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Daily-mcqs 16 Jan 2025

Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams 16 Jan 2025

Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams

Q1:

Consider the following statements regarding Mission Mausam:

1.    Mission Mausam was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 14, 2024, during the 150th Foundation Day celebrations of the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

2.    The mission will focus on weather surveillance and forecasting exclusively for agriculture and tourism sectors.

3.    A key feature of the mission is the establishment of a first-of-its-kind cloud chamber at the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) in Pune.

How many of the above statements are correct?

A: Only 1

B: Only 2

C: All three

D: None

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Answer: A

Explanation:

Statement 1 is incorrect: Mission Mausam was launched on January 14, 2025, during the 150th Foundation Day celebrations of IMD.

Statement 2 is incorrect: While the mission does focus on agriculture and tourism, it also covers multiple other sectors, including aviation, defense, disaster management, health, and more.

Statement 3 is correct: A significant feature of Mission Mausam is the establishment of a cloud chamber at IITM in Pune for studying cloud formation to improve weather predictions.

Q2:

Consider the following statements regarding INS Rajali:

1.    INS Rajali is located 80 kilometers west of Chennai, Tamil Nadu, and spans across 2,200 acres.

2.    It is the largest and most modern Naval Air Station of the Indian Navy, located in southern India.

3.    INS Rajali was commissioned on March 11, 1995, and is named after a bird of the Falcon family.

4.    The station plays a dual role in both operations and training, contributing significantly to India’s maritime security.

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 is correct: INS Rajali is located 80 kilometers west of Chennai, Tamil Nadu, and spans 2,200 acres.

Statement 2 is correct: It is indeed the largest and most modern Naval Air Station, strategically placed in southern India.

Statement 3 is incorrect: INS Rajali was commissioned on March 11, 1992, not 1995, and it is named after a bird of the Hawk family, not the Falcon family.

Statement 4 is correct: INS Rajali plays a dual role, both in operations and training, helping to maintain India's maritime security and combat readiness.

Q3:

Who was part of the first successful space docking mission, Gemini VIII, in 1966?

A: Buzz Aldrin

B: John Glenn

C: Neil Armstrong

D: Alan Shepard

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Answer: C

Explanation:

Neil Armstrong, who later became the first person to walk on the Moon, was part of the Gemini VIII mission in 1966. This mission marked the United States' first successful space docking when the Gemini VIII spacecraft docked with the Agena target vehicle.

Q4:

Consider the following statements regarding the World Meteorological Organization (WMO):

1.    WMO is a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for meteorology, climate, hydrology, and related geophysical sciences.

2.    The World Meteorological Organization was established in 1950.

3.    The WMO is governed by the World Meteorological Congress, which meets annually to set policies and adopt regulations.

4.    The WMO's headquarters is located in Geneva, Switzerland.

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 is correct: WMO is a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for meteorology, climate, hydrology, and related sciences.

Statement 2 is correct: The WMO was established in 1950 and evolved from the International Meteorological Organization (IMO), which was founded in 1873.

Statement 3 is incorrect: The World Meteorological Congress is the supreme body of WMO, meeting every four years to set policies, while the Executive Council implements these policies annually.

Statement 4 is correct: WMO's headquarters is based in Geneva, Switzerland.

Q5:

Match the vessels with their respective descriptions.

Vessels:

1.    INS Nilgiri

2.    INS Surat

3.    INS Vaghsheer

Descriptions:
A) The lead ship of Project 17A stealth frigate class, incorporating advanced stealth technology and aviation facilities for multiple helicopter operations, including the newly inducted MH-60R.
B) The fourth vessel of the Project 15B stealth destroyer class, enhancing the Indian Navy's maritime defense capabilities with advanced design improvements.
C) The sixth and final submarine under the Scorpene-class Project 75 A, designed for anti-surface and anti-submarine warfare, with features like modular construction and air-independent propulsion technology.

A: 1 - A, 2 - B, 3 - C

B: 1 - B, 2 - C, 3 - A

C: 1 - C, 2 - A, 3 - B

D: 1 - A, 2 - C, 3 - B

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Answer: A

Explanation:

INS Nilgiri is the lead ship of Project 17A stealth frigates and is equipped with advanced stealth technology and the capability to operate multiple helicopters, including the MH-60R.

INS Surat is the fourth vessel of the Project 15B stealth destroyer class, designed to enhance India's maritime defense with advanced capabilities (Description B).

INS Vaghsheer is the sixth and final submarine under the Scorpene-class Project 75, built with modular construction and the potential for future upgrades, including air-independent propulsion technolog.