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Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams 14 Nov 2024

Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams

Q1:

Consider the following statements regarding Global Carbon Markets:

1.    Article 6 of the Paris Agreement allows for bilateral trading of carbon credits.

2.    Article 6.4 establishes a UN-supervised global carbon market that facilitates regulated trading beyond bilateral agreements, creating a platform for broader cooperation.

3.    The implementation of Article 6 is projected to reduce the overall cost of climate goals by $250 billion annually.

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. Article 6.2 of the Paris Agreement indeed enables bilateral trading of carbon credits, allowing countries to directly cooperate for emissions reductions.

Statement 2: Correct. Article 6.4 establishes a UN-supervised global carbon market, facilitating wider, regulated trading beyond just bilateral agreements, creating a larger framework for climate cooperation.

Statement 3: Correct. The implementation of Article 6 is expected to reduce the cost of meeting global climate goals by $250 billion annually.

Q2:

Consider the following statements regarding the Eurasian Otter (Lutra lutra):

1.    The Eurasian Otter was first time seen in Indapur, Pune District.

2.    Eurasian Otters are commonly found across all regions of India.

3.    The Eurasian Otter is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN and is protected under India's Wildlife Protection Act (Schedule II).

4.    These otters are typically found in saline coastal habitats.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

A: 1 and 3 only

B: 1 and 2 only

C: 3 and 4 only

D: 1 and 3 only

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Answer: A

Explanation:

Statement 1: Correct. The Eurasian Otter was first time seen in Indapur, Pune District,.

Statement 2: Incorrect. Eurasian Otters are not found across all of India; they are typically found in the Himalayan foothills and parts of Northeast India, not throughout the entire country.

Statement 3: Correct. The Eurasian Otter is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN and is protected under Schedule II of India's Wildlife Protection Act.

Statement 4: Incorrect. Eurasian Otters typically inhabit freshwater environments, not saline coastal habitats, and they are sensitive to pollution.

Q3:

Which of the following statements about Azerbaijan is/are correct?

1.    Azerbaijan is a transcontinental country that bridges Asia and Europe, with its capital in Baku.

2.    The Kura and Aras rivers are primarily important for Azerbaijan's mining industry.

3.    The highest peak in Azerbaijan is Bazardyuzyu, located in the Greater Caucasus mountain range.

4.    Azerbaijan has a territorial dispute with Armenia over the Nagorno-Karabakh region.

A: 1 and 3

B: 1, 3, and 4

C: 2 and 4

D: 1, 2, 3, and 4

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Answer: B

Explanation:

Statement 1: Correct. Azerbaijan is indeed a transcontinental country located between Asia and Europe, with its capital city being Baku.

Statement 2: Incorrect. The Kura and Aras rivers are primarily significant for irrigation and agriculture, not for the mining industry.

Statement 3: Correct. Bazardyuzyu is the highest peak in Azerbaijan, located in the Greater Caucasus mountain range.

Statement 4: Correct. Azerbaijan has a longstanding territorial dispute with Armenia over the Nagorno-Karabakh region.

Q4:

Consider the following statements regarding India's First All-Women Battalion in the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF):

1.    The all-women battalion will consist of 1,025 female personnel, selected from the existing CISF workforce of about 1.8 lakh personnel.

2.    The battalion will focus on high-profile security operations, such as VIP protection, airport security, and counter-terrorism operations.

3.    Women currently make up 10% of the total personnel in CISF.

4.    The all-women battalion will be part of CISF's reserve battalion structure.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

A: 1, 2, and 3

B: 1, 2, and 4

C: 2 and 3

D: 1, 3, and 4

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Answer: B

Explanation:

Statement 1: Correct. The all-women battalion will consist of 1,025 female personnel selected from the existing CISF workforce of 1.8 lakh.

Statement 2: Correct. The battalion's training and responsibilities will include high-profile security operations such as VIP protection, airport security, and counter-terrorism.

Statement 3: Incorrect. Women currently make up only 7% of the total personnel in CISF, not 10%.

Statement 4: Correct. The battalion will be part of the CISF's reserve battalion structure.

Q5:

Consider the following statements about the Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM):

The LRLACM has a range of over 1,000 kilometers.

The missile was developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).

The LRLACM can be launched from both ground-based mobile platforms and naval vessels.

The missile is equipped with advanced navigation and maneuverability systems, making it difficult to intercept and evading detection.

Which of the above statements are correct?

A: 1, 3, and 4

B: 2, 3, and 4

C: 1, 2, and 4

D: 1, 2, 3 and 4

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Answer: D

Explanation:

Statement 1: Correct. The LRLACM has a range of over 1,000 kilometers, allowing India to strike targets well beyond enemy lines.

Statement 2: correct. Missile was developed by DRDO, the missile also involved contributions from other key Indian defense industries like Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) and Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL).

Statement 3: Correct. The missile can be launched from both land-based mobile platforms and naval vessels, enhancing its strategic flexibility.

Statement 4: Correct. The LRLACM is equipped with advanced navigation and maneuverability systems, which make it difficult to intercept and evade detection.