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Daily-mcqs 12 Nov 2024

Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams 12 Nov 2024

Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams

Q1:

Consider the following statements about China's Zhurong rover and its findings on Mars:

1.    The Zhurong rover, part of China's Tianwen-1 mission, discovered evidence that Mars once harbored an ocean billions of years ago.

2.    The rover's discovery, combined with data from NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, suggests that the Martian ocean existed around 3.42 billion years ago.

3.    Zhurong's findings include the identification of geological features such as sediment channels, mud volcanoes, and troughs, which support the theory of varying marine environments on early Mars.

How many of the above statements are correct?

A: Only 1

B: Only 2

C: All three

D: None

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Answer: B

Explanation:

● Statement 1: Correct. The Zhurong rover, part of China's Tianwen-1 mission, discovered geological features in Utopia Planitia that suggest Mars once had an ocean billions of years ago.

● Statement 2: Incorrect. The ocean is believed to have existed around 3.68 billion years ago and disappeared by about 3.42 billion years ago.

● Statement 3: Correct. Zhurong identified sediment channels, mud volcanoes, and troughs, all of which support the theory of varying marine environments on early Mars.

Q2:

Consider the following statements about the Hurun India Philanthropy List 2024:

1.    Shiv Nadar, the founder of HCL Technologies, topped the Hurun India Philanthropy List 2024 with a donation of ₹2,153 crore, followed by Mukesh Ambani and his family with ₹407 crore.

2.    Adani Group ranked fourth with a contribution of ₹330 crore in the latest ranking.

3.    Rohini Nilekani leads in the women philanthropists with a donation of ₹154 crore,.

How many of the above statements are correct?

A: Only 1

B: Only 2

C: All three

D: None

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Answer: B

Explanation:

● Statement 1: Correct. Shiv Nadar topped the Hurun India Philanthropy List 2024 with a donation of ₹2,153 crore, followed by Mukesh Ambani and his family with ₹407 crore.

● Statement 2: Incorrect. Adani Group contributed ₹330 crore, ranked at fifth position in the list.

● Statement 3: Correct. Rohini Nilekani leads the women philanthropists with ₹154 crore.

Q3:

Consider the following statements about Gujarat's semiconductor policy:

1.    Gujarat has become the first state in India to implement a dedicated Gujarat Semiconductor Policy 2022-2027, with the aim to achieve semiconductor self-reliance.

2.    Tata Electronics, in collaboration with Taiwan’s Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation (PSMC), is setting up India’s first AI-enabled semiconductor fabrication facility in Dholera’s 'Semicon City'.

3.    The Gujarat Semiconductor Policy includes incentives such as 100% stamp duty refund, ₹2 per unit electricity subsidy, and ₹12 per cubic meter water rate to attract semiconductor investment.

How many of the above statements are correct?

A: Only 1

B: Only 2

C: All three

D: None

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Answer: C

Explanation:

● Statement 1: Correct. Gujarat is indeed the first state in India to introduce a dedicated semiconductor policy — the Gujarat Semiconductor Policy 2022-2027.

● Statement 2: Correct. Tata Electronics, in collaboration with Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation (PSMC), is setting up India’s first AI-enabled semiconductor fabrication facility in Dholera's Semicon City.

● Statement 3: Correct. The policy does indeed include 100% one-time refund on stamp duty, ₹2 per unit electricity subsidy, and ₹12 per cubic meter water rate, as part of the incentives to promote semiconductor manufacturing in Gujarat.

Q4:

Consider the following statements about the Supreme Court's landmark judgment on accessibility for persons with disabilities (PWDs):

1.    Supreme Court of India delivered a landmark judgment, establishing accessibility for persons with disabilities (PWDs) as a fundamental human right,.

2.    The judgment called for universal design in public and private spaces, ensuring that all services and products are accessible to everyone.

3.    The judgment directed the government to take immediate steps to integrate accessibility considerations into the design of new infrastructure, services.

How many of the above statements are correct?

A: Only 1

B: Only 2

C: All three

D: None

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Answer: C

Explanation:

● Statement 1: Correct. The Supreme Court established accessibility as a fundamental right tied to Article 21 (right to life with dignity) and Article 14 (right to equality and non-discrimination) of the Indian Constitution, highlighting its essential role in ensuring equal participation for PWDs.

● Statement 2: Correct. The judgment called for universal design in public and private spaces, services, and products, ensuring accessibility for all individuals, regardless of their ability, age, or status. This aligns with the Directive Principles of State Policy promoting inclusive growth and social justice.

● Statement 3: Correct. The judgment directed the government to integrate accessibility from the design stage itself, stressing that accessibility should be considered from the beginning, not as an afterthought, to promote inclusive development.

Q5:

Consider the following statements about Justice Sanjiv Khanna’s appointment as the 51st Chief Justice of India:

1.    Justice Sanjiv Khanna was sworn in as the 51st Chief Justice of India on November 11, 2024, succeeding Justice DY Chandrachud, who retired at the age of 65.

2.    Justice Khanna will serve a five-year term as Chief Justice, retiring in 2029.

3.    Justice Khanna has been a part of several landmark judgments, including those on Article 370, electoral bonds, and electronic voting machines.

How many of the above statements are correct?

A: Only 1

B: Only 2

C: All three

D: None

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Answer: B

Explanation:

● Statement 1: Correct. Justice Khanna was sworn in as the 51st Chief Justice of India on November 11, 2024, succeeding Justice DY Chandrachud.

● Statement 2: Incorrect. Justice Khanna will serve a six-month term, retiring on May 13, 2025, not a five-year term.

● Statement 3: Correct. Justice Khanna has been a part of several landmark judgments, including those on Article 370, electoral bonds, and electronic voting machines.