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Daily-mcqs 07 Oct 2024

Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams 07 Oct 2024

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Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams

Q1:

Consider the following statements:

  1. The 10th International Science Festival (IISF) will be held in Guwahati from November 30 to December 5, 2024.
  2. Northeast India will host its second International Science Festival (IISF)
  3. The theme of the festival is "Transforming India into an S&T driven Global Manufacturing Hub

How many statements is/ are correct?

A: Only 1

B: Only 2

C: All statements

D: None

Answer: A

Explanation:

The 10th International Science Festival (IISF) will be held from November 30 to December 3, 2024 at IIT Guwahati. The International Science Festival (IISF) is an annual event organized by the Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India. Thus first statement is incorrect.


Northeast India will host its first International Science Festival (IISF). Thus second statement  is incorrect.


The festival's theme, "Transforming India into an S&T driven Global Manufacturing Hub," supports national initiatives like 'Make in India' and 'Atmanirbhar Bharat,' highlighting the role of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, robotics, and biotechnology.  Thus third statement is correct.


                            

Q2:

Consider the following statements Exercise Malabar 2024:

  1. India is hosting the four-nation Malabar naval exercise amid evolving security situation in the region.
  2. The navies of India, the US, Australia and south Korea is participating in the exercise.
  3. The exercise will take place in two phases, harbour phase and sea phase.

Which of the above statements is/ are correct?

A: Only 1 and 2

B: Only 1 and 3

C: Only 2 and 3

D: All of the above

Answer: B

Explanation:

Maritime Exercise Malabar 2024 is started from 8 2024 which will be culminated on 18th October 2024.  This exercise is taking place in India from Visakhapatnam.  The aims of the exercise is to enhance naval interoperability and address shared maritime challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. Thus first statementis correct.


 Four nations are participating in the exercise which is Australia, Japan, and the United States and India. Originally a bilateral exercise between India and the U.S. in 1992, Malabar has expanded into a key multilateral event. Thus second statement is incorrect.


The exercise will take place in two phases. Beginning with the Harbour Phase in Visakhapatnam and followed by the Sea Phase. Thus third statement  is correct.


                            

Q3:

Consider the following statements:

  1. Recently, Italy and Switzerland are redrawing their national borders due to alarming glacier melting in the Alps, particularly around the Matterhorn Peak.
  2. The Matterhorn, one of the highest and most iconic peaks in the Alps, has long marked the divide between Italy and Switzerland.

Which of the above statements is/ are correct?

A: Only 1

B: Only2

C: Both

D: None of the above

Answer: C

Explanation:

Italy and Switzerland are indeed redrawing their national borders due to the alarming rate of glacier melting in the Alps, specifically around the iconic Matterhorn Peak. This change is a direct result of climate change, which is causing glaciers and snowfields that previously defined parts of the border to retreat. Thus first statement is correct.


The Matterhorn, one of the highest and most iconic peaks in the Alps, has long marked the divide between Italy and Switzerland. Thus second statement is correct.


                            

Q4:

Consider the following statements:

  1. Recently, the Union Cabinet approved the National Mission on Edible Oils – Oilseeds (NMEO-Oilseeds) to increase domestic oilseed production and achieve self-sufficiency in edible oils. 
  2. The mission will be implemented over a seven-year period from 2024-25 to 2030-31, with a financial outlay of ₹100,103 crore.
  3. The mission target is to Increase primary oilseed production from 39 million tonnes (2022-23) to 69.7 million tonnes by 2030-31.

How many statements is/ are correct?

A: Only 1

B: Only 2

C: All statements

D: None

Answer: B

Explanation:

Recently, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the National Mission on Edible Oils – Oilseeds (NMEO-Oilseeds). Together with the National Mission on Edible Oils - Oil Palm (NMEO-OP), the mission aims to achieve 25.45 million tonnes of domestic edible oil production, meeting approximately 72% of projected domestic requirements. Thus first statement is correct.


The mission will be implemented over a seven-year period from 2024-25 to 2030-31, with a financial outlay of ₹10,103 crore. Thus second statement 2 is incorrect.


Production Targets:


Mission will Increase primary oilseed production from 39 million tonnes (2022-23) to 69.7 million tonnes by 2030-31. Thus third statement is correct.


                            

Q5:

What year did India and Jamaica establishes diplomatic relations?

A: 1947

B: 1962

C: 1970

D: 1985

Answer: B

Explanation:

The diplomatic ties between Jamaica and India were formally established on August 12, 1962, and were strengthened when Prime Minister Indira Gandhi visited Jamaica in 1975, leading to the opening of India's resident mission in Kingston in 1976. Thus option B is correct.


Trade:  India ranks as Jamaica's fourth-largest trading partner, with bilateral trade valued at approximately $82.40 million in the 2020-2021 fiscal year.


Diaspora: The Indian diaspora in Jamaica, numbering around 70,000, serves as a living bridge between the two nations, fostering people-to-people ties