10 PM UPSC Current Affairs Quiz 28 February, 2024

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Question No. 1

Consider the following statements:
1.The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure that by 2030 all people enjoy peace and prosperity.
2.Global Connectivity Project is one of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) established by the United Nations.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

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Question No. 2

The “C2” cost of production in the context of Minimum Support Price (MSP) refers to:

AAll paid-out costs directly incurred by the farmer, either in cash and kind, on seeds, fertilisers, pesticides, hired labour, leased-in land, fuel, irrigation.

BThe average cost of production for all farmers cultivating the crop in a particular region.

CThe actual cost of production, including account rent and interest foregone on land and machinery owned by farmers.

DThe projected cost of production based on future market trends.

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Question No. 3

Consider the following statements:
Statement-I: India imports over 60% of its edible oil needs.
Statement-II: Imported edible oils have higher nutritional value compared to domestically produced oils.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

ABoth Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I

BBoth Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I

CStatement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect

DStatement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct

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Question No. 4

With reference to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), consider the following statements:
1.It aims to advance scientific knowledge about climate change caused by human activities.
2.It conducts its own research on the climate change.
3.It considers the socio-economic impacts of climate change while conducting research or preparing the assessment report.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

A1 only

B1 and 2 only

C1 and 3 only

D1, 2 and 3

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Question No. 5

Which one of the following statements is correct in relation to the “Global Stocktake”?

AThe Global Stocktake results in legally binding targets for each country.

BThe Global Stocktake provides a non-binding, informative assessment of collective progress.

CThe Global Stocktake determines which countries have met their climate targets and which have not.

DThe Global Stocktake allocates additional funding to countries based on their progress in combating climate change.

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Question No. 6

In the context of government budgeting in India, consider the following statements:
1.New Instrument of Service (NIS) refers to expenditure arising from a completely new policy decision that was not presented to the Parliament before.
2.A major expansion of an existing social welfare scheme is an example of New Instrument of Service (NIS).
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

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Question No. 7

With reference to the Munich Security Conference, consider the following statements:
1.It is often referred to as the ‘Davos of Defence’.
2.It aims to facilitate humanitarian aid efforts in conflict zones worldwide.
3.The conference is only attended by leaders from European Union member states.
How many of the statements given above are correct?

AOnly one

BOnly two

CAll three

DNone

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Question No. 8

Which article of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) treaty is known as the “collective defense” clause, stating that an attack against one member is considered an attack against all members?

AArticle 1

BArticle 2

CArticle 5

DArticle 10

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Question No. 9

Which one of the following characteristics is shared by both asteroids and comets?

AThey have well-defined, circular orbits around the Sun.

BThey originate from the same region in the early Solar System.

CThey are primarily composed of gases.

DThey have a same significant impact on Earth climate.

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Question No. 10

Consider the following statements with respect to the Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) Mission:
1.It could fly into the stratosphere.
2.It could observe the universe in the widest range of infrared light.
3.It was operated jointly by NASA and the German space agency.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

A1 and 2 only

B2 and 3 only

C1 and 3 only

D1, 2 and 3

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