Current Affairs Quiz 23 September 2023
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Current Affairs Quiz 23 September 2023 for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
Kabini, Bhavani, Noyil and Amaravati are tributaries of
CorrectAns. C
The Kaveri is also one of the seven holy rivers of India. The Kaveri basin is estimated to be 81,155 square kilometres (31,334 sq mi) with many tributaries including Harangi, Hemavati, Kabini, Bhavani, Lakshmana Tirtha, Noyyal and Arkavati.IncorrectAns. C
The Kaveri is also one of the seven holy rivers of India. The Kaveri basin is estimated to be 81,155 square kilometres (31,334 sq mi) with many tributaries including Harangi, Hemavati, Kabini, Bhavani, Lakshmana Tirtha, Noyyal and Arkavati. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
With reference to Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. AIIB aims to improve economic and social development in Asia by investing in high-quality, financially viable and environmentally friendly infrastructure projects.
2. Only Asian Countries can become the members of AIIB.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.CorrectAns: (A)
About Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)
• The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is an international financial institution proposed by China. The purpose of the multilateral development bank is to provide finance to infrastructure projects in the Asia-Pacific region.
• It is headquartered in Beijing and commenced operations in 2016.
• By investing in sustainable infrastructure and other productive sectors today, it aims to connect people, services and markets that over time will impact the lives of billions and build a better future.
• Membership in the AIIB is open to all members of the World Bank or the Asian Development Bank and is divided into regional and non-regional members.
• Regional members are those located within areas classified as Asia and Oceania by the United Nations.IncorrectAns: (A)
About Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)
• The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is an international financial institution proposed by China. The purpose of the multilateral development bank is to provide finance to infrastructure projects in the Asia-Pacific region.
• It is headquartered in Beijing and commenced operations in 2016.
• By investing in sustainable infrastructure and other productive sectors today, it aims to connect people, services and markets that over time will impact the lives of billions and build a better future.
• Membership in the AIIB is open to all members of the World Bank or the Asian Development Bank and is divided into regional and non-regional members.
• Regional members are those located within areas classified as Asia and Oceania by the United Nations. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
With reference to Adi Sankaracharya, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. He was responsible for reviving Hinduism in India to a great extent when Buddhism was gaining popularity.
2. He propounded the Doctrine of dvaita (Monism).Select the correct answer using the code given below.
CorrectAnswer: A
About Adi Sankaracharya:
• He was born in Kaladi, Kerala in 788 CE.
• He propounded the Doctrine of Advaita (Monism).
• He wrote many commentaries on the Vedic canon (Upanishads, Brahma Sutras and Bhagavad Gita) in Sanskrit.
• His major work is Brahmasutrabhasya (Bhashya or commentary on the Brahma Sutra).
• He travelled the length and breadth of India spreading Advaita Vedanta.
• He was responsible for reviving Hinduism in India to a great extent when Buddhism was gaining popularity.
• He was a devotee of Shiva.
• He criticised the Mimamsa School of philosophy and explained a major point of deviance between Hinduism and Buddhism. While Buddhism asserts that there is ‘no Soul, no Self’; Hinduism, according to Adi Shankara, says that ‘Atman (Soul, Self) exists’.
• Shankaracharya established four Mathas in the four corners of India and the tradition continues to this day.
He preached renunciation and adoption of the knowledge path to realise Brahman.IncorrectAnswer: A
About Adi Sankaracharya:
• He was born in Kaladi, Kerala in 788 CE.
• He propounded the Doctrine of Advaita (Monism).
• He wrote many commentaries on the Vedic canon (Upanishads, Brahma Sutras and Bhagavad Gita) in Sanskrit.
• His major work is Brahmasutrabhasya (Bhashya or commentary on the Brahma Sutra).
• He travelled the length and breadth of India spreading Advaita Vedanta.
• He was responsible for reviving Hinduism in India to a great extent when Buddhism was gaining popularity.
• He was a devotee of Shiva.
• He criticised the Mimamsa School of philosophy and explained a major point of deviance between Hinduism and Buddhism. While Buddhism asserts that there is ‘no Soul, no Self’; Hinduism, according to Adi Shankara, says that ‘Atman (Soul, Self) exists’.
• Shankaracharya established four Mathas in the four corners of India and the tradition continues to this day.
He preached renunciation and adoption of the knowledge path to realise Brahman. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which of the following statements about Green Hydrogen are correct?
1. The technology for green hydrogen is based on the generation of hydrogen through pyrolysis.
2. It is a universal, light and low reactive fuel.
3. Using this method, electrical current is used to separate the hydrogen from the oxygen in the water.
Select the correct answer using the code below.CorrectAns;- d) Only 3
About Green Hydrogen
• The technology for green hydrogen is based on the generation of hydrogen through electrolysis. It is a universal, light and highly reactive fuel. Using this method, electrical current is used to separate the hydrogen from the oxygen in the water. In case the electricity is produced through renewable sources of energy, the hydrogen would be green hydrogen.
• Hydrogen is the most abundant element on earth. Also, the global demand for hydrogen as a fuel has become thrice of what it was in 1975. It is also the only source of energy that only emits water vapour and leaves no residue in the air.
• Hydrogen has been used to fuel cars, airships and spaceships since the beginning of the 19th century.IncorrectAns;- d) Only 3
About Green Hydrogen
• The technology for green hydrogen is based on the generation of hydrogen through electrolysis. It is a universal, light and highly reactive fuel. Using this method, electrical current is used to separate the hydrogen from the oxygen in the water. In case the electricity is produced through renewable sources of energy, the hydrogen would be green hydrogen.
• Hydrogen is the most abundant element on earth. Also, the global demand for hydrogen as a fuel has become thrice of what it was in 1975. It is also the only source of energy that only emits water vapour and leaves no residue in the air.
• Hydrogen has been used to fuel cars, airships and spaceships since the beginning of the 19th century. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
What is common among: Caymon Island, Cyprus, Briitish Vergin Island, Bermuda, Panama, and Mauritius?
CorrectAns. C
Explanation:
Tax havens are the global black holes designed specifically to hide
the wealth of the rich and powerful of the world through tax
avoidance (which is legal), tax evasion (which is illegal) and escape
legal accountability by ensuring secrecy in their operations. They
have very low tax.IncorrectAns. C
Explanation:
Tax havens are the global black holes designed specifically to hide
the wealth of the rich and powerful of the world through tax
avoidance (which is legal), tax evasion (which is illegal) and escape
legal accountability by ensuring secrecy in their operations. They
have very low tax.
