24-Nov-23: UPSC Current Affairs Daily Quiz

Consider the following statements regarding Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)

1. It is an inter-governmental body of the United Nations (UN).
2. It is a body to provide policymakers with regular assessments of the science related to climate change, its impacts and future risks, and options for adaptation and mitigation.
3. It was set up in 1978 by United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and World-Wide Fund for Nature (WWF).

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

Following are some countries/unions along with years by which they have committed to achieve Net Zero Emissions (NZE):

1. Germany- 2050
2. USA- 2050
3. European Union- 2050
4. China- 2060
5. India- 2070

How many of the above pairs are correct?

In the context of Indian history, who was Paranjothi, also known as Siruthondar?

1. General of Pallava army
2. Chalukyan king
3. Shaivite saint
4. Buddhist monk

Select the most correct option using the code given below:

Rothera Research Station on Adelaide Island, is located in which region?

Consider the following statements regarding China-Myanmar Economic Corridor (CMEC):

1. It is the latest project out of the 6 land corridors proposed under the China-led Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).
2. It proposes to connect Shanghai with Rakhine province of Myanmar.
3. It will provide China with an alternative to the Strait of Malacca for trade and energy transport and a shorter, more secure route to the Middle East and Africa.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding ‘International Tropical Timber Organisation (ITTO)’

1. It is an intergovernmental organisation promoting the sustainable management and conservation of tropical forests.
2. All projects that are undertaken by ITTO are funded by voluntary contributions from governments.
3. The headquarter of ITTO is in Nairobi, Kenya.

How many of the above-mentioned statements are correct?

Recently, ‘Nidirana noadihing’ was in the news. It is a species of

Recently, ‘RISE’ initiative was launched. It is associated with which one of the following fields?

Which one of the following best describes ‘Southern Annular Mode (SAM)’

Consider the following statements

1. It is a major inter-state east-flowing river amongst the peninsular rivers in India.
2. The river is known as Dhamra in its lower reaches.
3. It is formed by the confluence of the Sankh and South Koel rivers near the major industrial town of Rourkela in Odisha.
4. It is one of the few rivers that cut across the Eastern Ghats and has formed a minor gorge at Rengali in Odisha, where a dam has been built.

The above-mentioned statements describe which one of the following rivers?