Current Affairs Quiz 10 November 2023
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Current Affairs Quiz 10 November 2023 for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the Standard Time Zones and choose not correct one?
CorrectAns;- b) Every country has only one Standard Meridian Time.
IncorrectAns;- b) Every country has only one Standard Meridian Time.
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2. Question
The walls of the central small shrine are devoid of carving and are left plain as the temple faces the east and, every year, at the time of the equinoxes, the sun shines directly into this central shrine. The above description best describes which of the following temples?
CorrectAns;- c) Sun temple, Modhera
IncorrectAns;- c) Sun temple, Modhera
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3. Question
Consider the following communication technologies:
1. Closed-circuit Television
2. Radio Frequency Identification
3. Wireless Local Area Network
Which of the above are considered Short-Range devices/technologies?CorrectAns: (d)
IncorrectAns: (d)
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4. Question
With reference to the Adopt a Heritage Scheme, consider the following statements:
1. It has been launched by Ministry of Tourism in collaboration with the Archaeological Survey of India.
2. Under this both private and public sectors entities are invited to adopt the heritage sites.
3. Activities taken up by the entities would be counted as a Corporate Social Responsibility initiative.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: D
All the statements are correctIncorrectAnswer: D
All the statements are correct - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the statements regarding United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
1. The United Nations Environment Programme, or UNEP, was created as a result of Stockholm Conference, 1972.
2. It sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the sustainable development within the United Nations system, and serves as an authoritative advocate for global environment protection.Choose the correct statement/s from the codes below.
CorrectAnswer: C
About United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
• The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is a leading global environmental authority established in 1972 and Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya.
• It sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the sustainable development within the United Nations system, and serves as an authoritative advocate for global environment protection.Functions of UNEP
• It promotes environmental science and related information.
• It finances and implements developmental projects related to the environment.
• It engages with national governments, NGOs, etc. in relation to environmental policy and implementation.
• The UNEP also formulates treaties and guidelines in the domain of international trade in harmful chemicals, international waterways pollution and transboundary pollution of air.
• It also awards and honours individuals as well as institutions that do stellar work in this field.
• The UNEP engages in developing global conventions on the environment and related issues. It hosts the secretariats of various conventions such as the Minamata Convention, CITES, Montreal Protocol etc.The UNEP Publishes:
• Emission Gap Report,
• Global Environment Outlook,
• Frontiers,
• Invest into Healthy Planet.IncorrectAnswer: C
About United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
• The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is a leading global environmental authority established in 1972 and Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya.
• It sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the sustainable development within the United Nations system, and serves as an authoritative advocate for global environment protection.Functions of UNEP
• It promotes environmental science and related information.
• It finances and implements developmental projects related to the environment.
• It engages with national governments, NGOs, etc. in relation to environmental policy and implementation.
• The UNEP also formulates treaties and guidelines in the domain of international trade in harmful chemicals, international waterways pollution and transboundary pollution of air.
• It also awards and honours individuals as well as institutions that do stellar work in this field.
• The UNEP engages in developing global conventions on the environment and related issues. It hosts the secretariats of various conventions such as the Minamata Convention, CITES, Montreal Protocol etc.The UNEP Publishes:
• Emission Gap Report,
• Global Environment Outlook,
• Frontiers,
• Invest into Healthy Planet.