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 Halari donkeys:
- Halari donkeys are native to the Kutch region of Gujarat.
- These donkeys are primarily used by the Bharwad and Rabari pastoralists during migration.
- Halari donkeys are known for their resilience and ability to carry heavy loads.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: b)
Statement 1 is incorrect.
Halari donkeys are indeed used by the Bharwad and Rabari pastoralists during migration, and they are known for their resilience and strength in carrying heavy loads. However, they are native to the Halar region, not the Kutch region of Gujarat.
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Solution: b)
Statement 1 is incorrect.
Halari donkeys are indeed used by the Bharwad and Rabari pastoralists during migration, and they are known for their resilience and strength in carrying heavy loads. However, they are native to the Halar region, not the Kutch region of Gujarat.
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following criteria was dropped in the 2024 revision of the Classical Language criteria?
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Solution: c)
In the 2024 revision, the requirement for original literary tradition, which was not borrowed from another speech community, was dropped. The revision focused more on the inclusion of knowledge texts, epigraphical, and inscriptional evidence.
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Solution: c)
In the 2024 revision, the requirement for original literary tradition, which was not borrowed from another speech community, was dropped. The revision focused more on the inclusion of knowledge texts, epigraphical, and inscriptional evidence.
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsWhich major river flows through the Eturnagaram Wildlife Sanctuary?
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Solution: d)
The Godavari River flows through Eturnagaram Wildlife Sanctuary, along with the Dayyam Vagu stream, which divides the sanctuary.
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Solution: d)
The Godavari River flows through Eturnagaram Wildlife Sanctuary, along with the Dayyam Vagu stream, which divides the sanctuary.
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about the cost and economic challenges of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs):
- SMRs are cheaper to manufacture than traditional reactors due to their smaller size.
- Large-scale production is necessary to make SMRs cost-effective.
- SMRs are already widely used for power generation around the world.
Which of the above statements is correct?
Correct
Solution: b)
While SMRs have the potential to be cost-effective with large-scale production, they are not yet widely used for power generation. Although SMRs are smaller, their initial costs can be high due to the complex regulatory processes and the need for scaled production to lower costs.
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Solution: b)
While SMRs have the potential to be cost-effective with large-scale production, they are not yet widely used for power generation. Although SMRs are smaller, their initial costs can be high due to the complex regulatory processes and the need for scaled production to lower costs.
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about the revised criteria for Classical Language status:
- A language must be distinct from its modern form to qualify as a Classical Language.
- The 2024 criteria allow for the inclusion of inscriptional evidence for determining Classical Language status.
- Only Indian languages with ancient texts written in Sanskrit can be considered for Classical Language status.
Which of the above statements is correct?
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Solution: b)
The 2024 revision introduced the inclusion of inscriptional and epigraphical evidence. However, the language does not need to be distinct from its modern form to qualify, and Classical Language status is not restricted to languages with ancient texts in Sanskrit.
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Solution: b)
The 2024 revision introduced the inclusion of inscriptional and epigraphical evidence. However, the language does not need to be distinct from its modern form to qualify, and Classical Language status is not restricted to languages with ancient texts in Sanskrit.
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about the Doddalathur megalithic site:
- The Doddalathur site is located in the Kutch region of Gujarat.
- The site contains multiple stone temples dedicated to the Iron Age rulers of the region.
- It was discovered by archaeologists in the early 20th century.
Which of the above statements is correct?
Correct
Solution: d)
The Doddalathur site is located in Chamarajanagar district, Karnataka, not in Gujarat. It does not contain stone temples but rather megalithic burial structures. The site was discovered by C. Krishnamurti of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) in 1961, not in the early 20th century.
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Solution: d)
The Doddalathur site is located in Chamarajanagar district, Karnataka, not in Gujarat. It does not contain stone temples but rather megalithic burial structures. The site was discovered by C. Krishnamurti of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) in 1961, not in the early 20th century.
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsRegarding the environmental impact of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), consider the following statements:
- SMRs are designed to provide low-carbon electricity.
- SMRs require larger fuel quantities than traditional reactors.
- SMRs cannot be paired with renewable energy systems due to safety concerns.
Which of the above statements is correct?
Correct
Solution: c)
SMRs are designed to provide low-carbon electricity and can be paired with renewable energy in hybrid systems. They require less fuel compared to traditional reactors due to their smaller size and higher efficiency, making statements 2 and 3 incorrect.
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Solution: c)
SMRs are designed to provide low-carbon electricity and can be paired with renewable energy in hybrid systems. They require less fuel compared to traditional reactors due to their smaller size and higher efficiency, making statements 2 and 3 incorrect.
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Eturnagaram Wildlife Sanctuary:
- The sanctuary is located entirely within the state of Chhattisgarh.
- The Dayyam Vagu stream divides the sanctuary into two halves.
- The sanctuary was declared a wildlife sanctuary after the Wildlife Protection Act of 1972.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: a)
Eturnagaram Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Telangana, not Chhattisgarh, and it was declared a sanctuary in 1952, well before the Wildlife Protection Act of 1972. The Dayyam Vagu stream does divide the sanctuary, making statement 2 correct.
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Solution: a)
Eturnagaram Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Telangana, not Chhattisgarh, and it was declared a sanctuary in 1952, well before the Wildlife Protection Act of 1972. The Dayyam Vagu stream does divide the sanctuary, making statement 2 correct.
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following islands is the largest in the Chagos Archipelago?
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Solution: b)
Diego Garcia is the largest island in the Chagos Archipelago and is strategically significant due to the U.S. military base established there. It has been a focal point of the dispute between the U.K. and Mauritius, with Mauritius claiming sovereignty over the island group.
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Solution: b)
Diego Garcia is the largest island in the Chagos Archipelago and is strategically significant due to the U.S. military base established there. It has been a focal point of the dispute between the U.K. and Mauritius, with Mauritius claiming sovereignty over the island group.
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding India’s membership in the International Medical Device Regulators Forum (IMDRF):
- India is a founding member of the IMDRF.
- India’s membership will help align its medical device regulations with global standards.
- The affiliation will enable India to export its medical devices to all IMDRF member countries without further regulatory scrutiny.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: a)
The second statement is correct. India’s membership in the IMDRF will help align its medical device regulations with global standards, which will strengthen the regulatory system.
The first statement is incorrect because India is not a founding member of the IMDRF.
The third statement is also incorrect, as membership in the IMDRF does not automatically allow Indian medical devices to be exported to all member countries without regulatory scrutiny.
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Solution: a)
The second statement is correct. India’s membership in the IMDRF will help align its medical device regulations with global standards, which will strengthen the regulatory system.
The first statement is incorrect because India is not a founding member of the IMDRF.
The third statement is also incorrect, as membership in the IMDRF does not automatically allow Indian medical devices to be exported to all member countries without regulatory scrutiny.
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