10 PM UPSC Current Affairs Quiz 20 August, 2024
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Question No. 1
Consider the following statements:
1.Poland is located to the east of Ukraine.
2.Poland is a member of North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).
3.Poland is India’s largest trade partner in Central Europe.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
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Question No. 2
Which one of these geographical features is NOT found near Demchok?
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Question No. 3
‘Operation Parakram’ was aimed at:
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Question No. 4
With reference to India’s Act East Policy, consider the following statements:
1.The ‘4 C’s’ emphasized in India’s Act East Policy are Connectivity, Communication, Collaboration, and Culture.
2.India-Myanmar-Thailand Trilateral Highway Project is a key connectivity initiative under the Act East Policy.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
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Question No. 5
Which one of the following statements is correct regarding the Super Blue Moon?
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Question No. 6
Consider the following statements:
1.Khadi represents both India’s rich history and its progress in modern times.
2.In handlooms, the Goods and Services Tax (GST) only applies to the finished products.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
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Question No. 7
Consider the following statements:
1.A Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) is an agreement between two countries to protect investments made by investors from both countries.
2.One key feature of BITs is that they allow foreign investors to directly sue the host country in an international tribunal if they believe their rights under the treaty have been violated.
3.BITs require host states to prioritize foreign investor interests over domestic concerns.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Question No. 8
Consider the following statements:
1.Corruption is the abuse of entrusted power for private gain which can occur in both the public and private sectors.
2.Corruption has decreased with globalization.
3.High levels of corruption between government and businesses leads to significant rent-seeking activities.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
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Question No. 9
With reference to Grasslands, which of the following statements are correct?
1.They are characterized by sandy soils with no vegetation.
2.They are distributed mainly in semiarid and arid area.
3.They play a crucial role in carbon storage and nutrient cycling.
4.They are crucial habitats for Bengal florican.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
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Question No. 10
Consider the following statements:
1.Territorial disputes and construction activities in the South China Sea have led to significant damage to coral reefs and loss of marine life.
2.The Geneva Conventions provides the legal framework for maritime claims and disputes in the South China Sea.
3.Strait of Malacca connects the South China Sea to the Indian Ocean.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
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