HomeDaily QuizUPSC Daily Quiz | 14 September 2024 UPSC Daily Quiz | 14 September 2024Daily Quiz, September | By Riteish Sharma /5 Daily Quiz - 14 September 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 Gulf of Mexico, consider the following statements about:1) It was formed as a result of seafloor subsidence due to the movement of the tectonic plates.2) The Mississippi and the Rio Grande are the major rivers that drain into the Gulf of Mexico.3) The Gulf of Mexico is connected to the Atlantic Ocean through the Straits of Gibraltar.How many of the above statements are correct? Only one Only two All three None Explanation:Relevance: Hurricane Francine disrupted over 40% of U.S. Gulf oil and gas production.Gulf of Mexico is the world’s largest gulf on the southeastern periphery of North America. It is connected to the Caribbean Sea via the Yucatán Channel (between Cuba and Mexico) and with the Atlantic Ocean through the Straits of Florida (between Cuba and the US). (Hence, statement 3 is not correct)It is one of the largest and oldest water bodies on Earth. It was formed as a result of seafloor subsidence due to the movement of the tectonic plates. (Hence, statement 1 is correct)Often referred to as the “Mediterranean of the Americas”, the Gulf of Mexico is the 9th largest water body. The Caribbean sea water enters the Gulf of Mexico through the Yucatán Channel, and exits as the Gulf Stream through the Florida Straits. It is one of the most powerful and warm ocean currents that flow from the Gulf of Mexico towards the northern Atlantic Ocean. The Mississippi and the Rio Grande are the major rivers that drain into the gulf. (Hence, statement 2 is correct)The shallow continental shelf regions of the Gulf of Mexico contain large deposits of petroleum and natural gas.Therefore, option (d) is the correct answer.Subject: Current Affairs | GeographyLevel of Difficulty: Moderate | Factual 2 / 5 Q2. Gravitational lensing is the phenomenon where light is bent due to the curvature of spacetime caused by: Massive celestial bodies Magnetic fields of planets Earth's atmosphere Radiation pressure from stars Explanation:Relevance: Using a phenomenon known as gravitational lensing, it might be possible to use the sun as a gigantic telescope to peer deep into space.Gravitational lensing is a phenomenon predicted by Einstein's theory of General Relativity, where light from a distant source is bent as it passes near a massive celestial body, such as a star, black hole, or galaxy. This bending occurs due to the curvature of spacetime created by the gravitational field of these massive objects. This effect allows us to observe distant galaxies, which might otherwise be obscured, and provides important data for studying the universe.Therefore, option (a) is the correct answer.Subject: Current Affairs | S&TLevel of Difficulty: Easy | Factual 3 / 5 Q3. Which of the following statements best describes Software-as-a-Service (SaaS)? SaaS is a method where users purchase software and install it on their local devices to access applications. SaaS allows users to create their own software by providing development tools through a web-based platform. SaaS is a cloud-based service where users subscribe to access applications hosted on external servers via the internet. SaaS is a service model where software applications are installed on the user’s local servers and accessed without an internet connection. Explanation:Relevance: AI-powered Software as a Service (SaaS) platforms are changing industries by improving efficiency and driving innovation.Software-as-a-Service (SaaS)SaaS is a cloud-based method of delivering software where users subscribe to access applications on the Internet rather than purchasing them outright.The software is located on external servers rather than on servers located in-house.SaaS vendors host services and applications for customers to access on-demand. These services are available to end-users over the internet, so the end-users do not need to install any software on their devices to access these services.Common SaaS examples include email, calendaring, and cloud-based collaborative tools like Slack. Therefore, option (c) is the correct answer.Subject: Current Affairs | S&TLevel of Difficulty: Easy | Factual 4 / 5 Q4. Exercise AL NAJAH is a joint military exercise between which of the following countries? India and Oman India and Saudi Arabia India and UAE India and Qatar Explanation:Relevance: Recently, the Indian Army contingent departed to take part in the 5th edition of Exercise AL NAJAH.Exercise AL NAJAH is a joint military exercise between India-Oman.It has been held biennially since 2015, alternating between India and Oman. Aim of the Joint Exercise is to enhance joint military capability of both sides to undertake counter terrorism operations under the United Nations Charter. The exercise will focus on operations in the Desert environment.Therefore, option (a) is the correct answer.Subject: Current Affairs | S&TLevel of Difficulty: Easy | Factual 5 / 5 Q5. With reference to Tardigrades, consider the following statements:1) They are tiny aquatic animals.2) They mostly eat plants and algae.3) They can survive in extreme conditions, even outer space.How many of the above statements are correct? Only one Only two All three None Explanation:Relevance: Detailed 3D images of the first tardigrade fossils ever discovered help scientists predict when tardigrades evolved their near-indestructibility.Tardigrades, often called water bears or moss piglets, are tiny aquatic animals. Under a microscope, you can see their plump, segmented bodies and flat heads. (Hence, statement 1 is correct)They have eight legs, each tipped with four to eight claws. Water bears, true to their name, live in water, from oceans to drops of water on plants. They can live high in the mountains and deep in the ocean.What they eat: Tardigrades mostly eat plants and algae. Some species eat other, smaller creatures, like microscopic worms and tiny, wheel-shaped animals called rotifers. (Hence, statement 2 is correct)What makes them special: They can survive punishing heat, freezing cold, ultraviolet radiation and even outer space. They do this by becoming dried-out little balls, called "tuns," and almost stopping their metabolism (the way they get energy from food), reviving only when conditions are better. (Hence, statement 3 is correct)So, all the statements given above are correct.Therefore, option (c) is the correct answer.Subject: Current Affairs | S&TLevel of Difficulty: Moderate | Factual Your score is 0% Restart quiz
