HomeDaily QuizUPSC Daily Quiz | 10 October 2024 UPSC Daily Quiz | 10 October 2024Daily Quiz, October | By admin | October 10, 2024 /5 Daily Quiz - 09 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. The Akashteer Systems used by the Indian Army are deployed in which context? These are advanced surveillance systems used for maritime monitoring and naval defense. These are designed to provide early warning and tracking capabilities in space exploration and satellite defense. These are advanced Air Defence Control and Reporting Systems (ADCRS) used to protect the country from aerial threats, including missile and rocket attacks. These are sophisticated communication systems used by the Indian Army for secure and encrypted messaging across difficult terrains. Relevance: The Indian Army has significantly enhanced its air defence capabilities with the acquisition of 100 Akashteer air defence systems.Explanation:The Akashteer Systems are advanced Air Defence Control and Reporting Systems (ADCRS) deployed by the Indian Army. These systems serve as critical assets in safeguarding the country from various aerial threats, including missile and rocket attacks. Their sophisticated integrated control and reporting mechanisms ensure rapid neutralization of enemy threats, enhancing the Army's air defense capabilities.Therefore, option (c) is the correct answer.Subject: Current Affairs | S&TLevel of Difficulty: Easy | Factual 2 / 5 Q2. With reference to Hirakud Dam, consider the following statements:1) It is the longest dam in India.2) It is built across the river Godavari.3) The reservoir behind the dam is the biggest artificial lake in Asia.How many of the above statements are correct? Only one Only two All three None Relevance: Built six decades ago, the canal network connected to Hirakud Dam, one of the biggest projects in eastern India, is all set to be renovated.Explanation:Hirakud DamIt is the longest dam in India (about 25.79 km long) and the longest earthen dam in the world. (Hence, statement 1 is correct)The dam is built across the river Mahanadi at about 15 km upstream of Sambalpur town in the state of Odisha. (Hence, statement 2 is not correct)The dam forms a vast reservoir known as the Hirakud Reservoir or Hirakud Lake. It is the biggest artificial lake in Asia. (Hence, statement 3 is correct)This is one of the oldest hydel projects of India, being the first post-independence major multipurpose river valley project in the country. Purpose: irrigation, power generation and flood protection.Therefore, option (b) is the correct answer.Subject: Current Affairs | GeographyLevel of Difficulty: Easy | Factual 3 / 5 Q3. Consider the following statements regarding the Very Short-Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS):1) It is a man-portable missile system developed by DRDO for countering low-altitude aerial threats.2) It has a maximum range of up to 12 km and is specifically designed for high-altitude deployments in mountainous regions.Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Relevance: The DRDO recently announced the completion of the development trials of the ingeniously developed 4th Generation miniaturised Very Short Range Air Defence System (VSHORAD).Explanation:Very Short-Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS)VSHORADS is a Man Portable Air Defence System (MANPAD) developed for neutralising low-altitude aerial threats at short ranges. (Hence, statement 1 is correct)It has been indigenously designed and developed by DRDO's Research Centre Imarat, Hyderabad, in collaboration with other DRDO laboratories and industry partners.It has a range of up to 6 km. The missile system, being man-portable and specifically optimised for lightweight compared to other missile systems, can be deployed quickly in the mountains close to the Line of Actual Control, with China in Ladakh and Arunachal Pradesh. (Hence, statement 2 is not correct)Therefore, option (a) is the correct answer.Subject: Current Affairs | S&TLevel of Difficulty: Easy | Factual 4 / 5 Q4. Consider the following statements about Lake Kivu:1) It is located between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda.2) It empties into the Rusizi River, which flows southwards into Lake Tanganyika.Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Relevance: At least 78 people are dead after a boat carrying 278 passengers capsized in eastern Congo's Lake Kivu recently.Explanation:Lake KivuIt is one of the great lakes of East Africa, situated between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to the west and Rwanda to the east. (Hence, statement 1 is not correct)It is Rwanda’s largest lake and the sixth largest in Africa. It is in the Albertine Rift, the western branch of the East African Rift.Lake Kivu empties into the Rusizi River, which flows southwards into Lake Tanganyika. The tenth largest inland island on the planet,Idjwi Island, is located on Kivu Lake. (Hence, statement 2 is correct)Therefore, option (b) is the correct answer.Subject: Current Affairs | GeographyLevel of Difficulty: Easy | Factual 5 / 5 Q5. Rani Durgavati is renowned in Indian history for her struggle against which of the following? Sher Shah Suri Mehmood Ghaznavi Akbar's Mughal Empire Babur Relevance: The Madhya Pradesh cabinet recently approved the formation of a panel to develop a memorial and garden dedicated to Gond queen Rani Durgavati for Rs 100 crore.Explanation:Rani Durgavati:Rani Durgavati (1524-2024) was the descendant of the famous Chandela dynasty of Mahoba and the queen of the Gond kingdom of Garha-Katanga.She was born on 5th October 1524 A.D. in the family of famous Chandel emperor Keerat Rai.The Chandel Dynasty is famous in Indian history for the valiant king Vidyadhar, who repulsed the attacks of Mehmood Gaznavi.His love for sculptures is shown in the world-famous temples of Khajuraho and Kalanjar Fort. Rani Durgavati was born in Kalinjar (Banda, U.P.), one of the most important forts of medieval India.In 1542, she was married to Dalpatshah, the eldest son of King Sangramshah of the Gond Dynasty. Chandel and Gond dynasties got closer as a consequence of this marriage.She gave birth to a son in 1545 A.D. who was named Vir Narayan.Dalpatshah died in about 1550 A.D. As Vir Narayan was too young at that time, Durgavati took the reins of the Gond kingdom in her hands. Two ministers, Adhar Kayastha and Man Thakur, helped the Rani in looking after the administration successfully and effectively. Rani moved her capital to Chauragarh in place of Singaurgarh. It was a fort of strategic importance situated on the Satpura hill range.Like her husband’s predecessors, she extended her territory and accomplished the political unification of Gondwana, also called Garha-Katanga, with courage, generosity, and tact.She distinguished herself as a warrior and fought with unvarying success against BazBahadur, the Sultan of Malwa.In the year 1562, Akbar vanquished the Malwa ruler Baj Bahadur and annexed the Malwa with Mughal dominion. Consequently, the state boundary of Rani touched the Mughal kingdom.She is chiefly remembered for defending Gondwana against the Mughal Empire. She took on the might of the Mughal Empire with great courage and leadership.Though she finally faced defeat at the hands of the Mughal army, she is remembered as a warrior in blood and spirit.Therefore, option (c) is the correct answer.Subject: Current Affairs | HistoryLevel of Difficulty: Easy | Factual Your score is 0% Restart quiz
