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Daily-mcqs 04 Nov 2024

Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams 04 Nov 2024

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Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams

Q1:

Consider the following statements about the TATA Aircraft Complex for C-295:

  1. The complex is located in Vadodara, Gujarat.
  2. It will manufacture a total of 56 C-295 aircraft for the Indian Air Force.
  3. The facility is solely funded by the Indian government.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

A: Only 1

B: Only 2

C: All three

D: None

Answer: B

Explanation:

The complex is indeed located in Vadodara, Gujarat. Thus, the 1st statement is correct.


The facility will manufacture a total of 56 C-295 aircraft for the Indian Air Force. Thus, the 2nd statement is correct.


The facility is a collaboration between Tata Advanced Systems Limited and Airbus, indicating that it is not solely funded by the Indian government. Thus, the 3rd statement is incorrect.


                            

Q2:

Consider the following statements about the 17th Urban Mobility India (UMI) Conference & Exhibition 2024:

  1. Bhubaneswar was recognized as the "City with the Best Public Transport System."
  2. The conference was organized by the Ministry of Home Affairs.
  3. Gurugram has been announced as the venue for the 18th UMI Conference & Exhibition in 2025.

How many of the above statements is/are incorrect?

A: Only 1

B: Only 2

C: All three

D: None

Answer: A

Explanation:

Bhubaneswar was indeed recognized as the "City with the Best Public Transport System." Thus, the 1st statement is correct.


The conference was organized by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, not the Ministry of Home Affairs. Thus, the 2nd statement is incorrect.


Gurugram has been announced as the venue for the 18th UMI Conference & Exhibition in 2025. Thus, the 3rd statement is correct.


                            

Q3:

Consider the following statements about Raigad Fort:

  1. Raigad Fort served as the capital of the Maratha Empire under Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
  2. The fort was captured in 1653 from the Mughals.
  3. Raigad Fort features a Hall of Public Audience known as Rajsadar, celebrated for its acoustic design.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

A: Only 1

B: Only 2

C: All three

D: None

Answer: B

Explanation:

Raigad Fort indeed served as the capital of the Maratha Empire under Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Thus, the 1st statement is correct.


The fort was captured in 1653 from the Mores, not the Mughals. Thus, the 2nd statement is incorrect.


The Hall of Public Audience, known as Rajsadar, is celebrated for its acoustic design. Thus, the 3rd statement is correct.


                            

Q4:

Consider the following statements about the 2024 World Wrestling Championships:

  1. The championships were held from 28 to 31 October 2024 in Tirana, Albania.
  2. Athletes who participated in the 2024 Paris Olympic Games were allowed to compete.
  3. Chirag Chikkara won a silver medal in the men's 57 kg competition at the U23 World Wrestling Championships.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

A: Only 1

B: Only 2

C: All three

D: None

Answer: A

Explanation:

The championships were indeed held from 28 to 31 October 2024 in Tirana, Albania. Thus, the 1st statement is correct.


Athletes who participated in the 2024 Paris Olympic Games were not allowed to compete. Thus, the 2nd statement is incorrect.


Chirag Chikkara won a gold medal in the men's 57 kg competition at the U23 World Wrestling Championships. Thus, the 3rd statement is incorrect.


                            

Q5:

Consider the following statements about India's ranking in the Nature Conservation Index (NCI):

  1. India ranked 176 out of 180 countries with a score of 45.5 out of 100.
  2. The index assesses countries based on three pillars of evaluation.
  3. India received a score of 0 out of 100 in managing marine protected areas.

How many of the above statements is/are incorrect?

A: Only 1

B: Only 2

C: All three

D: None

Answer: A

Explanation:

India indeed ranked 176 out of 180 countries with a score of 45.5 out of 100. Thus, the 1st statement is correct.


The NCI evaluates countries based on four pillars, not three. Thus, the 2nd statement is incorrect.


India received a score of 0 out of 100 in managing marine protected areas. Thus, the 3rd statement is correct.