.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 social structure and religion of the Kondh Tribe, recently seen in news:
- The Kondh tribe follows a clan-based system with a strong community structure.
- The majority of Kondhs have converted to Buddhism, moving away from their animistic beliefs.
- Their religious practices are centered around forest deities, reflecting a deep connection to nature.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: b)
Statement 1 is correct. The Kondh tribe maintains a clan-based social structure with strong community ties and local governance.
Statement 2 is incorrect. The Kondh tribe practices animism, which involves reverence for nature and forest deities; they have not widely converted to Buddhism.
Statement 3 is correct. The Kondh religion is deeply connected to nature, focusing on animistic worship of forest deities and ancestral spirits, though some also practice Hindu rituals.
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Solution: b)
Statement 1 is correct. The Kondh tribe maintains a clan-based social structure with strong community ties and local governance.
Statement 2 is incorrect. The Kondh tribe practices animism, which involves reverence for nature and forest deities; they have not widely converted to Buddhism.
Statement 3 is correct. The Kondh religion is deeply connected to nature, focusing on animistic worship of forest deities and ancestral spirits, though some also practice Hindu rituals.
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about the 2024 Emission Gap Report:
- The Emission Gap Report is published by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
- It assesses the difference between current and necessary emission levels to meet the targets of the Paris Agreement.
- The report focuses on the need for developed countries to update their NDCs before 2025.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: a)
- Statement 1 is incorrect. The Emission Gap Report is published by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), not the UNFCCC.
- Statement 2 is correct. The report analyzes the gap between current emissions and required reductions to meet the Paris Agreement targets.
- Statement 3 is correct. The 2024 Emission Gap Report highlights the importance of updating Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) by 2025, especially for developed countries.
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Solution: a)
- Statement 1 is incorrect. The Emission Gap Report is published by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), not the UNFCCC.
- Statement 2 is correct. The report analyzes the gap between current emissions and required reductions to meet the Paris Agreement targets.
- Statement 3 is correct. The 2024 Emission Gap Report highlights the importance of updating Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) by 2025, especially for developed countries.
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding the Indian Flapshell Turtle (Lissemys punctata):
- The Indian flapshell turtle is primarily found in saltwater environments such as coastal estuaries and tidal zones.
- It is named “flapshell” because of the unique flaps of skin on its plastron that cover its limbs when retracted.
- It is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: c)
Statement 1 is incorrect. The Indian flapshell turtle is a freshwater species typically found in rivers, ponds, lakes, and canals, not in saltwater environments.
Statement 2 is correct. The turtle is called “flapshell” because of the flaps of skin on its plastron, which can cover its limbs when retracted, providing protection.
Statement 3 is incorrect. The Indian flapshell turtle is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, not Critically Endangered.
Incorrect
Solution: c)
Statement 1 is incorrect. The Indian flapshell turtle is a freshwater species typically found in rivers, ponds, lakes, and canals, not in saltwater environments.
Statement 2 is correct. The turtle is called “flapshell” because of the flaps of skin on its plastron, which can cover its limbs when retracted, providing protection.
Statement 3 is incorrect. The Indian flapshell turtle is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, not Critically Endangered.
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about the 21st Livestock Census:
- The Livestock Census is conducted every ten years by the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying.
- The census covers data on both livestock and poultry species, including indigenous breeds.
- It will include independent data on livestock holdings by pastoralists for the first time.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: b)
Statement 1 is incorrect. The Livestock Census is conducted every five years, not ten. This has been a regular practice since 1919.
Statement 2 is correct. The census covers data on various livestock and poultry species, including indigenous breeds across several categories.
Statement 3 is correct. The 21st Livestock Census marks the first time that independent data on livestock holdings by pastoralists will be captured.
Incorrect
Solution: b)
Statement 1 is incorrect. The Livestock Census is conducted every five years, not ten. This has been a regular practice since 1919.
Statement 2 is correct. The census covers data on various livestock and poultry species, including indigenous breeds across several categories.
Statement 3 is correct. The 21st Livestock Census marks the first time that independent data on livestock holdings by pastoralists will be captured.
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about the Great Indian Bustard:
- The Great Indian Bustard is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.
- It primarily inhabits forested regions across central India.
- The bird’s diet includes grass seeds, insects, and small rodents.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: a)
Statement 1 is incorrect. The Great Indian Bustard is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, indicating an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.
Statement 2 is incorrect. The species prefers dry grasslands and scrublands and is mainly found in the Thar Desert of Rajasthan, not in forested regions.
Statement 3 is correct. The Great Indian Bustard is an opportunistic feeder, consuming grass seeds, insects, small rodents, and reptiles.
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Solution: a)
Statement 1 is incorrect. The Great Indian Bustard is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, indicating an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.
Statement 2 is incorrect. The species prefers dry grasslands and scrublands and is mainly found in the Thar Desert of Rajasthan, not in forested regions.
Statement 3 is correct. The Great Indian Bustard is an opportunistic feeder, consuming grass seeds, insects, small rodents, and reptiles.
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about the Ethanol Blending Program (EBP):
- The program aims to achieve a 20% ethanol blend in petrol by 2025, advancing the original target from 2030.
- The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy is the nodal ministry for this program.
- The EBP is expected to provide economic benefits to sugarcane farmers by creating demand for ethanol.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: b)
Statement 1 is correct. The EBP has a target to achieve 20% ethanol blending by 2025, moved up from the original 2030 target.
Statement 2 is incorrect. The EBP is led by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, not the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.
Statement 3 is correct. By promoting ethanol blending, the program generates additional demand for sugarcane-derived ethanol, benefiting sugarcane farmers through enhanced income.
Incorrect
Solution: b)
Statement 1 is correct. The EBP has a target to achieve 20% ethanol blending by 2025, moved up from the original 2030 target.
Statement 2 is incorrect. The EBP is led by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, not the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.
Statement 3 is correct. By promoting ethanol blending, the program generates additional demand for sugarcane-derived ethanol, benefiting sugarcane farmers through enhanced income.
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about the governance and functions of the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA):
- The NPPA provides recommendations to the government on drug price revisions and pharmaceutical policies.
- It solely relies on data from pharmaceutical companies and does not conduct independent data collection.
- The NPPA’s establishment was aimed at enforcing fair pricing of both pharmaceutical drugs and food items in India.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: a)
Statement 1 is correct. One of the NPPA’s roles includes acting as an advisory body by providing recommendations to the government on drug price revisions and policies related to the pharmaceutical sector.
Statement 2 is incorrect. The NPPA does not solely rely on data from companies; it conducts independent data collection on drug production, imports, exports, and market shares to ensure fair pricing.
Statement 3 is incorrect. The NPPA was specifically established to regulate prices of pharmaceutical drugs and medical devices, not food items.
Incorrect
Solution: a)
Statement 1 is correct. One of the NPPA’s roles includes acting as an advisory body by providing recommendations to the government on drug price revisions and policies related to the pharmaceutical sector.
Statement 2 is incorrect. The NPPA does not solely rely on data from companies; it conducts independent data collection on drug production, imports, exports, and market shares to ensure fair pricing.
Statement 3 is incorrect. The NPPA was specifically established to regulate prices of pharmaceutical drugs and medical devices, not food items.
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 pointsHwange National Park, recently became the center of attention due to the discovery of three poached lions. Hwange National Park is located in
Correct
Solution: d)
Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe’s largest wildlife reserve, recently became the center of attention due to the discovery of three poached lions.
About Hwange National Park:
- Location:Situated in northwest Zimbabwe, near the main road between Bulawayo and Victoria Falls.
- Size:Covers approximately 14,600 sq. km, making it the largest natural reserve in Zimbabwe.
- History:Established in 1928; formerly known as Wankie Game Reserve.
- Wildlife:Home to over 100 mammal species and 400 bird species, including 19 large herbivores and eight large carnivores. It houses half of Zimbabwe’s elephant population (around 50,000) and over 500 lions.
Incorrect
Solution: d)
Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe’s largest wildlife reserve, recently became the center of attention due to the discovery of three poached lions.
About Hwange National Park:
- Location:Situated in northwest Zimbabwe, near the main road between Bulawayo and Victoria Falls.
- Size:Covers approximately 14,600 sq. km, making it the largest natural reserve in Zimbabwe.
- History:Established in 1928; formerly known as Wankie Game Reserve.
- Wildlife:Home to over 100 mammal species and 400 bird species, including 19 large herbivores and eight large carnivores. It houses half of Zimbabwe’s elephant population (around 50,000) and over 500 lions.
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding the Artificial Insemination of the Great Indian Bustard:
- The Great Indian Bustard chick hatched in Jaisalmer marks the world’s first successful artificial insemination in any bird species.
- The technique for artificial insemination of the Great Indian Bustard was developed independently by the Wildlife Institute of India (WII).
- This initiative is part of a captive breeding program aimed at releasing bred Great Indian Bustards into the wild.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: c)
Statement 1 is incorrect. While the birth of a Great Indian Bustard chick through artificial insemination is a significant achievement, it is not the first instance of artificial insemination in any bird species. Similar techniques have been applied to other bird species, such as the houbara bustard.
Statement 2 is incorrect. The Wildlife Institute of India (WII) team learned the artificial insemination technique from a project in Abu Dhabi focused on the houbara bustard, rather than developing it independently.
Statement 3 is correct. The captive breeding program for the Great Indian Bustard, initiated in 2019, aims to eventually release bred individuals into the wild as part of conservation efforts for this critically endangered species.
Incorrect
Solution: c)
Statement 1 is incorrect. While the birth of a Great Indian Bustard chick through artificial insemination is a significant achievement, it is not the first instance of artificial insemination in any bird species. Similar techniques have been applied to other bird species, such as the houbara bustard.
Statement 2 is incorrect. The Wildlife Institute of India (WII) team learned the artificial insemination technique from a project in Abu Dhabi focused on the houbara bustard, rather than developing it independently.
Statement 3 is correct. The captive breeding program for the Great Indian Bustard, initiated in 2019, aims to eventually release bred individuals into the wild as part of conservation efforts for this critically endangered species.
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding the legal framework and powers of the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA):
- The NPPA has the authority to revise prices only once every year.
- NPPA’s mandate includes enforcing price controls for essential drugs under the Essential Commodities Act.
- It can initiate legal action against companies failing to comply with pricing regulations under DPCO.
Which of the above statements are correct?
Correct
Solution: d)
- Statement 1 is incorrect. The NPPA has the authority to revise prices as necessary, including in extraordinary situations, and not only once a year.
- Statement 2 is correct. Under the Essential Commodities Act, NPPA enforces price controls on essential drugs to ensure availability and affordability.
- Statement 3 is correct. NPPA has the power to initiate legal action against companies that do not comply with pricing regulations, as mandated under the DPCO, 2013.
Incorrect
Solution: d)
- Statement 1 is incorrect. The NPPA has the authority to revise prices as necessary, including in extraordinary situations, and not only once a year.
- Statement 2 is correct. Under the Essential Commodities Act, NPPA enforces price controls on essential drugs to ensure availability and affordability.
- Statement 3 is correct. NPPA has the power to initiate legal action against companies that do not comply with pricing regulations, as mandated under the DPCO, 2013.
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