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Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams 16 Nov 2024

Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams

Q1:

Consider the following statements about the Dominica Award of Honour:

1.    The Commonwealth of Dominica has decided to award its highest national honor to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his role in strengthening India-Dominica relations.

2.    The award will be presented to Prime Minister Modi during the India-CARICOM Summit in Georgetown, Guyana.

3.    India's assistance to Dominica during the COVID-19 pandemic, including the provision of 70,000 doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine, is one of the key reasons for this honor.

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. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to receive the Dominica Award of Honour for his role in strengthening ties between India and Dominica, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Statement 2: correct. The award will be presented by Sylvie Berton, the President of the Commonwealth of Dominica during the India-CARICOM Summit.

Statement 3: Correct. India's assistance, including the provision of 70,000 doses of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, was a significant factor in the award, highlighting the support for vaccination efforts in Dominica.

Q2:

Consider the following statements about Birsa Munda:

Birsa Munda belonged to the Munda tribe in the Chhotanagpur Plateau area and played a major role in the tribal freedom movement against British colonial rule.

Birsa Munda's religious movement, Birsait, was based entirely on Hinduism, and he encouraged his followers to abandon their tribal roots and adopt Hindu traditions.

The Munda Rebellion, led by Birsa Munda, was also known as the Ulgulan or Tamar Revolt, and it played a crucial role in the passage of the Chotanagpur Tenancy Act in 1908.

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. Birsa Munda was indeed from the Munda tribe in the Chhotanagpur Plateau and was a pivotal figure in the tribal freedom movement during British colonial rule.

Statement 2: Incorrect. Birsait, the religion founded by Birsa Munda, was a blend of animism and indigenous beliefs, emphasizing the worship of a single god, not based entirely on Hinduism. He encouraged people to stick to their tribal roots.

Statement 3: Correct. The Munda Rebellion, also called Ulgulan or the Tamar Revolt, was instrumental in the passage of the Chotanagpur Tenancy Act of 1908, which protected tribal land rights.

Q3:

Consider the following statements about the Jhiri Mela:

Jhiri Mela is a popular fair held annually in Jhiri village, Jammu, India, to honor the legendary farmer and folk hero, Baba Jitto

Baba Jitto, a 16th-century Dogra farmer, sacrificed his life in 1552 AD while fighting against the oppressive policies of the Mughal rulers

Which of the above statements are correct?

A: Only 1

B: Only 2

C: Both

D: None

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Answer: C

Explanation:

Statement 1: Correct. Jhiri Mela is a popular fair held annually in Jhiri village, Jammu, India, to honor the legendary farmer and folk hero, Baba Jitto (also known as Jitto Baba).

Statement 2: correct. Baba Jitto, a 16th-century Dogra farmer, sacrificed his life in 1552 AD while fighting against the oppressive policies of the Mughal rulers, particularly the forced labor and excessive taxation imposed on farmers.

Q4:

Consider the following statements regarding Operation Dronagiri and the National Geospatial Policy 2022:

Operation Dronagiri was launched on November 13, 2024, at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi with a focus on revolutionizing agriculture, livelihoods, and logistics & transport using geospatial technologies.

The pilot phase of Operation Dronagiri will be implemented in five states: Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Assam, Andhra Pradesh, and Maharashtra, chosen for their similar geographical and socio-economic conditions.

The National Geospatial Policy 2022 aims to position India as a global leader in geospatial technology by 2030, with key milestones like achieving high-resolution surveys by 2025 and developing a National Digital Twin of cities by 2035.

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. Operation Dronagiri was indeed launched on November 13, 2024, at IIT Delhi, aiming to showcase the transformative potential of geospatial technologies in various sectors, including agriculture, livelihoods, and logistics & transport.

Statement 2: Incorrect. The states chosen for the pilot phase of Operation Dronagiri are Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Assam, Andhra Pradesh, and Maharashtra, which were selected for their diverse geographical and socio-economic conditions, not similar ones.

Statement 3: Correct. The National Geospatial Policy 2022 aims to position India as a leader in geospatial technology by 2030. It outlines important milestones, including the goal of high-resolution surveys by 2025 and the development of a National Digital Twin of cities by 2035.

Q5:

Consider the following statements about diabetes:

Diabetes is a condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar (glucose) levels, which can lead to either high or low blood sugar levels.

Type 1 diabetes occurs when the body’s immune system attacks and destroys the insulin-producing cells in the pancreas.

Type 2 diabetes is caused by the pancreas producing too much insulin, making the body resistant to the hormone.

Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that occurs during pregnancy and typically resolves after childbirth.

How many of the above statements are correct?

A: Only 1

B: Only 2

C: Only 3

D: All four

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Answer: C

Explanation:

Statement 1: Correct. Diabetes involves the inability to regulate blood sugar levels, leading to either hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) or hypoglycemia (low blood sugar).

Statement 2: Correct. Type 1 diabetes is indeed an autoimmune condition where the immune system attacks and destroys the insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas.

Statement 3: Incorrect. Type 2 diabetes is not caused by the pancreas producing too much insulin. It occurs due to insulin resistance, where the body’s cells do not respond effectively to insulin, and over time, the pancreas cannot produce enough insulin.

Statement 4: Correct. Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that develops during pregnancy and usually resolves after childbirth, though women who have had it are at a higher risk of developing Type 2 diabetes later in life.