestivalFounded in 2014, the Tumaini Festival is a cultural event held annually within the Dzaleka Refugee Camp in Malawi. It is the only festival of its kind in the world that is held within a refugee camp.The festival is organized and managed by refugees, creating a platform for displaced people that fosters community, solidarity, and cultural exchange.It received the Cultures of Resistance Award (CoR Award) in 2024.Therefore, option (c) is the correct answer.Value AdditionMalawiIt is a landlocked country in Southeastern Africa with capital at Lilongwe.It shares borders with Tanzania, Mozambique, and Zambia.Lake Nyasa (one of the deepest lakes in the world), known in Malawi as Lake Malawi, accounts for more than one-fifth of the country’s total area.Malawi remains one of the poorest countries in the world. The economy is heavily dependent on agriculture, which employs over 80% of the population.Subject: Current Affairs | MiscellaneousLevel of Difficulty: Easy | Factual 4 / 5 Q4. The term "Orphan Drugs", frequently in news, is used in which of the following contexts? Drugs developed specifically to treat rare diseases. Drugs used for treating common diseases but are not easily available. Drugs used for treating mental health disorders. Drugs developed for treating common diseases but have side effects. Relevance: India faces significant challenges in ensuring the development, affordability, and accessibility of orphan drugs, especially compared to other countries like the United States and the European Union.Explanation:Orphan DrugsThese are pharmaceutical agents developed specifically to treat rare (orphan) diseases.These diseases, though affecting only a small portion of the population, often lead to life-threatening or chronically debilitating conditions. Definitions of orphan drugs vary depending on the regulatory framework.Diseases such as genetic disorders, rare cancers, metabolic disorders, and autoimmune conditions frequently fall under the orphan disease category.Genetic disorders include conditions like cystic fibrosis and Duchenne muscular dystrophy,Rare cancers like neuroblastoma and gliomas also qualify for orphan drug development.Metabolic disorders, such as Gaucher’s disease and Fabry disease, and autoimmune diseases, like systemic sclerosis, also benefit from orphan drugs. Therefore, option (a) is the correct answer.Subject: Current Affairs | S&TLevel of Difficulty: Easy | Factual 5 / 5 Q5. With reference to the Gobind Sagar Lake, consider the following statements:1) It is named in honour of Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Sikh Guru.2) It is a man-made reservoir located in Punjab.3) Its source is the Bhakra Dam on the Sutlej River.4) It is the largest dam in India concerning the storage of water. How many of the above statements are correct? Only one Only two Only three All four Relevance: Private companies booked in Himachal Pradesh for polluting Gobind Sagar Lake.Explanation:Gobind Sagar LakeIt is a manmade reservoir located in the Una and Bilaspur districts of Himachal Pradesh. (Hence, statement 2 is not correct)It is named in honour of Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Sikh Guru. (Hence, statement 1 is correct)Its source is the Bhakra Dam on the Sutlej River. (Hence, statement 3 is correct)One of the world's highest gravity dams and one of the deepest man-made lakes in the world. Indira Sagar Dam is the largest dam in India concerning the storage of water. (Hence, statement 4 is not correct)Therefore, option (b) is the correct answer.Subject: Current Affairs | GeographyLevel of Difficulty: Medium | Factual Your score is 0% Restart quiz
