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Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams 06 Nov 2024

Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams

Q1:

Consider the following statements about the Vietnam-India Bilateral Army Exercise, VINBAX 2024:

VINBAX 2024 is being held in Ambala, Haryana, from November 4-23, and marks the fifth edition of the exercise.

Personnel from both the Indian Army and Navy are participating for the first time in VINBAX 2024.

The exercise is a part of India's efforts to strengthen its Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with Vietnam, established in 2016.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

A: Only one

B: Only 2

C: All three

D: None

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Answer: B

Explanation:

Statement 1: Correct. VINBAX 2024 is being held in Ambala, Haryana, from November 4-23, and it is indeed the fifth edition of the exercise.

Statement 2: Incorrect. This is the first time personnel from both the Indian Army and Air Force (not Navy) are participating in VINBAX 2024.

Statement 3: Correct. The exercise is part of the ongoing efforts to strengthen India-Vietnam defense ties, which were formalized with the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in 2016.

Q2:

Consider the following statements about the International Solar Alliance (ISA):

India has been elected President of ISA for a two-year term until 2026, with France as Co-President.

ISA's headquarters is located in Haryana, India, and it was established in 2016 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Francois Hollande.

Ashish Khanna will succeed Dr. Ajay Mathur as ISA Director General in 2025, further strengthening the organization’s global impact.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

A: Only one

B: Only 2

C: All three

D: None

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Answer: C

Explanation:

Statement 1: Correct. India has indeed been elected President of ISA for a two-year term, with France as Co-President.

Statement 2: Correct. ISA’s headquarters is in Haryana, India, and it was established on November 30, 2015, by PM Modi and President Hollande.

Statement 3: Correct. Ashish Khanna will succeed Dr. Ajay Mathur as ISA Director General in 2025, strengthening the organization's leadership and global outreach.

Q3:

Consider the following statements about the International Allied Health Conference (IAHC) 2024:

The Global Allied Health Network (GAHN) was launched at IAHC 2024, which was held alongside the third Singapore Allied Health Conference on November 1, 2024.

The conference was organized by the National University Health System (NUHS) in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO).

The theme of the conference, “Advancing Allied Health: Diverse in Calling, United in Purpose,” focused on the mission of healthcare professionals across various specialties.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

A: Only one

B: 1 and 3 only

C: 2 and 3 only

D: None of the above

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Answer: B

Explanation:

Statement 1: Correct. The Global Allied Health Network (GAHN) was indeed launched at IAHC 2024, held alongside the third Singapore Allied Health Conference on November 1, 2024.

Statement 2: Incorrect. The conference was organized by the National University Health System (NUHS), SingHealth, and the National Healthcare Group (NHG), not in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO).

Statement 3: Correct. The theme “Advancing Allied Health: Diverse in Calling, United in Purpose” emphasized the collective mission of healthcare professionals across specialties.

Q4:

Consider the following statements about the world’s first wooden satellite, LignoSat:

LignoSat, developed by Kyoto University in collaboration with Sumitomo Forestry, will be launched aboard a SpaceX rocket to the International Space Station (ISS).

The satellite is made from Japanese Honoki wood, sourced from magnolia trees, to test its durability in space's extreme conditions.

Unlike traditional satellites, LignoSat will release harmful metal particles upon re-entry, making it more environmentally hazardous.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

A: only 1

B: 1 and 2 only

C: 2 and 3 only

D: None of the above

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Answer: B

Explanation:

Statement 1: Correct. LignoSat will indeed be launched aboard a SpaceX rocket to the ISS, as part of its mission to test wooden materials in space.

Statement 2: Correct. LignoSat is made from Japanese Honoki wood, sourced from magnolia trees, and will be tested for its ability to withstand space’s extreme conditions.

Statement 3: Incorrect. LignoSat is designed to burn up harmlessly upon re-entry, unlike traditional satellites that release polluting metal particles.

Q5:

Consider the following statements about India’s Aditya-L1 mission:

The primary payload of Aditya-L1, the Visible Emission Line Coronagraph (VELC), has enabled precise measurements of Coronal Mass Ejections (CMEs).

Aditya-L1 is positioned at the Earth-Moon Lagrange point (L1) to study the Sun’s coronal dynamics and solar wind acceleration.

One of the key objectives of Aditya-L1 is to investigate the impact of solar flares on Earth's power grids and GPS systems.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

A: Only one

B: Only 2

C: All three

D: None

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Answer: B

Explanation:

Statement 1: Correct. VELC, the primary payload of Aditya-L1, has indeed provided crucial data on CMEs, which can disrupt technologies like satellite communications and power grids.

Statement 2: Incorrect. Aditya-L1 is stationed at the Earth-Sun Lagrange point (L1), not the Earth-Moon Lagrange point. This position offers an uninterrupted view of the Sun.

Statement 3: Correct. One of Aditya-L1’s key objectives is indeed to study the initiation of CMEs and solar flares, which can have significant impacts on Earth’s technological systems, including power grids and GPS networks.