HomeDaily QuizUPSC Daily Quiz | 27 November 2024 UPSC Daily Quiz | 27 November 2024Daily Quiz, November | By admin | November 27, 2024 /5 Daily Quiz - 27 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. Consider the following statements about Guru Tegh Bahadur:1) He earned the title " Hind ki Chadar (Shield of India) for the establishment of Anandpur Sahib.2) He was martyred in Delhi in 1675 to protect the religious freedoms of Kashmiri Pandits.3) He added over 700 hymns to the Guru Granth Sahib, emphasizing human rights and equality.How many of the above statements are correct? Only one Only two All three None Relevance: Guru Tegh Bahadur Martyrdom Day is observed every year on 24 November to honour the sacrifice of the ninth Sikh Guru. Explanation:Guru Tegh BahadurHe was born on 1 April 1621 in Amritsar and was the youngest son of Guru Hargobind Sahib, the sixth Sikh Guru.Guru Teg Bahadur was known as Teyag Mal in his youth and he later earned the title “Tegh Bahadur” by his father. In 1664, he became the ninth Sikh Guru.He established Anandpur Sahib, strengthened Sikh institutions, and added over 700 hymns to the Guru Granth Sahib, leaving a profound spiritual legacy. (Hence, statement 3 is correct)Historical SignificanceGuru Tegh Bahadur, revered as Hind ki Chadar (Shield of India), sacrificed his life to protect religious freedoms. (Hence, statement 1 is not correct)In 1675, he was martyred in Delhi, defending the Kashmiri Pandits against forced conversions under Aurangzeb’s rule. (Hence, statement 2 is correct)The site of his martyrdom is now marked by Gurudwara Sis Ganj Sahib.Therefore, option (b) is the correct answer.Subject: Current Affairs | HistoryLevel of Difficulty: Moderate | Factual 2 / 5 Q2. Consider the following statements:1) Reangs are the largest tribal community of Tripura.2)Reangs are one of the 75 Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups in India.Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Relevance: Members of the Reang community, requested the government to grant recognition to their language, Kaubru.Explanation:The ethnic Reang community has demanded that Tripura declare a holiday on Hojagiri Day, which celebrates the traditional Hojagiri dance.Reangs are the second largest tribal community of Tripura. Tripuris are the largest tribal community in Tripura. (Hence, statement 1 is not correct)It is one of the 75 Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) in India. (Hence, statement 2 is correct)Kaubru is the oral language of the Bru ethnic people.The Bru are an indigenous ethnic group living in Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam.By religion they are Hindus and most of their deities are akin to gods and goddesses of Hindu faith. Therefore, option (b) is the correct answer.Value AdditionParticularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs)In 1973, the Dhebar Commission set up a separate category for Primitive Tribal Groups (PTGs).In 1975, the Union identified 52 tribal groups as PTGs. In 1993, 23 more groups were added to the list. Later, in 2006, these groups were named PVTGs.PVTGs are a more vulnerable group among tribal groups in India.These groups have primitive traits, geographical isolation, low literacy, zero to negative population growth rate and backwardness. Moreover, they are largely dependent upon hunting for food and a pre-agriculture level of technology.According to the 2011 Census, Odisha has the largest population of PVTGs followed by Madhya Pradesh.Subject: Current Affairs | MiscellaneousLevel of Difficulty: Easy | Factual 3 / 5 Q3. With reference to the Surface Hydrokinetic Turbine (SHKT) technology, consider the following statements:1) The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has recognized SHKT technology under the Hydro Category.2) SHKT technology harnesses kinetic energy from flowing water without the need for dams or reservoirs.3) SHKT technology is an indigenously developed innovation for renewable energy generation.How many of the above statements are correct? Only one Only two All three None Relevance: Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has recognized the indigenously developed Surface Hydrokinetic Turbine (SHKT) technology under the Hydro Category.Explanation:Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has recognized the indigenously developed Surface Hydrokinetic Turbine (SHKT) technology under the Hydro Category. (Hence, statements 1 and 3 are correct)SHKT, uses kinetic energy of flowing water with practically zero potential head for generation of electrical energy. (Hence, statement 2 is correct)Conventional units utilize potential energy of water through construction of dam, diversion weir and barrages for creation of necessary ‘Head’.Surface Hydrokinetic turbines are easy to install and cost-effective, with generation cost of ₹2-3 per unit. This technology provides a win-win situation both for renewable energy buyers and generators.This technology has huge potential in GW scale with a lot of opportunities to harness renewable energy, leading to overall growth of the power sector.Therefore, option (c) is the correct answer.Subject: Current Affairs | EnvironmentLevel of Difficulty: Moderate | Factual 4 / 5 Q4. Consider the following statements:1) Indian Chemical Council (ICC) has won the 2024 Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) The Hague Award.2) This is the first time the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) The Hague Award has been given to a chemical industry body.Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Relevance: Indian Chemical Council (ICC) has won the 2024 Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) The Hague Award.Explanation:Indian Chemical Council (ICC) has won the 2024 Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) The Hague Award. (Hence, statement 1 is correct)This is the first time the award has been given to a chemical industry body. (Hence, statement 2 is correct)In 2013, OPCW was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for its extensive efforts to eliminate chemical weapons. To preserve the legacy of this achievement, the OPCW established the ‘OPCW-The Hague Award’ in collaboration with the Municipality of The Hague in 2014. The Award recognizes individuals and organizations that play a significant role in advancing the goals of the Chemical Weapons Convention.Therefore, option (c) is the correct answer.Subject: Current Affairs | MiscellaneousLevel of Difficulty: Easy | Factual 5 / 5 Q5. Which of the following statements best describes the objective of the E-Daakhil portal? It aims to provide an online platform for consumers to file grievances with the relevant consumer forum efficiently. It was launched to track and resolve legal disputes related to property ownership through district-level courts. It streamlines the process of registering consumer complaints and facilitates faster resolution of consumer grievances through an integrated online system. It is an initiative to enhance e-governance by allowing businesses to register their products and services for legal compliance. Relevance: The Department of Consumer Affair has completed the nationwide rollout of E-Daakhil.Explanation:E-Daakhil is an online platform designed to streamline the consumer grievance redressal process.It provides an efficient way for consumers to approach the relevant consumer forum to file their grievances.The e-Daakhil portal was first launched in 2020 by the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission. Therefore, option (c) is the correct answer.Subject: Current Affairs | MiscellaneousLevel of Difficulty: Easy | Factual Your score is 0% Restart quiz
