10th September 2023 Current affairs Quiz for UPSC Prelims
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
2 points
Consider the following with respect to G20.
1. The G 20 was established in the wake of the Global financial crisis in 2008.
2. The United Arab Emirates, Israel and Noway are a part of G20.
3. India has held the G20 presidency before in 2015.
4. The G20 functions on the basis of its own charter.
How many of the above statements are incorrect?
Correct
Sol: All
Expl:The G20 was established in the wake of the Asian financial crisis in 1997-1998.
The G20 nations comprise Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Turkey, the United Kingdom, the United States, and the European Union.
The current term is the first time that India is holding G20 presidency.
The G20’s transparency and accountability have been questioned by critics, who have criticised it for the absence of a formal charter.
Incorrect
Sol: All
Expl:The G20 was established in the wake of the Asian financial crisis in 1997-1998.
The G20 nations comprise Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Turkey, the United Kingdom, the United States, and the European Union.
The current term is the first time that India is holding G20 presidency.
The G20’s transparency and accountability have been questioned by critics, who have criticised it for the absence of a formal charter.
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements in regards to global biofuels alliance.
1. Some of the initiating members of this alliance are India, Argentina, Bangladesh, Brazil and Italy.
2. The Indian prime minister has come up with a plea of blending methanol with petrol to 20% globally.
Which of the above statements are correct?
Correct
Sol:A
1 only
Expl: Besides India, the initiating members include Argentina, Bangladesh, Brazil, Italy, Mauritius, South Africa, the UAE and the U.S.
The Indian prime minister has come up with a plea of blending ethanol with petrol to 20% globally.
Incorrect
Sol:A
1 only
Expl: Besides India, the initiating members include Argentina, Bangladesh, Brazil, Italy, Mauritius, South Africa, the UAE and the U.S.
The Indian prime minister has come up with a plea of blending ethanol with petrol to 20% globally.
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements in regards to India’s renewable energy initiatives.
1. The International Solar Alliance (ISA) is a group of 121 nations that was founded by India.
2. PM KUSUM scheme seeks to install 25,750 MW of solar and other renewable energy capacities by 2030.
3. India was the first nation in the world to establish a ministry of non-conventional energy resources.
4. India has promised to cut its carbon emissions to net zero by 2100.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Correct
Ans :B
Only two (statements 1 and 3).
Expl:
India was the first nation in the world to establish a ministry of non-conventional energy resources, which is today known as the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), which was founded in 1992.
PM KUSUM scheme seeks to install 25,750 MW of solar and other renewable energy capacities by 2022.
India has promised to cut its carbon emissions to net zero by 2070.
The International Solar Alliance (ISA) is a group of 121 nations that was founded by India. The majority of these nations are sun-drenched countries that are entirely or partially located between the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn.
Incorrect
Ans :
B Only two (statements 1 and 3).
Expl:
India was the first nation in the world to establish a ministry of non-conventional energy resources, which is today known as the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), which was founded in 1992.
PM KUSUM scheme seeks to install 25,750 MW of solar and other renewable energy capacities by 2022.
India has promised to cut its carbon emissions to net zero by 2070.
The International Solar Alliance (ISA) is a group of 121 nations that was founded by India. The majority of these nations are sun-drenched countries that are entirely or partially located between the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn.
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements in regards to konark sun temple.
1. It was built by the king Narasimhadeva I of the Eastern Ganga dynasty in the the 13th century
2. The sun temple at Konark was called “White Pagoda” by the European sailors
3. On the reverse side of the Rs. 20 denomination note, a picture of the Konark Sun Temple is depicted.
4. Konark together with Puri and with Bhubaneshwar completes the Golden Triangle of Odisha, which is a major pilgrimage route for the Hindus in the state of Orissa.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Correct
Correct answer:B
Only two (1 and 4)
Expl:
1. The sun temple at Konark was called “Black Pagoda” by the European sailors because it appeared as a giant black tiered tower from the Bay of Bengal. Similarly, the Jagannath Temple at Puri is mentioned as “White Pagoda” in the accounts of the early European sailors during the 16th – 17th century.
2. On the reverse side of the Rs. 20 denomination note, a picture of the Konark Sun Temple is depicted.
Incorrect
Correct answer:B
Only two (1 and 4)
Expl:
1. The sun temple at Konark was called “Black Pagoda” by the European sailors because it appeared as a giant black tiered tower from the Bay of Bengal. Similarly, the Jagannath Temple at Puri is mentioned as “White Pagoda” in the accounts of the early European sailors during the 16th – 17th century.
2. On the reverse side of the Rs. 20 denomination note, a picture of the Konark Sun Temple is depicted.
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements in regards to the state of Hyderabad.
1. Zulfikar Khan was the first to suggest the idea of founding a sovereign state in the Deccan.
2. Kilich Khan was the creator of the Asaf-Jah dynasty in Hyderabad.
3. The Nizam of Hyderabad accepted the subsidiary alliance with the British government in 1798, making Hyderabad the first Indian monarchy to do so.
4. Operation Blue star was the secret name given to the Hyderabad “police operation” in September 1948 by the then-independent Dominion of India against the Hyderabad State.
Which of the above statenments are correct?
Correct
Sol:C
1, 2 and 3 only
Exp : Operation polo was the secret name given to the Hyderabad “police operation” in September 1948 by the then-independent Dominion of India against the Hyderabad State.
Incorrect
Sol:C
1, 2 and 3 only
Exp : Operation polo was the secret name given to the Hyderabad “police operation” in September 1948 by the then-independent Dominion of India against the Hyderabad State.
