HomeDaily QuizUPSC Daily Quiz | 3 Jun 2024 UPSC Daily Quiz | 3 Jun 2024Daily Quiz, June 2024 | By admin | June 3, 2024 /5 Daily Quiz - 3 June 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. Sundhnuksgigar Volcano is located in: Iceland Japan New Zealand Indonesia Explanation:Location: Sundhnuksgigar is located south of Reykjavik (Reykjavík is the capital and largest city of Iceland). 2 / 5 2. Where does the traditional art of Bela Block Printing originate? Rajasthan Gujarat Punjab Maharashtra Explanation:Bela Block Printing originates from the Kutch district of Gujarat.The textile art showcases bold and precise designs on textured fabrics. These designs are known for their bold and graphic nature, often featuring large motifs such as animals (elephants, horses) and geometric patterns, with thicker lines than usual.The Khatri community is renowned for practising this craft. 3 / 5 3. Consider the following statements regarding the Hoolock Gibbon:1) It is the only ape found in India.2) They are the fastest of all apes.3) It is native to Bangladesh, India, and China.4) Western Hoolock Gibbon is listed as Vulnerable in the IUCN Red list.Which of the statements given above are correct? 1 , 2 and 4 only 2, 3 and 4 only 1, 2 and 3 only 1, 2, 3 and 4 Explanation:Hoolock Gibbon is the only ape found in India.It is native to eastern Bangladesh, Northeast India, Myanmar, and Southwest China.Gibbons, the smallest and fastest of all apes, live in tropical and subtropical forests in the southeastern part of Asia.It is categorised into Western Hoolock Gibbon and Eastern Hoolock Gibbon.Western Hoolock Gibbon has a much wider range, as it is found in all the states of the north-east, restricted between the south of the Brahmaputra river and east of the Dibang river.Outside India, it is found in eastern Bangladesh and north-west Myanmar.It is listed as Endangered in the IUCN Red list. 4 / 5 4. Which of the following statements is correct about Minicoy Island? Eight Degree Channel separates the islands of Minicoy and the main Lakshadweep. It lies south of Maldives. It is the southernmost atoll of the Lakshadweep archipelago. All of the above are correct Explanation:The Minicoy Island is the southern-most island of Lakshadweep.The language spoken are Hindi,English,Malayalam and Mahal. Minicoy being the only people in India speaking Mahal as a linguistic minority.Minicoy has one of the largest lagoons with a small uninhabited islet Viringili on its southern side.It has a cluster of 11 villages, which are called “Ava’h” each presided over by an elected village elder called Bodukaka 5 / 5 5. Recently experts have warned India against Hot money. What does the term stand for? Opportunistic FDI FPI seeking short-term gains FPI seeking long term gains Long-term FDI Explanation:A foreign direct investment refers to a purchase of a particular organisation’s interest by another foreign organisation. Such an organisation or investor is located in a different country than the organisation whose interest is purchased. It involves a business decision whereby a significant stake is acquired in a foreign business. Generally, organisations undertake FDI to expand operations to a foreign location.Hot money refers to a capital whose transferring takes place frequently with the aim of maximizing capital gain. Your score is 0% Restart quiz
