HomeDaily QuizUPSC Daily Quiz | 24 April 2024 UPSC Daily Quiz | 24 April 2024April 2024, Daily Quiz | By admin /5 Daily Quiz - 24 April 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 1. With reference to the India’s trade with Israel and Iran, consider the following statements:1) The trade between India and Israel is doubled from 2018-19 to 2022-23.2) Diesel and diamonds account for around 80% of total exports from India to Israel in 2022-23.3) India’s trade with Iran has decreased in 2022-23 as compared to 2021-22.4) India’s export value to Iran is smaller than its imports from Iran.How many of the statements given above are correct? Only one Only two Only three All four Explanation: India began diplomatic relations with Israel in 1992. Since then, commerce between the two countries has increased dramatically, from approximately $200 million in 1992 (mainly for diamonds) to $10.7 billion (excluding defence) in the fiscal year 2022-23.Statement 1 is correct: Trade has increased over the last four years, doubling from $5.56 billion in 2018-19 to $10.7 billion in 2022-23. Between 2021-22 and 2022-23, trade climbed by 36.90 percent, from $7.87 billion to $10.77 billion. Statement 2 is correct: In 2022-23, India’s exports to Israel totaled $8.45 billion, while imports from Israel totaled $2.3 billion, resulting in a $6.13 billion trade surplus for India.Two items, diesel and diamonds, accounted for 78 per cent of total exports during 2022-23. Statement 3 is incorrect:According to the Ministry of External Affairs’ (MEA) brief on foreign relations, India is Israel’s second largest trading partner in Asia and the seventh largest globally.In 2022-23, Iran was India’s 59th biggest trading partner, with bilateral trade reaching $2.33 billion. India’s trade with Iran has seen a contraction in recent years, before an uptick in the FY 2022-23. It increased by 21.77 per cent — from $1.94 billion in 2021-22 to $2.33 billion in 2022-23. Statement 4 is incorrect: India’s exports to Iran accounted for $1.66 billion, while India’s imports from Tehran stood at just $0.67 billion, leaving a trade surplus of about $ 1 billion. 2 / 5 2. With reference to the Nagara style of temple architecture, consider the following statements:1) The Nagara style of temple architecture emerged during the late Gupta period.2) In these temples, circumambulatory passage around the garbha griha is absent.3) Shikhara is the most distinguishable aspect of Nagara style temples.4) These temples are built on a raised plinth.How many of the statements given above are correct? Only one Only two Only three All four Explanation:Statement 1 is correct:The Nagara style of temple architecture emerged some time in the fifth century CE, during the late Gupta period, in northern India. Statement 2 is incorrect: A typical Nagara style temple also comprises a circumambulatory passage around the garbha griha, and one or more mandapas (halls) on the same axis it. Statement 3 is correct: Towering over the garbha griha is the shikhara (literally ‘mountain peak’), the most distinguishable aspect of Nagara style temples. Statement 4 is correct: Nagara temples are built on a raised plinth, with the garbha griha (sanctum sanctorum) — where the idol of the deity rests — the most sacred part of the temple. 3 / 5 3.David’s Sling was recently seen in news. It is: An economic indicator for unemployment A defence system used in wars A geographical phenomenon which is often seen dry summer spells A new tool for the accuracy of umpiring in the game of cricket. Explanation:The David’s Sling (or Stunner) is Israel’s medium-range air defence system, which can intercept cruise missiles, ballistic missiles, and aircraft. With a range of 300 kilometres, it also has an advanced phased-array radar for easier detection. 4 / 5 4. Consider the following statements:1) Article 15 of the Indian Constitution prohibits discrimination based on disability.2) India has ratified UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD), which emphasizes that persons with disabilities should enjoy rights on an equal basis with others.Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation:Statement 1 is incorrect:Article 15 of the Indian Constitution does not explicitly prohibit discrimination based on disability. It specifically mentions religion, race, caste, sex, and place of birth as the grounds on which discrimination is prohibited. In India, the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, provides comprehensive protection against discrimination based on disability and has brought India closer to aligning with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD). Protection against discrimination based on disability is a statutory right in India not a constitutional right.Statement 2 is correct: India has ratified the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD), which emphasizes that persons with disabilities should enjoy rights on an equal basis with others. India ratified the convention on October 1, 2007. 5 / 5 5.Post-stroke depression (PSD) is a common complication after a stroke. Which one of the following statements is the most correct statement about PSD? It is a temporary feeling of sadness that resolves on its own within a few weeks. It is a severe mental health condition requiring immediate hospitalization. It is a distinct clinical condition with specific symptoms that can be effectively treated. Only strokes affecting the right hemisphere of the brain can cause PSD. Explanation:Post-stroke depression is a common and serious complication following a stroke. It is a distinct clinical condition with a specific set of symptoms, including sadness, loss of interest in activities, changes in appetite, and difficulty concentrating, among others. Early recognition and proper treatment of PSD can significantly improve the quality of life for stroke survivors. Treatment may involve medications, psychotherapy, or a combination of both. Your score is 0% Restart quiz
