10 PM Daily UPSC Current Affairs 18th February – 2024 | Revision Test
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We are posting 10 PM Current Affairs 18 February 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
With reference to the Dispute Settlement System of the WTO (World Trade Organization), consider the following statements:
1.It provides a forum for negotiations on trade agreements.
2.The Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) of the WTO is comprised of representatives of all WTO member countries.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
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Question No. 2
Consider the following statements:
1.Hematite iron ore is often associated with sedimentary rocks.
2.Iron ore pellets are small, hard, spherical particles made from fine iron ore concentrate.
3.Sponge iron refers to a type of cast iron with high carbon content and brittle properties.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
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Question No. 3
Cygnus X-1, seen in the news recently, is classified as a:
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Question No. 4
With reference to the ‘Lantana Camara’ plant, consider the following statements:
1.It is an invasive species in India.
2.The invasion of Lantana Camara heavily impacts the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve in the Western Ghats.
3.The species is also responsible for increasing soil fertility.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Question No. 5
For which one of the following purposes is X-ray polarimetry primarily used in astronomy?
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Question No. 6
With reference to the Inclusive Education for Disabled at Secondary Stage (IEDSS) scheme, consider the following statements:
1.It enables students with disabilities to pursue four years of secondary schooling after completing eight years of elementary schooling.
2.The scheme covers all children studying at the secondary stage in Government, local body and Government-aided schools, with one or more disabilities as defined under the Persons with Disabilities Act (1995) and the National Trust Act (1999).
3.The scheme offers specialized education programs exclusively for students with disabilities.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Question No. 7
With reference to India-Myanmar relations, consider the following statements:
1.Myanmar is India’s gateway to South-East Asia and development of North-Eastern India.
2.Both India and Myanmar were part of British India during colonial rule.
3.India, Myanmar, and Thailand are building the Asian Trilateral Highway, which will connect India to ASEAN.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Question No. 8
Which one of the following pollutants is primarily responsible for the depletion of the ozone layer?
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Question No. 9
With reference to Nanostructured diammonium phosphate (Nano-DAP), which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?
1.Nano-DAP is a genetically modified fertilizer designed to enhance crop yields by directly injecting it into plant cells.
2.It can assist the government lower its fertilizer subsidy burden.
3.It can also be combined with other nano-fertilizers like nano-urea to increase agricultural benefits.
Select the correct statements using the codes given below:
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Question No. 10
Which one of the following bodies is responsible for recommending the devolution of taxes from the central government to states?
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