10 PM UPSC Current Affairs Quiz 20 April, 2024
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Question No. 1
Which one of the following is the name of the engine technology used in the BrahMos missile?
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Question No. 2
Consider the following statements regarding the recently found fossils of ‘Vasuki Indicus snake’:
1.The snake likely existed in Middle Eocene period.
2.It is a member of the extinct Colubridae snake family.
3.It likely had a cylindrical body suggesting a strong and powerful build.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Question No. 3
Which one of the following is unique about the ‘’Shompen tribe’s’’ lifestyle compared to other tribal communities in India?
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Question No. 4
With reference to the Arab League Initiative 2002 (Arab Peace Initiative), consider the following statements:
1.It was primarily concerned with resolving the conflict between Israel and Iran.
2.Complete withdrawal of Israeli troops from all occupied territories was a key condition of the Arab League Initiative.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
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Question No. 5
Consider the following statements:
Statement-I:
The current gross domestic expenditure on research and development (R&D) in India is below 0.7% of GDP.
Statement-II: There is lack of required private sector investment in research and development (R&D) in India.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
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Question No. 6
Consider the following statements:
1.A two-thirds majority vote in the UN General Assembly and no veto in the Security Council is required for a state to be granted full-member status at the United Nations.
2.The Economic and Social Council is primarily responsible for the initial recommendation of a state for UN membership.
3.if a permanent member of the UN Security Council vetoes the membership application of a state, then the application is rejected and cannot be reconsidered.
4.In order to become a UN member, the state must have a democratic form of government.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
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Question No. 7
Consider the following statements:
1.Disinflation refers to a situation where specific goods and services decrease in price while others increase.
2.Disinflation is a reduction in the rate of inflation, while deflation is a decrease in the overall price level.
3.Disinflation increases purchasing power for consumers.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Question No. 8
Which one of the following bodies of water surrounds Hainan Province in China?
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Question No. 9
Consider the following statements:
1.A quasi-judicial commission is a judicial body that operates within the traditional court system.
2.A quasi-judicial commission provide a more informal and accessible dispute resolution process over traditional courts.
3.The powers of a quasi-judicial commission are usually limited to a specific area of expertise.
4.The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) is a quasi-judicial commission.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
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Question No. 10
Consider the following statements with respect to the plant Ashwagandha:
1.Ashwagandha is an evergreen shrub found in parts of India, Africa, and the Middle East.
2.Ashwagandha has been used as a medicinal herb in Ayurvedic medicine for thousands of years.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
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