HomeDaily QuizUPSC Daily Quiz | 9 September 2024 UPSC Daily Quiz | 9 September 2024Daily Quiz, September | By Riteish Sharma /5 Daily Quiz - 9 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 Agni-4 Missile, consider the following statements:1) It is an intermediate-range ballistic missile.2) It is a surface-to-air missile.3) It has a mobile, two-stage solid-fuel system.How many of the above statements are correct? Only one Only two All three None Explanation:Relevance: Recently, India has completed a successful test-fire of Agni-4 Ballistic Missile.Agni-4 MissileIt is an intermediate-range ballistic missile. (Hence, statement 1 is correct)It can hit as far as 4,000 kilometres.The 20-metre-long missile can carry a payload of 1,000 kg and can be fired from a road-mobile launcher.It is a surface-to-surface missile. (Hence, statement 2 is not correct)It is a mobile, two-stage solid-fuel system. (Hence, statement 3 is correct)The Agni missiles are designed and developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).So, only two of the statements given above are correct.Therefore, option (b) is the correct answer.Subject: Current Affairs | S&TLevel of Difficulty: Easy | Factual 2 / 5 Q2. Which of the following best describes the aim of the INDIA size Initiative? It aims to create standardized body sizes for Indian apparel, enhancing the accuracy of clothing fit for the Indian population. It is focused on promoting traditional Indian crafts and textiles in the global market. It seeks to increase India's textile exports by setting international benchmarks for quality control. It is designed to regulate the use of synthetic fibers in Indian clothing manufacturing. Explanation:Relevance: The Textiles Ministry will soon roll out the much-awaited 'INDIAsize' initiative, the Union Textiles Minister said recently. The INDIAsize Initiative was launched with the objective of creating a comprehensive body size chart that accurately reflects the measurements of the Indian population. The project involves conducting a large-scale anthropometric survey across different regions of India to develop standardized sizes for apparel. This initiative is expected to improve the fit and comfort of clothing for Indian consumers and benefit the garment industry by reducing size-related returns and increasing customer satisfaction.Therefore, option (a) is the correct answer.Subject: Current Affairs | SchemesLevel of Difficulty: Easy | Factual 3 / 5 Q3. The Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant is significant because: It is the first nuclear energy plant in the Arab World. It is the largest nuclear power plant in the world. It is the only nuclear power plant that uses renewable energy. It is the first nuclear power plant to use fusion technology. Explanation:Relevance: The United Arab Emirates has successfully completed the Arab world's first nuclear power plant, the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant.Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant is situated in Al Dhafra, within the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, UAE, on the Arabian Gulf.It is the first nuclear energy plant in the Arab World.The plant consists of four nuclear reactors, which once fully operational will prevent the release of up to 21 million tonnes of carbon emissions every year.It will produce 40 terawatt-hours (TWh) of electricity annually.It is expected to provide up to 25% of the electricity needs of the UAE, nearly the equivalent of New Zealand's annual consumption.Therefore, option (a) is the correct answer.Subject: Current Affairs | S&TLevel of Difficulty: Easy | Factual 4 / 5 Q4. Consider the following statements regarding the NIDHI Programme:1) The NIDHI Programme was launched by the Department of Science & Technology in 2016 to nurture start-ups and innovations.2) The National Science & Technology Entrepreneurship Development Board (NSTEDB) is responsible for funding the NIDHI Programme.Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation:Relevance: Recently, the union Minister of Science and Technology virtually inaugurated 8 new NIDHI i-TBIs across India.NIDHI Programme: The National Initiative for Developing and Harnessing innovations (NIDHI) program was launched in 2016.It is an umbrella programme conceived and developed by the Innovation & Entrepreneurship division, Department of Science & Technology. Its aim is to nurture start-ups through scouting, supporting and scaling innovations. (Hence, statement 1 is correct)Various departments and ministries of the central government, state governments, academic and R & D institutions, mentors, financial institutions, angel investors, venture capitalists and private sectors.It is funded by the National Science & Technology Entrepreneurship Development Board (NSTEDB). (Hence, statement 2 is correct)Therefore, option (c) is the correct answer.Subject: Current Affairs | SchemesLevel of Difficulty: Easy | Factual 5 / 5 Q5. The Madeira River forms a border between which of the following two countries? Bolivia and Peru Peru and Argentina Bolivia and Brazil Ecuador and Brazil Explanation:Relevance: Residents near the Madeira River in the Amazon are facing unprecedented challenges as water levels drop to historic lows amid a severe drought.Madeira River It is a major tributary of the Amazon River.It is formed by the junction of the Mamoré and Beni rivers at Villa Bella, Bolivia, and flows northward.It forms the border between Bolivia and Brazil for approximately 60 miles (100 km).The Madeira River is part of the larger Madeira Basin, which encompasses approximately 1,300,000 square kilometers (502,000 square miles) and covers about 19% of the entire Amazon Basin.The basin extends across Bolivia, Brazil, and Peru, with roughly 50% of its area in Bolivia, 40% in Brazil, and 10% in Peru. Significance of the riverThe Madeira River is a significant waterway in South America, playing a crucial role in the hydrology of the Amazon Basin.As the largest tributary of the Amazon River, it is a vital component of the region's ecosystem, spanning Bolivia and Brazil and supporting diverse flora and fauna.Therefore, option (c) is the correct answer.Subject: Current Affairs | GeographyLevel of Difficulty: Easy | Factual Your score is 0% Restart quiz
