HomeDaily QuizUPSC Daily Quiz | 16 October 2024 UPSC Daily Quiz | 16 October 2024Daily Quiz, October | By admin | October 16, 2024 /5 Daily Quiz - 16 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. With reference to the LUPEX Mission, consider the following statements:1) It is a collaborative mission between India and USA.2) Its objective is to explore the moon’s southern polar region.3) It features both a lander and a rover.Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 1 only 1 and 3 only 2 only 2 and 3 only Relevance: Recently, the National Space Commission, India’s apex body on space missions, cleared the fifth lunar mission, the Lunar Polar Exploration (LUPEX) Mission.Explanation:LUPEX Mission is a collaborative mission between ISRO and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA). (Hence, statement 1 is not correct)Its objective is to explore the moon’s southern polar region, investigating the presence of water and other elements, potentially in the form of surface ice. (Hence, statement 2 is correct)It aims to showcase innovative surface exploration technologies. The special focus is on vehicular transport and lunar night survival.It features both a lander and a rover. JAXA is responsible for developing and operating the rover, and ISRO for developing and operating the lander that will carry the rover. (Hence, statement 3 is correct)Therefore, option (d) is the correct answer.Subject: Current Affairs | S&TLevel of Difficulty: Moderate | Factual 2 / 5 Q2. Which organization is responsible for proposing the creation of the Climate Risk Information System? Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) Reserve Bank of India (RBI) NITI Aayog Relevance: The Reserve Bank of India proposes to create a data repository namely, the Reserve Bank Climate Risk Information System (RB-CRIS).Explanation:Climate Risk Information System:It will bridge the gap in climate-related data that is currently available in a fragmented manner.The RBI plans a phased launch of RB-CRIS starting with the web-based directory, followed by a gradual introduction of the data portal for regulated entities to ensure smooth adaptation.On February 28, 2024, RBI had issued draft guidelines for a 'Disclosure Framework on Climate-Related Financial Risks,' requiring regulated entities (REs) to disclose information across four key areas: governance, strategy, risk management, and metrics and targets.The framework aims to inform stakeholders—such as regulators, investors, and customers—about the climate-related risks faced by REs and their strategies for addressing these issues.Therefore, option (c) is the correct answer.Subject: Current Affairs | EnvironmentLevel of Difficulty: Easy | Factual 3 / 5 Q3. Which of the following statements correctly describes the objective of the Humsafar Policy? It is designed to promote domestic tourism by offering discounted travel packages on national highways. It focuses on improving road safety by mandating advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) in vehicles across the country. It aims to provide wayside amenities along national highways for travelers, including facilities like clean washrooms, eateries, and rest areas. It focuses on improving the safety features of national highways by installing advanced surveillance systems and traffic monitoring equipment. Relevance: Aimed at providing wayside amenities along national highways, Union Road Transport Minister recently launched ‘Humsafar Policy.Explanation:Humsafar PolicyIt is a comprehensive initiative aimed at enhancing facilities along India’s national highways.The policy seeks to improve the convenience, safety, and comfort of highway travelers by providing a wide range of services at key locations along the road network.Under this policy, rest stops equipped with essential amenities like clean washrooms, food courts, parking spaces, and first-aid services will be developed across major highways.Therefore, option (c) is the correct answer.Subject: Current Affairs | SchemesLevel of Difficulty: Easy | Factual 4 / 5 Q4. The "Anaconda Strategy," frequently in news, is used in which of the following contexts? A military strategy used by the People's Liberation Army (PLA) to encircle and pressure Taiwan militarily and economically. A naval strategy focused on building alliances to safeguard trade routes in the Indian Ocean. An economic strategy designed to control global oil prices by limiting production and increasing demand. A diplomatic strategy aimed at strengthening ties between European nations to counterbalance Russia’s influence in the region. Relevance: Taiwan’s navy commander recently claimed that the People's Liberation Army (PLA) is using an ‘anaconda strategy’ to squeeze the island nation.Explanation:Anaconda StrategyIt refers to a military strategy with the primary objective to suffocate the Confederacy economically and militarily, similar to how an anaconda snake coils around and asphyxiates its prey. It was proposed by Union General Winfield Scott during the early stages of the American Civil War.China's 'anaconda strategy’ against Taiwan reportedly involves a mix of military maneuvers, psychological tactics, and cyber warfare to eventually weaken Taiwan's defenses. The ultimate goal appears to be to force Taiwan into submission without engaging in a full-scale invasion.Therefore, option (a) is the correct answer.Subject: Current Affairs | IRLevel of Difficulty: Easy | Factual 5 / 5 Q5. With reference to the AstroSat Mission, consider the following statements:1) It is the first dedicated Indian astronomy mission.2) It is aimed at studying celestial sources exclusively in UV spectral bands.3) It has made major breakthroughs by discovering a number of new galaxies. 4) It was launched in 2015 into a 650 km orbit by GSLV from Satish Dhawan Space Centre.How many of the above statements are correct? Only one Only two Only three All four Explanation:AstroSat is the first dedicated Indian astronomy mission aimed at studying celestial sources in X-ray, optical and UV spectral bands simultaneously. (Hence, statement 1 is correct)AstroSat has made major breakthroughs by discovering five new galaxies. (Hence, statement 3 is correct)One of the unique features of the AstroSat mission is that it enables the simultaneous multi-wavelength observations of various astronomical objects with a single satellite. (Hence, statement 2 is not correct)AstroSat was launched in September 2015 into a 650 km orbit by PSLV from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota. (Hence, statement 4 is not correct)The minimum useful life of the AstroSat mission is expected to be 5 years.So, only two of the statements given above are correct.Therefore, option (b) is the correct answer.Subject: Current Affairs | S&TLevel of Difficulty: Moderate | Factual Your score is 0% Restart quiz
