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Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams 27 Nov 2024

Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams

Q1:

Consider the following statements:

1.    The Imperial Eagle has been spotted in Pulluzhi Kole Wetlands for the first time since 2003.

2.    The Imperial Eagle breeds in southeastern Europe and migrates to parts of Africa and Asia during winter.

3.    The Imperial Eagle is listed as "Endangered" by the IUCN.

4.    The Pulluzhi Kole Wetlands are known for sightings of endangered eagle species.

How many of the above statements are correct?

A: Only 1

B: Only 2

C: Only 3

D: All four

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Answer: D

Explanation:

Statement 1: Correct. The Imperial Eagle was last spotted in Kannur in 2003, and the sighting in Pulluzhi Kole Wetlands marks the first in the region since then.

Statement 2: Correct. The Imperial Eagle breeds in southeastern Europe and central Asia and migrates to northeastern Africa, West Asia, and parts of Southeast Asia during winter.

Statement 3: Correct. The Imperial Eagle is listed as at risk of extinction by the IUCN, with conservation efforts being critical.

Statement 4: Correct. The Pulluzhi Kole Wetlands are a recognized birdwatching hub with multiple sightings of endangered eagle species, including the greater spotted eagle and Indian spotted eagle this season.

Q2:

Consider the following statements about the Sadhaya Vizha celebration:

1.    Sadhaya Vizha is held annually during Aippasi to celebrate Raja Raja Chola I's birth anniversary

2.    The event takes place at the Brihadeeswarar Temple in Thanjavur.

3.    Raja Raja Chola I expanded the Chola Empire to Sri Lanka and the Maldives.

4.    The Brihadeeswarar Temple has inscriptions detailing its construction and Raja Raja’s contributions.

How many of the above statements are correct?

A: Only 1

B: Only 2

C: Only 3

D: All four

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Answer: D

Explanation:

Statement 1: Correct. The Sadhaya Vizha is held annually during Aippasi to celebrate Raja Raja Chola I's birth anniversary.

Statement 2: Correct. The Brihadeeswarar Temple hosts the event, which includes classical dance and hymn singing.

Statement 3: Correct. Raja Raja Chola I expanded the Chola Empire to Sri Lanka and the Maldives.

Statement 4: Correct. The Brihadeeswarar Temple contains inscriptions that document its construction and Raja Raja’s contributions.

Q3:

Consider the following statements about Dinesh Bhatia:

1.    Dinesh Bhatia is a 1992 batch IFS officer appointed as India’s Ambassador to Brazil.

2.    Bhatia is currently Ambassador to Argentina.

3.    Bhatia has served as Consul General of India in Toronto and Ambassador to multiple African nations.

4.    Bhatia's book Physics for the Civil Services Preliminary Examination is publishedin 2023.

How many of the above statements are correct?

A: Only 1

B: Only 2

C: Only 3

D: All four

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Answer: C

Explanation:

Statement 1: Correct. Dinesh Bhatia, a 1992 batch IFS officer, has been appointed as India’s Ambassador to Brazil.

Statement 2: Correct. He is currently the Ambassador to Argentina and will assume his role in Brazil after his tenure in Argentina.

Statement 3: Correct. Bhatia has held significant diplomatic roles, including Consul General of India in Toronto and Ambassador to Côte d'Ivoire, Guinea, and Liberia.

Statement 4: Incorrect. Bhatia’s book Physics for the Civil Services Preliminary Examination was published in 1994, not 2023.

Q4:

Consider the following statements about the Major Atmospheric Cherenkov Experiment (MACE):

1.    MACE is the highest imaging Cherenkov telescope, located at 4.3 km above sea level.

2.    Its primary goal is to study gamma rays with energies over 20 billion eV.

3.    The telescope has a 21-meter-wide dish, the largest in Asia.

4.    MACE will explore dark matter by detecting gamma rays from galaxies and clusters.

How many of the above statements are correct?

A: Only 1

B: Only 2

C: Only 3

D: All four

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Answer: D

Explanation:

Statement 1: Correct. MACE is located at an altitude of 4.3 km in Ladakh, making it the highest imaging Cherenkov telescope.

Statement 2: Correct. The primary goal of MACE is to study high-energy gamma rays greater than 20 billion eV.

Statement 3: Correct. The telescope has a 21-meter-wide dish, the largest in Asia and the second-largest globally.

Statement 4: Correct. MACE aims to detect gamma rays from large galaxies and clusters to help study dark matter and WIMPs.

Q5:

Consider the following statements about the Supreme Court ruling on the inclusion of 'socialist' and 'secular' in the Preamble

1.    The Supreme Court upheld the inclusion of the terms ‘socialist’ and ‘secular’ in the Preamble.

2.    The Court stated that socialism in India restricts private enterprise and market-oriented policies.

3.    The inclusion of ‘secular’ means the state neither supports nor penalizes any religion.

4.    The Court ruled that the Constitution’s power to amend, including the Preamble, is unquestionable and Parliament can modify its provisions as needed.

How many of the above statements are correct?

A: Only 1

B: Only 2

C: Only 3

D: All four

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Answer: C

Explanation: