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Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams 20 Jul 2024

Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams

Q1:

With reference to the World Heritage Committee, consider the following statements:

1. World Heritage Committee is a committee of the UNESCO.

2. India is a member of the World Heritage Committee.

3. India has 100 sites on the World Heritage Tentative List.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

A: Only one

B: Only two

C: All three

D: None

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Answer: B

Explanation:

India is going to host the 46th Session of the World Heritage Committee at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, from July 21 to 31. The World Heritage Committee is a committee of the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). Hence, statement 1 is correct.

India is a member of the World Heritage Committee, along with Algeria, Colombia, Germany, Japan, Malaysia, Qatar, Senegal and Serbia. Hence, statement 2 is correct.

In the last decade, India added 12 sites, including Santiniketan (West Bengal) and the Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas (Karnataka) and now it has 57 sites on the World Heritage Tentative List. Hence, statement 3 is incorrect.

Q2:

Consider the following statements about Chhatrapati Shivaji’s wagh nakh:

1. It is a medieval weapon, used for personal defense and stealth attacks.

2. It was used by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj to kill general of the Bijapur, Afzal Khan.

3. It is designed to slice through skin and flesh with ease.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

A: Only one

B: Only two

C: All three

D: None

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Answer: C

Explanation:

Recently, the historic wagh nakh of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj has been displayed at Satara Museum for seven months, brought from London’s Victoria and Albert Museum for his 350th anniversary. The Wagh Nakh, also known as tiger claws, is a medieval weapon with curved blades affixed to a glove or bar, used for personal defense and stealth attacks. Hence, statement 1 is correct.

The Wagh Nakh was famously used by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj to kill Afzal Khan, a general of the Bijapur Adil Shahi empire. The weapon is designed to slice through skin and flesh with ease. Hence, statements 2 and 3 both are correct.

Q3:

Consider the following statements about the International Court of Justice:

1. It was established in June 1945 by the UN Charter.

2. It is composed of 15 judges elected for six-year terms.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A: 1 Only

B: 2 Only

C: Both 1 and 2

D: Neither 1 nor 2

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Answer: A

Explanation:

Recently, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) declared Israel's presence in the West Bank and East Jerusalem illegal and deemed its settlement policy in the West Bank and Gaza unlawful. The International Court of Justice, established in June 1945 by the UN Charter, is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations (UN). Hence, statement 1 is correct.

The International Court of Justice is composed of 15 judges elected for nine-year terms by the UN General Assembly and the Security Council, the ICJ ensures geographical representation among its members. Its headquarter is in The Hague, Netherlands. The official languages of the ICJ are French and English. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.

Q4:

Consider the following statements:

Statement-I: The Prakasam Barrage is a major irrigation project in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh.

Statement-II: The Prakasam Barrage was built across the Kaveri River between 1954 and 1957.

Which of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

A: Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement –II is the correct explanation of Statement-I

B: Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I

C: Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect

D: Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct

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Answer: C

Explanation:

Recently, the Prakasam Barrage across the Krishna River has been receiving a heavy flow of floodwater due to intense rainfall in the catchment areas. The Prakasam Barrage is a major irrigation project in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh. Hence, statement I is correct.

Prakasam Barrage was built across the Krishna River between 1954 and 1957. The barrage was named after Tanguturi Prakasam Panthulu, the first Chief Minister of the state, who laid the foundation stone. It diverts the water to the Krishna delta for agriculture and also serves as a bridge connecting the city of Vijayawada with the town of Guntur. Hence, statement II is incorrect.

Q5:

Consider the following statements about the Moisture Meter, recently seen in news:

1. This device is used to measure the moisture content in grains and oilseeds.

2. Its accurate reading helps in preserving commodities and reducing the risk of spoilage.

Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?

A: 1 Only

B: 2 Only

C: Both 1 and 2

D: Neither 1 nor 2

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Answer: D

Explanation:

Recently, the Government of India held a discussion on draft rules for moisture meters used for measuring moisture levels in cereal grains and oilseeds. A moisture meter is a specialized device used to measure the moisture content in various substances, particularly cereal grains and oilseeds. The Moisture Meter, provides accurate readings to help in preserving commodities and reducing the risk of spoilage. Hence, statements 1 and 2 both are correct.