The Current Affairs Quiz 2024 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 10
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about the ‘Smart Cities Mission’:
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- The mission aims to promote sustainable and inclusive cities that provide core infrastructure and give a decent quality of life to its citizens.
- The Smart Cities Mission covers all cities in India.
- Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) are a key component of the Smart Cities Mission’s implementation strategy.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Context: The Smart Cities Mission has received an extension until March 31, 2025, following an appeal by the Chief Minister of Telangana A Revanth Reddy.
- S1 is correct: One of the primary objectives of the Smart Cities Mission is to promote sustainable and inclusive urban development, aiming to provide core infrastructure and a decent quality of life to its citizens.
- S2 is incorrect: The Smart Cities Mission does not cover all cities in India. It initially targeted 100 cities to be developed as smart cities.
- S3 is correct: Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) are a significant aspect of the mission, involving collaboration between the government and private sector to achieve its goals.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/07/02/upsc-current-affairs-2-july-2024/
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Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Context: The Smart Cities Mission has received an extension until March 31, 2025, following an appeal by the Chief Minister of Telangana A Revanth Reddy.
- S1 is correct: One of the primary objectives of the Smart Cities Mission is to promote sustainable and inclusive urban development, aiming to provide core infrastructure and a decent quality of life to its citizens.
- S2 is incorrect: The Smart Cities Mission does not cover all cities in India. It initially targeted 100 cities to be developed as smart cities.
- S3 is correct: Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) are a significant aspect of the mission, involving collaboration between the government and private sector to achieve its goals.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/07/02/upsc-current-affairs-2-july-2024/
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsAfter the Santhal Uprising subsided, what was/were the measure/measures taken by the colonial government?
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- The territories called ‘Santhal Paraganas’ were created.
- It became illegal for a Santhal to transfer land to a non-Santhal.
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- S1: Due to the immense force of the uprising, the British government became more cautious about the needs of the tribals; the Santhal inhabited areas were constituted into a separate administrative unit, called the Santhal Parganas, which recognised the distinctiveness of their tribal culture and identity.
- S2: Also, it led the British government to enact laws so that the land of tribals could not be taken by outsiders (dikus).
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/07/02/upsc-current-affairs-2-july-2024/
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Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- S1: Due to the immense force of the uprising, the British government became more cautious about the needs of the tribals; the Santhal inhabited areas were constituted into a separate administrative unit, called the Santhal Parganas, which recognised the distinctiveness of their tribal culture and identity.
- S2: Also, it led the British government to enact laws so that the land of tribals could not be taken by outsiders (dikus).
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/07/02/upsc-current-affairs-2-july-2024/
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsWith reference to Statistics Day in India, consider the following statements:
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- Statistics Day is observed on June 29th in India.
- The day commemorates the birth anniversary of Calyampudi Radhakrishna Rao.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation: About Statistics Day:
- It is observed on June 29th, and commemorates the birth anniversary of P.C. Mahalanobis (1893-1972), a pioneering figure in Indian statistics. His legacy includes founding the Indian Statistical Institute in 1931, establishing the National Sample Survey and Central Statistical Organisation in 1950, and shaping India’s Second Five-Year Plan (1956-61), focusing on public sector development and industrialization. Mahalanobis also devised the Mahalanobis Distance, a significant statistical measure used in fields like pattern recognition. His contributions earned him the Padma Vibhushan, India’s second-highest civilian award, and led to the establishment of the Mahalanobis International Award, recognizing lifetime achievements in statistics in developing countries or regions, supported by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI).
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/07/02/upsc-current-affairs-2-july-2024/
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Ans: (a)
Explanation: About Statistics Day:
- It is observed on June 29th, and commemorates the birth anniversary of P.C. Mahalanobis (1893-1972), a pioneering figure in Indian statistics. His legacy includes founding the Indian Statistical Institute in 1931, establishing the National Sample Survey and Central Statistical Organisation in 1950, and shaping India’s Second Five-Year Plan (1956-61), focusing on public sector development and industrialization. Mahalanobis also devised the Mahalanobis Distance, a significant statistical measure used in fields like pattern recognition. His contributions earned him the Padma Vibhushan, India’s second-highest civilian award, and led to the establishment of the Mahalanobis International Award, recognizing lifetime achievements in statistics in developing countries or regions, supported by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI).
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/07/02/upsc-current-affairs-2-july-2024/
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
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- Supercapacitors have higher energy density compared to conventional batteries.
- Supercapacitors can charge and discharge much faster than conventional batteries.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Context: Researchers at the Government College for Women, Thiruvananthapuram, have developed a method to create eco-friendly supercapacitors using activated carbon derived from coconut husks, a prevalent agricultural waste in Kerala.
- S1 is incorrect. Supercapacitors have a lower energy density compared to conventional batteries. This means that for the same size or weight, supercapacitors store less energy than batteries.
- S2 is correct. Supercapacitors have very high charge and discharge rates due to their low internal resistance and the absence of chemical reactions during these processes.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/07/02/upsc-current-affairs-2-july-2024/
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Context: Researchers at the Government College for Women, Thiruvananthapuram, have developed a method to create eco-friendly supercapacitors using activated carbon derived from coconut husks, a prevalent agricultural waste in Kerala.
- S1 is incorrect. Supercapacitors have a lower energy density compared to conventional batteries. This means that for the same size or weight, supercapacitors store less energy than batteries.
- S2 is correct. Supercapacitors have very high charge and discharge rates due to their low internal resistance and the absence of chemical reactions during these processes.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/07/02/upsc-current-affairs-2-july-2024/
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Great Indian Bustard:
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- The great Indian bustard is omnivorous.
- It is listed as Critically Endangered in IUCN Red List.
- Its population is confined mostly to Eastern Ghats.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Statement 3 is not correct.
- The Great Indian Bustard is classified as critically endangered under Schedule I and IV of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, and listed under Appendix I of CITES. It is part of a Species Recovery Program due to its declining population.
- The male bustards do not participate in incubating or caring for their young. They are omnivorous and adapt opportunistically to their grassland habitat, predominantly found in Rajasthan and Gujarat, with smaller populations in Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/07/02/upsc-current-affairs-2-july-2024/
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Statement 3 is not correct.
- The Great Indian Bustard is classified as critically endangered under Schedule I and IV of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, and listed under Appendix I of CITES. It is part of a Species Recovery Program due to its declining population.
- The male bustards do not participate in incubating or caring for their young. They are omnivorous and adapt opportunistically to their grassland habitat, predominantly found in Rajasthan and Gujarat, with smaller populations in Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/07/02/upsc-current-affairs-2-july-2024/
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements :
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- Statement-I : The Lesser Florican is currently listed as Critically Endangered.
- Statement-II: It is listed under Schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972,
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- The Lesser Florican, also critically endangered, is listed under Schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, and shares the same grassland endemicity across the Indian subcontinent.
- Male floricans are noticeably smaller and lighter than females and are known for their aerial courtship displays. They inhabit areas in Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, and parts of Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Karnataka.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/07/02/upsc-current-affairs-2-july-2024/
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- The Lesser Florican, also critically endangered, is listed under Schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, and shares the same grassland endemicity across the Indian subcontinent.
- Male floricans are noticeably smaller and lighter than females and are known for their aerial courtship displays. They inhabit areas in Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, and parts of Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Karnataka.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/07/02/upsc-current-affairs-2-july-2024/
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsShyok River is a tributary of the
Correct
ANs: (c)
Explanation:
- Context: Five soldiers, including a junior commissioned officer, died in Ladakh after their T-72 tank was swept away by the Shyok River during a training exercise near Saser Brangsa.
- About Shyok River:
- It is a tributary of the Indus River and flows through northern Ladakh in Jammu and Kashmir, India, and into Gilgit-Baltistan in Pakistan. Originating from the Rimo Glacier, it flows southeast before turning northwest at the Pangong range and joining the Indus at Skardu. The river, fed by glacial meltwater, traverses high-altitude deserts and mountain ranges, spanning approximately 550 km. Its main tributary is the Nubra River.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/07/02/upsc-current-affairs-2-july-2024/
Incorrect
ANs: (c)
Explanation:
- Context: Five soldiers, including a junior commissioned officer, died in Ladakh after their T-72 tank was swept away by the Shyok River during a training exercise near Saser Brangsa.
- About Shyok River:
- It is a tributary of the Indus River and flows through northern Ladakh in Jammu and Kashmir, India, and into Gilgit-Baltistan in Pakistan. Originating from the Rimo Glacier, it flows southeast before turning northwest at the Pangong range and joining the Indus at Skardu. The river, fed by glacial meltwater, traverses high-altitude deserts and mountain ranges, spanning approximately 550 km. Its main tributary is the Nubra River.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/07/02/upsc-current-affairs-2-july-2024/
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following statements about the Nubra River is correct?
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- The Nubra River is a river in the Nubra Valley of Ladakh in India. It is a tributary of the Shyok River (a part of the Indus River system) and originates from the Siachen Glacier.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/07/02/upsc-current-affairs-2-july-2024/
Incorrect
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- The Nubra River is a river in the Nubra Valley of Ladakh in India. It is a tributary of the Shyok River (a part of the Indus River system) and originates from the Siachen Glacier.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/07/02/upsc-current-affairs-2-july-2024/
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 points‘Sidhu, Kanhu, Chand, and Bhairav’ were associated with which rebellion?
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
What is the Santhal Rebellion? Santhal rebellion (also known as ‘Hul’) (1855-1856) was a revolt against both the British East India Company and the zamindari system by the Santhal. The rebellion was led by the four sibling Brothers – Sidhu, Kanhu, Chand and Bhairav. Santhals and their Migration The Santhal people migrated from the Birbhum and Manbhum regions of Bengal to modern-day Santhal Pargana. The British relocated them to the forested area of Damin-i-Koh as part of their revenue collection strategy. Reasons behind the Hul The Santhals rebelled against the British due to extortions, oppressive extractions, dispossession of property, false measurements, and other illegalities. Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/07/02/upsc-current-affairs-2-july-2024/
Incorrect
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
What is the Santhal Rebellion? Santhal rebellion (also known as ‘Hul’) (1855-1856) was a revolt against both the British East India Company and the zamindari system by the Santhal. The rebellion was led by the four sibling Brothers – Sidhu, Kanhu, Chand and Bhairav. Santhals and their Migration The Santhal people migrated from the Birbhum and Manbhum regions of Bengal to modern-day Santhal Pargana. The British relocated them to the forested area of Damin-i-Koh as part of their revenue collection strategy. Reasons behind the Hul The Santhals rebelled against the British due to extortions, oppressive extractions, dispossession of property, false measurements, and other illegalities. Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/07/02/upsc-current-affairs-2-july-2024/
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about the Northeastern Council (NEC):
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- The Northeastern Council (NEC) was established in 1971 to promote economic and social development in the northeastern region of India.
- The NEC is headquartered in Shillong, Meghalaya.
- The council functions under the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Context: Despite its natural wealth, the North East region in India struggles with infrastructure, market access, and social disparities. This underscores the urgent need for India to enhance integration efforts, unlocking the region’s potential in culture, economy, and environment.
- S1 is Correct. The NEC was indeed established in 1971 to promote economic and social development in the northeastern region of India.
- S2 is Correct. The headquarters of the NEC is located in Shillong, Meghalaya.
- S3 is Incorrect. The NEC functions under the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), not the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/07/02/upsc-current-affairs-2-july-2024/
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Context: Despite its natural wealth, the North East region in India struggles with infrastructure, market access, and social disparities. This underscores the urgent need for India to enhance integration efforts, unlocking the region’s potential in culture, economy, and environment.
- S1 is Correct. The NEC was indeed established in 1971 to promote economic and social development in the northeastern region of India.
- S2 is Correct. The headquarters of the NEC is located in Shillong, Meghalaya.
- S3 is Incorrect. The NEC functions under the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), not the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/07/02/upsc-current-affairs-2-july-2024/
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