Daily Quiz: 17th Nov 2023

Explanation: 

• The IPEF consists of four pillars, but members are not obligated to participate in or adhere to all four pillars. Countries can choose the specific areas of cooperation that align with their interests and goals. The framework allows for a more flexible and tailored approach, distinguishing it from traditional trade pacts with strict, comprehensive obligations.  Hence 1 statement is incorrect

• The Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) is not a traditional trade pact but a framework that focuses on economic integration. It is designed to be flexible, allowing countries to participate voluntarily and choose the extent to which they engage with the framework. Unlike many multilateral trade deals that have rigid structures and obligations, IPEF provides room for customisation based on each country's preferences and priorities. Hence 2 statement is correct.

Explanation:

• The International Energy Agency (IEA) was established in response to the oil crisis of 1973. It was founded in 1974 after the Organization of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries (OAPEC) imposed an oil embargo, leading to a significant increase in oil prices and concerns about energy security among member countries.  Hence 1 statement is correct.

• The headquarters of the International Energy Agency (IEA) is not in Dubai. The IEA is headquartered in Paris, France.  Hence 2 statement is incorrect.

Explanation: 

• Chikungunya was first identified during an outbreak in southern Tanzania in 1952. The word "chikungunya" is derived from the Kimakonde language, spoken by the Makonde people in Tanzania, and it translates to "that which bends up," referring to the stooped posture of individuals affected by joint pain. Hence 1 statement is correct.

• The name "chikungunya" indeed comes from the Kimakonde language, and it signifies the contorted or stooped appearance of patients experiencing severe joint pain, which is a characteristic symptom of the disease. Hence 2 statement is correct.

Explanation: 

• Nirbhay is indeed a long-range sub-sonic cruise missile that can be launched from various platforms, providing flexibility in deployment. Hence 1 statement is correct.

• Nirbhay can loiter and cruise at sub-sonic speeds (Mach 0.7) at low altitudes, and it can be armed with both conventional and nuclear warheads. Hence  2 statement is correct.

• Nirbhay cruise missile has been indigenously designed and developed by the Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO), specifically by the Aeronautical Development Establishment, which is a lab under DRDO. Hence 3 statement is correct.

Explanation:

• Lithium (Li) is the lightest metal in the pair. It is an alkali metal with an atomic number of 3 and is known for its low density and relatively low atomic mass.

• Osmium (Os), on the other hand, is the heaviest metal in the pair. It belongs to the platinum group of metals and has the highest density among all naturally occurring elements.

Hence b option is correct.