28 Oct 2023 Current Affairs Quiz

Ques:1

In marketing, “dark patterns” refer to —

a) Phases of depression in business cycle b) Nudging consumers to buy goods or services they did not intend to buy c) Forcing consumers to share their financial data like credit/debit card details d) Sellers or service providers promising one type of goods or service while delivering another one

Ques:2

The ‘Cool Coalition’, a global pledge to reduce cooling-related emissions launched at the COP28 climate summit, is led by which organisation/ group/ initiative ?

a) United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) b) Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) c) Under 2 Coalition d) United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

Ques:3

Haemoglobin is made by—

Red blood cells (RBCs)

White blood cells (WBCs)

Chondrocytes

Select the correct option from the code given below:

Ques:4

Consider the following statements regarding Thallium:

It is an odourless, tasteless chemical used in science laboratories and chemical industries.

It is mostly harmless to humans.

It can be used as pesticides and insecticides.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

Ques:5

In space research, “ejecta halo” refers to—

aA bright spot of light created by dust kicked up during landing or launching of space vehicles on the surface of celestial bodies. B. The optical illusion created by the launch of a rocket moving above the speed of escape velocity, at the time of sunset or sunrise. C. An optical phenomenon created during lunar eclipse. D. Light circles created by solar eclipse.

Ques:6

Which article of the Indian constitution mentions “India, that is, Bharat”?

Ques:7

Consider the following statements regarding ‘Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations (VCDR)’

The Convention was signed in 1961 and currently has 193 parties to it.

India signed the treaty in 1965, but has not ratified it till now.

Recently, Canada has requested India to ratify VCDR.

**Which of the statements mentioned above are not correct?**

Ques:8

Consider the following statements regarding ‘Summit of Three Basins’

The summit is held recently in Nairobi, Kenya.

The three basins of the summit are Congo Basin, Amazon Basin and Zaire Basin.

These 3 global ecosystems account for 80% of the world's tropical forests and 2/3 of the earth's biodiversity.

Which of the statements mentioned above are not correct?

Ques:9

Weddell sea, Amundsen Sea, and Ross Sea are associated with which one of following ocean-

Ques:10

‘International Migration Outlook’ is released by which one of the following organisation/institutes?

a) International Organisation for Migration b) Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) c) World Bank Group d) World Economic Forum (WEF)

Ques:11

Consider the following statements regarding Asian Development Bank (ADB)

It was established in 1966.

It has 68 members till now.

India is not one of the top five largest shareholder of the ADB.

Which of the statements mentioned above are correct?