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Daily-mcqs 31 Jan 2024

Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams 31 Jan 2024

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Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams

Q1:

Consider the following statements regarding Snow Leopard:

  1.  According to latest survey Ladakh has highest number of Snow Leopards in India.
  2. It is listed as Vulnerable in the IUCN Red List.
  3. The range of snow leopard extends from Himalayas to Mongolia and Russia.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

A: Only one

B: Only two

C: All three

D: None

Answer: C

Explanation:


The population estimates for snow leopards in various states are derived from meticulous data analysis, revealing the distribution across Ladakh (477), Uttarakhand (124), Himachal Pradesh (51), Arunachal Pradesh (36), Sikkim (21), and Jammu and Kashmir (9). Hence statement 1 is correct.


Classified as "Vulnerable" by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and listed under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, in India, the species faces conservation challenges that necessitate attention and protective measures. Hence statement 2 is correct.


The snow leopard's habitat extends beyond India, covering the mountainous terrains of 12 countries in Asia. These countries include Afghanistan, Bhutan, China, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Mongolia, Nepal, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. Hence statement 3 is correct.



Q2:

Consider the following statements regarding Economic Survey:

  1. It is prepared by the Economics Division of the Department of Financial Affairs.
  2. The survey reviews the developments in the Indian economy over the upcoming 12 months.
  3.  It was separated from the budget in 1964.

 

How many of the statements given above are correct?

A: Only one

B: Only two

C: All three

D: None

Answer: A

Explanation:


The Economic Survey of India, an annual report by the Ministry of Finance, is traditionally presented in Parliament a day before the Union Budget. Guided by the Chief Economic Advisor, it is prepared by the Economics Division of the Department of Economic Affairs. Hence statement 1 is incorrect.


The survey comprehensively reviews the Indian economy's developments over the past year, providing insights into GDP, inflation, employment, and trade. Hence statement 2 is incorrect.


 Its inception dates back to 1950-51, and while initially presented with the Union Budget until 1964, it has been delinked from the Budget since then. Hence statement 3 is correct.



Q3:

Consider the following statements about Carbon Markets:

  1. Carbon markets operate as financial systems facilitating the buying and selling of carbon credits.
  2. The inception of the first international carbon market dates back to 1997, established under the United Nations' Kyoto Protocol on Climate Change.

 

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A: Only 1

B: Only 2

C: Both 1 and 2

D: Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C

Explanation:


Carbon markets serve as financial systems designed for the exchange of carbon credits. These markets play a crucial role in assigning a monetary value to carbon emissions, creating an incentive for entities to reduce emissions by incurring a cost for their pollution. The two primary types of carbon markets include the Compliance Market, governed by government regulations, and the Voluntary Market, where organizations voluntarily offset their emissions. Hence statement 1 is correct.




The inception of the first international carbon market traces back to 1997, initiated under the United Nations' Kyoto Protocol on Climate Change.  Hence statement 2 is correct.



Q4:

C-bot, recently seen in news, is a:

A: Content generation bot on telegram

B: Autonomous underwater vehicle

C: Coding software for learners under ATL

D: Research tool for gene editing

Answer: B

Explanation:


C-Bot, or Coral Autonomous Underwater Vehicle, is a state-of-the-art robot designed for prolonged monitoring of coral reefs. With enhanced surveillance capabilities, it can explore depths of up to 200 meters in the Indian Ocean. Its mission includes supporting the Navy in bathymetry studies for mapping navigation channels and exploring hydrothermal vents.  Hence option (b) is correct.



Q5:

Consider the following:

  1. Growth and development
  2. Inclusion 
  3.  Intergenerational equity and sustainability.

Which of the above are pillars of Inclusive Development Index?

A: Only 1

B: Only 1 and 2

C: Only 2 and 3

D: 1, 2, and 3

Answer: D

Explanation:


The Inclusive Development Index (IDI), introduced by the World Economic Forum System Initiative on Shaping the Future of Economic Progress in 2017, is an annual economic index. It assesses countries' economic performance across three pillars: growth and development, inclusion, and intergenerational equity and sustainability. The goal of this initiative is to foster sustained and inclusive economic progress through enhanced public-private cooperation, thought leadership, analysis, and strategic dialogue, as well as encouraging social impact through corporate action. Hence option (d) is correct.