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We are posting 10 PM Daily UPSC Current Affairs 17 November MCQs for today. On a daily basis, we post 10 MCQs, based on daily current affairs from PIB, The Hindu, Indian Express, DTE, TOI, and Live Mint.

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Question No. 1

Consider the following statements with reference to India’s Pinaka multi-barrel rocket launcher (MBRL) system:
1.It’s the most expensive Indian weapon system.
2.It has been developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
3.It was first used during the Kargil War.
How many of the statements given above are correct?

AOnly one

BOnly two

CAll three

DNone

Question No. 2

Consider the following statements:
1.As part of the Quad’s clean energy initiatives, India will invest heavily on solar energy and cooling infrastructure in the Indo-Pacific region.
2.The India Cooling Action Plan (ICAP) aims to reduce cooling demand by 20%-25%, cut energy consumption by 25%-40%, and switch to more environmentally friendly refrigerants.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

Question No. 3

India has recently updated its National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plan (NBSAP) at Conference of the Parties (COP16) to the U.N. Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD). Which one of the following is the aim of updated NBSAP?

AIt sets a target to reverse biodiversity loss by 2030 and achieve complete ecological restoration by 2040 through a "Government-Led" and "Expert-Driven" approach.

BIt aims at increasing forest cover by 10% by 2030.

CIt focuses primarily on marine biodiversity, with limited emphasis on terrestrial ecosystems.

DIt aims to halt biodiversity loss by 2030 and achieve harmony with nature by 2050 through a “Whole-of-Government” and “Whole-of-Society” approach.

Question No. 4

Consider the following statements:
1.Minority institutions in India are exempted from reserving seats for Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs).
2.The presence of religious instruction or religious building in an institution is a key factor for determining an institution’s minority status.
3.Article 30(1) also applies to educational institutions established before the Constitution’s adoption.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

A1 only

B3 only

C1 and 2 only

D1 and 3 only

Question No. 5

Consider the following statements:
1.The Energy Conservation (Amendment) Act of 2022 laid the foundation for India’s Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS) in India.
2.The Paris Agreement allows countries to achieve their climate goals through Internationally Transferred Mitigation Outcomes (ITMOs).
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

Question No. 6

Consider the following statements:
1.As per Article 16(4) of the Constitution, only communities that are inadequately represented in public services can receive job quotas.
2.The “creamy layer” among Other Backward Classes (OBCs) is determined by their geographical locations and education attained within OBC communities.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

Question No. 7

With reference to the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY), which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?
1.It aims of providing clean cooking fuel (LPG) to women from Below Poverty Line (BPL) households.
2.Applicants must possess a bank account to receive benefits from the PMUY.
3.The scheme targets the reduction of malnutrition among women.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

A1 only

B2 only

C1 and 2 only

D2 and 3 only

Question No. 8

With reference to the Cotton Corporation of India (CCI), consider the following statements:
1.It purchases cotton from farmers at minimum support price (MSP).
2.It operates under the administrative control of Ministry of Textiles.
3.It is also responsible for promoting cotton exports.
How many of the statements give above are correct?

AOnly one

BOnly two

CAll three

DNone

Question No. 9

Janjatiya Gaurav Divas is celebrated on November 15th every year because:

AIt commemorates the signing of the Indian Constitution

BIt honors the birth anniversary of Birsa Munda

CIt marks the victory of Indian forces in the Kargil War

DIt celebrates the establishment of the first tribal university in India

Question No. 10

Consider the following:
1.Solar panels 2.Wind and hydropower units
3.Fly ash bricks
4.Textile units
5.Pulp and paper mills According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB),
how many of the above industries are classified as least polluting?

AOnly two

BOnly three

COnly four

DAll five

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