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The Current Affairs Quiz is a daily quiz based on the DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS AND PIB SUMMARY from the previous day, as posted on our website. It covers all relevant news sources and is designed to test your knowledge of current events. Solving these questions will help you retain both concepts and facts relevant to the UPSC IAS civil services exam.
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following pairs[GI products: belongs to states]
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- Rupa Tarakasi: West Bengal
- Banglar Muslin: Odisha
- Ratlam Riyawan Lahsun: Madhya Pradesh
- Risa Textile: Tripura
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
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Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Only pairs 3 and 4 are correctly matched.
- Odisha: Cuttack Rupa Tarakasi (Silver Filigree)
- West Bengal: Banglar muslin (Traditional Handloom Craft)
- Madhya Pradesh: Ratlam Riyawan Lahsun (Garlic)
- Tripura: Risa Textile
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/03/07/gi-tags-awarded-to-different-products/
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Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Only pairs 3 and 4 are correctly matched.
- Odisha: Cuttack Rupa Tarakasi (Silver Filigree)
- West Bengal: Banglar muslin (Traditional Handloom Craft)
- Madhya Pradesh: Ratlam Riyawan Lahsun (Garlic)
- Tripura: Risa Textile
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/03/07/gi-tags-awarded-to-different-products/
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsThe “Women, Business and the Law 2024” report is released by the
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Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- Context: The “Women, Business and the Law 2024” report by the World Bank Group examines laws and regulations affecting women’s economic opportunities across 190 economies.
- The report analyzes challenges hindering women’s workforce entry and economic contribution, updating the Women, Business and the Law index with new indicators like Safety and Childcare. Findings reveal a significant global gap in women’s legal rights, with potential economic growth if discriminatory laws are eliminated. India’s rank in the report improved marginally to 113 out of 190.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/03/07/the-world-bank-releases-women-business-and-the-law-2024/
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Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- Context: The “Women, Business and the Law 2024” report by the World Bank Group examines laws and regulations affecting women’s economic opportunities across 190 economies.
- The report analyzes challenges hindering women’s workforce entry and economic contribution, updating the Women, Business and the Law index with new indicators like Safety and Childcare. Findings reveal a significant global gap in women’s legal rights, with potential economic growth if discriminatory laws are eliminated. India’s rank in the report improved marginally to 113 out of 190.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/03/07/the-world-bank-releases-women-business-and-the-law-2024/
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsThe first city-specific ‘Zero Carbon Buildings Action Plan’ (ZCBAP) in India was launched in which of the following Indian cities?
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Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Context: Nagpur has initiated India’s first city-specific Zero Carbon Buildings Action Plan (ZCBAP), aiming to achieve net-zero carbon emissions from buildings by 2050.
- The plan covers public buildings, affordable housing, commercial buildings, and homes, focusing on decarbonization and sustainable development.
- Developed by Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) and Nagpur Smart and Sustainable City Development Corporation Limited (NSSCDCL), with support from international partners, the ZCBAP aligns with India’s climate goals and global commitments.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/03/07/city-specific-zero-carbon-plan/
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Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Context: Nagpur has initiated India’s first city-specific Zero Carbon Buildings Action Plan (ZCBAP), aiming to achieve net-zero carbon emissions from buildings by 2050.
- The plan covers public buildings, affordable housing, commercial buildings, and homes, focusing on decarbonization and sustainable development.
- Developed by Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) and Nagpur Smart and Sustainable City Development Corporation Limited (NSSCDCL), with support from international partners, the ZCBAP aligns with India’s climate goals and global commitments.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/03/07/city-specific-zero-carbon-plan/
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about the MethaneSAT:
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- It is one of the 21 observational components of NASA’s Earth Observing System program.
- It aims to monitor methane emissions from human sources worldwide, with a particular focus on the oil and gas sector.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Context: MethaneSAT, launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon9 rocket, is a satellite designed to track and measure methane emissions globally.
- MethaneSAT aims to monitor the oil and gas sector, providing data on emission sources, trends, and changes over time.
- About MethaneSAT:
- Developed by the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) in partnership with Harvard University, the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, and the New Zealand Space Agency, MethaneSAT will orbit the Earth 15 times a day, collecting data that will be made publicly available in near real-time.
- Equipped with advanced technology, including a high-resolution infrared sensor and spectrometer, MethaneSAT can detect methane concentrations as small as three parts per billion and identify both large and small emitters.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/03/07/methanesat/
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Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Context: MethaneSAT, launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon9 rocket, is a satellite designed to track and measure methane emissions globally.
- MethaneSAT aims to monitor the oil and gas sector, providing data on emission sources, trends, and changes over time.
- About MethaneSAT:
- Developed by the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) in partnership with Harvard University, the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, and the New Zealand Space Agency, MethaneSAT will orbit the Earth 15 times a day, collecting data that will be made publicly available in near real-time.
- Equipped with advanced technology, including a high-resolution infrared sensor and spectrometer, MethaneSAT can detect methane concentrations as small as three parts per billion and identify both large and small emitters.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/03/07/methanesat/
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsWhich one of the following is the best description of ‘INS Jatayu’, that was in the news recently?
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- Context: INS Jatayu, India’s new naval base on Minicoy Island in Lakshadweep, signifies a crucial step in bolstering security infrastructure in the strategic archipelago. It is the second naval base in Lakshadweep. Situated in a strategically important location, the base strengthens India’s operational capability in the region, aiding anti-piracy and anti-narcotics operations in the western Arabian Sea.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/03/07/ins-jatayu-lakshadweep/
Incorrect
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- Context: INS Jatayu, India’s new naval base on Minicoy Island in Lakshadweep, signifies a crucial step in bolstering security infrastructure in the strategic archipelago. It is the second naval base in Lakshadweep. Situated in a strategically important location, the base strengthens India’s operational capability in the region, aiding anti-piracy and anti-narcotics operations in the western Arabian Sea.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/03/07/ins-jatayu-lakshadweep/
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