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UPSC Current Affairs Quiz: January 2, 2025
January 2, 2025
January 2, 2025
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With reference to governance indices, consider the following statements:
The Human Development Index (HDI) ranks countries based on life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
The Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) measures perceived levels of public sector corruption in countries.
The Global Competitiveness Index (GCI) assesses the competitiveness of countries based on their economic performance.
The Ease of Doing Business Index (EDBI) ranks countries based on regulations that enhance or constrain business activity.
How many of the above statements are correct?
One
Two
Three
All four
2.
With reference to wildlife conservation, consider the following statements:
The Kruger National Park in South Africa is one of the largest game reserves in the world, spanning over 19,000 square kilometers.
The Serengeti National Park in Tanzania is famous for its annual migration of over 1.5 million wildebeest and other herbivores.
The Galápagos Islands are known for their unique biodiversity and were pivotal in Charles Darwin's theory of evolution.
The Yellowstone National Park in the USA was the first national park in the world, established in 1872.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Only one
Only two
All four
None
3.
Consider the following:
Mutual Funds
Stocks
Bonds
Which of the above is/are considered fixed-income securities?
Only 1 & 2
Only 3
1, 2, & 3
None of the above
4.
Consider the following:
Neutrinos
Photons
Electrons
Which of the above particles are considered neutral and do not carry an electric charge?
Only 1 and 2
Only 1
1 and 3
1, 2, and 3
5.
Which of the following are the two largest neutrino observatories in the world?
Super-Kamiokande and ANTARES
IceCube and KM3NeT
SNO and Borexino
NOvA and T2K
6.
Consider the following pairs:
Charles Dickens
Famous for creating the character Ebenezer Scrooge
Mark Twain
Famous for creating the character Huckleberry Finn
Leo Tolstoy
Famous for creating the character Jay Gatsby
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
Only one pair
Only two pairs
All three pairs
None of the pairs
7.
Consider the following:
Ediacaran period
Cretaceous period
Permian period
Triassic period
Which of the following is the correct chronological order of the above periods from oldest to youngest?
1 2 3 4
3 4 2 1
1 4 3 2
3 1 4 2
8.
Consider the following pairs:
Tamu Lhosar
New Year festival of the Gurung community
Dashain
Festival celebrating the victory of gods over demons
Tihar
Festival of lights celebrated in Nepal
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
Only one pair
Only two pairs
All three pairs
None of the pairs
9.
With reference to submarine technology, consider the following statements:
Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) systems allow submarines to operate without surfacing for air.
Electronic Heavy Weight Torpedoes (EHWT) are primarily designed for anti-aircraft operations.
The Kalvari-Class submarines are based on a French design and are equipped with advanced stealth features.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Only one
Only two
All three
None
10.
In context with India's counter-terrorism efforts, consider the following statements:
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) was established in 2008 to combat terrorism in India.
The NIA has the authority to investigate cases across states without state consent.
The NIA's jurisdiction includes offenses related to human trafficking and counterfeit currency.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Only one
Only two
All three
None
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