HomeDaily QuizUPSC Daily Quiz | 29 November 2024 UPSC Daily Quiz | 29 November 2024Daily Quiz, November | By admin | November 29, 2024 /5 Daily Quiz - 29 November 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 Rudreshwara Temple (Ramappa Temple), consider the following statements:1) It is dedicated to Lord Shiva and was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2021.2) It was constructed during the rule of the Chalukya dynasty, adopting Vesara architecture.Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Relevance: The Rudreshwara Temple is a magnificent testament to the architectural prowess of the Kakatiya dynasty.Explanation:Rudreshwara Temple (Ramappa Temple)Located inย Palampet, Telangana, this 13th-century temple, dedicated toย Lord Shivaย in the form of Ramalingeswara Swamy, wasย inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2021. (Hence, statement 1 is correct)Theย โsandbox techniqueโย used in the foundation of the temple has been a marvel of engineering. Kakatiyas adopted theย Chalukyan Style of Vesara Architecture.ย (Hence, statement 2 is not correct)The pillars areย made of basalt, while the white gopuram is made of light porous bricksย that are said to float on water, showcasing the advanced engineering methods of the time.Therefore, option (a) is the correct answer.Subject: Current Affairs | Art and CultureLevel of Difficulty: Moderate | Factual 2 / 5 Q2. Consider the following countries:1) Denmark2) Norway3) Estonia4)Finland5) GermanyHow many countries given above share a common border with the Baltic Sea? Only two Only three Only four All five Relevance: Sweden has formally requested Chinaโs cooperation in explaining the recent damage to two undersea data cables in the Baltic Sea.ย Explanation:Theย Baltic Sea is the youngest sea on Earth,ย formed 10,000-15,000 years ago as glaciers retreated. The Baltic Sea is artificially linked to the White Sea by theย White Sea Canal and to the North Sea by the Kiel Canal.It is in Northern Europe, bordered by Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Russia, and Sweden.It includes theย Gulf of Bothnia, the Bay of Bothnia, the Gulf of Finland, the Gulf of Riga, and the Bay of Gdaลsk.Therefore, option (c) is the correct answer.Subject: Current Affairs | GeographyLevel of Difficulty: Moderate | Factual 3 / 5 Q3. Which of the following statements aboutย Rule 267 of the Rajya Sabha Rules of Procedureย is correct? Rule 267 allows the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha to initiate a debate on urgent matters without requiring a motion from members. Rule 267 is primarily used for procedural matters, such as the appointment of committees, rather than for discussing urgent public issues. Rule 267 mandates that at least two-thirds of the members present must support the motion for it to be accepted. Rule 267 permits members of the Rajya Sabha to move a motion to suspend the normal business of the House to discuss a matter of urgent public importance. Relevance: The increasing frequency of invokingย Rule 267ย in the Rajya Sabha has led to disruptions and delays in parliamentary proceedings.Explanation:Rule 267 of the Rajya Sabha Rules of Procedureย allows members to move a motion to suspend the normal business of the House to discuss a matter of urgent public importance.Therefore, option (d) is the correct answer.Subject: Current Affairs | PolityLevel of Difficulty: Easy | Factual 4 / 5 Q4. Consider the following statements regarding the Index of Core Industries (ICI):1) It tracks eight industries that account for about 40% of the Index of Industrial Production (IIP).2) It is compiled and published monthly by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI).3) The base year for the ICI and IIP was changed to 2011-12 in the year 2017.Which of the statements given above are correct? 1 and 2 only 2 and 3 only 1 and 3 only 1, 2, and 3 Relevance: The Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI) showed a 3.1% growth in October 2024 compared to October 2023.Explanation:Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI)ย The ICI encompasses industries such as Coal, Crude Oil, Natural Gas, Refinery Products, Fertilizers, Steel, Cement, and Electricity, which together account forย 40.27% of the Index of Industrial Production (IIP). (Hence, statement 1 is correct)Index of Industrial Production (IIP) is an index thatย tracks manufacturingย activity in different sectors of an economy.ย IIP data is compiled andย published by CSO every month.ย CSO or Central Statistical Organisation operates under theย Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI).ย Theย base yearย was changed toย 2011-12ย from 2004-05 in the year 2017. (Hence, statement 3 is correct)The Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI) is released by theย Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, through itsย Office of the Economic Advisor. This index is published monthly. (Hence, statement 2 is not correct)Therefore, option (c) is the correct answer.Subject: Current Affairs | EconomyLevel of Difficulty: Easy | Factual 5 / 5 Q5. Consider the following diseases:1) Snakebiteย 2) AIDS3) Hepatitis4) Dengue5) CholeraHow many of the diseases given above are among the notifiable diseases in India? Only two Only three Only four All five Relevance: The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) has declared snakebite envenoming a notifiable disease.ย Explanation:Notifiable diseases are those that healthcare providers areย legally obligated to report to public health authorities.ย This allows for surveillance, outbreak detection, and timely intervention.ย Otherย notifiable diseases in India include: AIDS, Hepatitis, Dengue,ย Cholera etc.Therefore, option (d) is the correct answer.Subject: Current Affairs | S&TLevel of Difficulty: Moderate | Factual Your score is 0% Restart quiz
