UPSC Current Affairs Quiz: December 31, 2024
1. Consider the following:
- Typhon missile system
- BrahMos cruise missile
- Patriot missile system
Which of the above systems is primarily developed for mid-range capabilities?
2. With reference to India’s advancements in space technology, consider the following statements:
- ISRO’s SpaDeX mission aims to demonstrate in-space docking technology.
- NASA was the first agency to successfully achieve in-space docking with the Gemini program.
- Russia’s Soyuz spacecraft uses a fully automated docking system.
How many of the above statements are correct?
3. Consider the following:
- Asian Development Bank (ADB)
- International Monetary Fund (IMF)
- World Bank
Which of the above is / are multilateral financial institutions that provide funding and support for development projects?
4. With reference to Marburg Virus Disease (MVD), consider the following statements:
- MVD was first identified in Germany in 1967.
- The average case fatality rate of MVD is around 70%.
- There is currently mRNA 1325, approved vaccines for Marburg Virus.
How many of the above statements are correct?
5. With reference to India’s current account deficit, consider the following statements:
- Current account deficit is a measure of a country’s trade balance.
- A higher current account deficit indicates a stronger economy.
- Foreign direct investment (FDI) directly reduces the current account deficit.
- Remittances from overseas Indians are included in the current account balance.
How many of the above statements are correct?
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