Daily Current Affairs Quiz With Answers : 16 Oct 2024

Ques:1

A bone ossification test is primarily used for …

Measuring the mineral density of bones. Identifying the genetic mutations in bone structure. Detecting pathogens and infections in bones. Determining age of a person by examining the development of bones.

Ques:2

What is Terminal High Altitude Area Defence (THAAD), recently seen in the news?

An Israeli radar system India’s indigenous anti-missile programme An American anti-missile system A defence collaboration between Japan and South Korea

Ques:3

Which one of the following best describes the term greenwashing?

Conveying a false impression that a company’s products are eco-friendly and environmentally sound. Non-inclusion of ecological/environmental costs in the Annual Financial Statements of a country. Ignoring the disastrous ecological consequences while undertaking infrastructure development. Making mandatory provisions for environmental costs in a government project/programme.

Ques:4

Consider the following statements regarding MQ-9B Predator Drones:

These are High Altitude Long Endurance (HALE) Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS).

India has signed a multi-billion-dollar deal with Israel for the procurement of predator drones.

These drones will enhance the intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities of the armed forces.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Ques:5

Which of the countries were the founding members of Shanghai-Five?

Kazakhstan

Turkmenistan

Russia

Kyrgyzstan

Uzbekistan

Select the correct code:

Ques:6

Consider the following statements:

Statement 1: The area sown under coarse cereals such as millets has dropped by 10 million hectares since the 1950s.

Statement 2: The push for high-yielding crops has led to the decline of resilient and nutritious crops.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Both statement 1 and Statement 2 are correct and statement 2 explains statement 1 Both statement 1 and Statement 2 are correct and statement 2 does not explains statement 1 Statement 1 is correct, but Statement 2 is incorrect Statement 2 is correct, but Statement 1 is incorrect

Ques:7

What physiological mechanism often triggers vomiting during travel?

Ques:8

What does the Global Health Index (GHI) primarily measure?

Ques:9

Consider the following organizations that are collaborating with the Government of India for World Food Day 2024:

World Health Organization (WHO)

Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)

International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)

World Bank

How many of the above is/are correct?

Ques:10

Consider the following with reference to ‘The Right to Food’:

The Right to Food primarily guarantee subsidized agricultural products.

Universal Declaration of Human Rights international document recognizes the Right to Food.

Ownership of food production facilities is an important component of the Right to Food.

How many of the above is/are correct?

16-Oct-24: UPSC Current Affairs Daily Quiz With Answers