Current Affairs Quiz 22 & 23 December 2024 MCQ
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Topics covered in Daily Current Affairs Quiz
Q1. Consider the following statements regarding Tsunami:
(1). It is a series of enormous oceanic waves caused by the displacement of large volumes of seawater triggered by earthquakes, landslides, etc.
(2). They are unnoticed by the ships in the deep sea because their amplitude is negligible compared to their wavelength.
(3). Their speed depends on the ocean’s depth, not the distance from the source.
How many of the above statements are correct?
(A). Only one
(B). Only two
(C). All three
(D). None
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Correct Answer: (C)
Explanation:
Context: The 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami marked 20 years.
What is a Tsunami?
- It is a series of powerful ocean waves caused by large volumes of water displacement. It is often triggered by underwater events such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, glacial calving, meteorite impacts, and landslides.
Characteristics of Tsunami
- Tsunamic waves remain unnoticed by the ships in the deep ocean because their amplitude is negligible compared to their wavelength.
- However, their amplitude increases when approaching shallow coastal water.
- Their speed depends on the ocean’s depth, not the distance from the source.
What was the cause of the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami?
- An earthquake of 9.1 magnitude near Sunda Trench triggered a devastating Indian Ocean tsunami.
Q2. Match the following Tectonic Plates
| Tectonic Fault | Location |
| 1. Denali Fault | p. Turkey |
| 2. San Ramon Fault | q. USA |
| 3. Anatolian Fault | r. New Zealand |
| 4. Alpine Fault | s. Chile |
(A). 1-r, 2-s, 3-p, 4-q
(B). 1-q, 2-s, 3-p, 4-r
(C). 1-s, 2-q, 3-p, 4-r
(D). 1-s, 2-q, 3-r, 4-p
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Correct Answer: (B)
Explanation:
Context: Denali Fault is in the news.
Q3. Recently, Masali village became India’s first border solar village. Which state does it belong to?
(A). Gujarat
(B). Rajasthan
(C). Punjab
(D). Arunachal Pradesh
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Correct Answer: (A)
Explanation:
Context: Recently, Masali village of Suigam taluka in Banaskantha (Gujarat) has become India’s first border solar village, generating its 100% electricity through solar power.
Rooftop solar power (RTS) was completed under Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojna.
About Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojna
- It aims to install RTS and provide free electricity up to 300 units for 1 crore households.
- Ministry of New and Renewable Energy is the nodal ministry.
- Time duration up to 2026-27.
Q4. Consider the following statements regarding Indian State of Forest Report 2023:
(1). Total forest and tree cover has increased to 25.17% of total geographical area, up from 24.62% in 2021.
(2). Mangroves cover has also increased by 7.43 km2 compared to 2021.
(3). Madhya Pradesh has the maximum forest cove in the country in terms of area.
Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?
(A). 1 only
(B). 1 & 2 only
(C). 2 & 3 only
(D). 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: (B)
Explanation:
Context: Forest Survey of India (FSI) under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has released biennial Indian State of Forest Report (ISFR) 2023.
This question is very important for UPSC CS Prelims 2025 perspective.
Key findings of ISFR 2023
- Total forest and tree cover has increased to 25.17% of geographical area, up from 24.62% in 2021.
- Furthermore, forest cover constitutes 21.76%, while tree cover accounts for 3.14%.
- Now total forest & tree cover of the country is 8,27,356.95 km2.
- Moreover, 19 States/UTs have a forest cover exceeding 33% of their total area.
- 8 states namely Mizoram, Lakshadweep, Andaman & Nicobar island, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Manipur have forest cover above 75%.
- The total mangrove cover in the country is 4,991.68 km², marking a decrease of 7.43 km² compared to ISFR 2021 (4,992 km²).
- The total Carbon stock of the country has reached 30.43 Bt of CO2 equivalent, reflecting an increase of 2.29 Bt of carbon sink compared to 2005.
- The bamboo-bearing area has also increased by 5,227 km² compared to 2021, bringing the total to approximately 1,54,670 km².
- Top three state by forest area are Madhya Pradesh followed by Arunachal Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh.
- Top three state by percentage are Lakshadweep (91.33%) followed by Mizoram (85.34%), and Andaman & Nicobar (81.62%).
Q5. Consider the following statements regarding Lesotho country:
(1). It is a land locked country, known by the name of The Mountain Kingdom.
(2). It lies in African continent.
Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?
(A). 1 only
(B). 2 only
(C). Both 1 & 2
(D). Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct Answer: (C)
Explanation:
Context: India sent around 1,000 meter tonnes of rice to Lesotho as humanitarian aid to support food security.
Q6. Name the country that has recently conferred ‘The Order of Mubarak Al Kabeer’ on the Prime Minister of India.
(A). Bahrain
(B). Qatar
(C). Saudi Arabia
(D). Kuwait
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Correct Answer: (D)
Explanation:
Context: The Prime Minister of India has been conferred with Kuwait’s highest honor
“The Order of Mubarak Al Kabeer”.
Importance of India-Kuwait relations
- Bilateral trade of $10.47 billion during FY 2023-24 in Kuwait favor.
- Kuwait is India’s 9th largest oil supplier constitute around 3%
- Indians constitute the largest expatriate community in Kuwait (around 1 million).
Q7. Consider the following statements regarding Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC):
(1). It comprises of six member: Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Iran.
(2). Its headquarter is in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?
(A). 1 only
(B). 2 only
(C). Both 1 & 2
(D). Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct Answer: (B)
Explanation:
Context: Recently in the news due to the Prime Minister’s visit to Kuwait, a member of the Gulf Cooperation Council.
About Gulf Cooperation Council:
- The GCC is a council of 6 Arab states in the Gulf region, established in 1981.
- Its aim is to promote coordination, integration and inter-connection among its members.
- Statement 1 is incorrect because Iran is not its member.
Q8. Consider the following statements regarding India’s livestock sector:
(1). India’s has the world’s largest livestock population.
(2). It’s contribution to agriculture GVA is around 30%.
Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?
(A). 1 only
(B). 2 only
(C). Both 1 & 2
(D). Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct Answer: (C)
Explanation:
Context: The Parliament Standing Committee on Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, and Food Processing recently published a report on India’s livestock sector.
Key statistics of livestock sector:
India has world’s largest livestock population, approximately 53.5 crore.
From 2014-15 to 2022-23, the livestock sector contribution to agriculture GVA increased from 24.32% to 30.38%.
Key concerns raised in report:
- Low budget allocation for key institutes like Veterinary institute of India.
- There is an imbalance in feed and fodder, as India has only 5% of cultivable land under fodder production while accounting for 15% of the world’s livestock
- Only 1% of India’s livestock is insured.
Recommendations given in report:
- Need to declare livestock as a special sector.
- National Programme for Diary Development targets like Bulk Milk Collection, etc need to be fulfilled.
- Subsidy should be provided to farmers and Gaushalas to support care of stray cattle.
- Expand insurance coverage.
Q9. Consider the following statements regarding India’s Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR):
(1). India’s SPR are located at Padur, Visakhapatnam, and Mangalore.
(2). India’s strategic storage provides 90 days of coverage.
Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?
(A). 1 only
(B). 2 only
(C). Both 1 & 2
(D). Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct Answer: (A)
Explanation:
Context: The Parliament Standing Committee on Petroleum & Natural Gas recently published a report on India’s Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR).
About India’s SPR Programme:
- Phase-I of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) was completed in 2019 with a total capacity of 5.33 MMT.
- Phase-II was announced in 2021 by the government, adding a further 6.5 MMT to India’s SPR.
- Combining Phase-I and Phase-II, the reserves can provide coverage for 20.5 days.
- The commercial storage of oil companies contributes an additional 64.5 days of coverage.
- Thus, combining the ISPRL reserves and the oil companies’ reserves provides a total coverage of 85 days.
Q10. India’s first National Highway made with Bio-Bitumen has been inaugurated on
(A). NH 19 (Delhi to Kolkata)
(B). NH 48 (Delhi to Chennai)
(C). NH 53 (Gujarat to Odisha)
(D). NH 44 (Srinagar to Kanyakumari)
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Correct Answer: (D)
Explanation:
Context: India’s first National Highway made with Bio-bitumen inaugurated by Union Transport Minister in Nagpur-Mansar Bypass on NH 44.
About Bio-Bitumen
- It is a sustainable and eco-friendly alternative to traditional bitumen, derived from renewable organic materials such as agricultural residues, plant oils, or biomass.
- It reduces dependency on petroleum-based products, lowers carbon emissions, and enhances the environmental sustainability of road construction.
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