UPSC Current Affairs Quiz: January 15, 2025
January 15, 2025 January 15, 2025
1. In the light of tectonic activity, consider the following statements:
- The Pacific Plate is the largest tectonic plate on Earth.
- Subduction zones are where tectonic plates move apart.
- Mount St. Helens is an example of a volcano located in the Ring of Fire.
How many of the above statements are correct?
[A] Only one
[B] Only two
[C] All three
[D] None
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Correct Answer: A [Only one]
Notes:- The Pacific Plate is the largest tectonic plate on Earth: This is correct. It covers about 63 million square miles and is larger than all the continents combined.
- Subduction zones are where tectonic plates move apart: This is incorrect. Subduction zones occur where one plate moves under another, not where they move apart.
- Mount St. Helens is an example of a volcano located in the Ring of Fire: This is correct. It erupted in 1980 and is part of the Cascade Range, a volcanic arc in the Pacific Northwest.
Thus, only one of the statements is correct.
2. Regarding bacterial infections in children, consider the following statements:
- Scarlet fever is caused by group A Streptococcus and can lead to rheumatic fever if untreated.
- Cholera is caused by Vibrio cholerae and is primarily spread through contaminated water.
- Whooping cough is caused by Bordetella pertussis and is characterized by severe coughing fits.
How many of the above statements are correct?
[A] Only one
[B] Only two
[C] All three
[D] None
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Correct Answer: C [All three]
Notes:- Scarlet fever is caused by group A Streptococcus and can lead to rheumatic fever if untreated: This is correct. Untreated scarlet fever can lead to serious complications, including rheumatic fever, which can affect the heart.
- Cholera is caused by Vibrio cholerae and is primarily spread through contaminated water: This is correct. Cholera outbreaks are often linked to inadequate water treatment and poor sanitation.
- Whooping cough is caused by Bordetella pertussis and is characterized by severe coughing fits: This is correct. Whooping cough can be particularly dangerous for infants and is preventable through vaccination.
Thus, all three statements are correct. The correct answer is (c) All three.
3. Consider the following pairs:
| Bima Sugam | One-stop digital platform for insurance |
| Bima Vistaar | Rural focused composite insurance product |
| Bima Vahaak | Women-centric agents’ force |
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
[A] Only one pair
[B] Only two pairs
[C] All three pairs
[D] None of the pairs
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Correct Answer: C [All three pairs]
Notes:- Bima Sugam: It is indeed designed as a one-stop digital platform for buying, selling, and servicing insurance policies, making this pair correct.
- Bima Vistaar: This product is specifically aimed at rural markets, focusing on providing composite insurance solutions, thus this pair is correct.
- Bima Vahaak: This initiative is centered around empowering women to become agents, promoting gender inclusivity in the insurance sector, making this pair correct.
Thus, all three pairs are correctly matched.
4. Regarding ocean phenomena, consider the following statements:
- El Niño is characterized by the warming of ocean surface temperatures in the central and eastern tropical Pacific.
- La Niña typically results in cooler ocean temperatures in the same region.
- The Gulf Stream is a warm ocean current that originates in the Gulf of Mexico and flows into the Atlantic Ocean.
- The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is a large area of marine debris concentration located in the North Pacific Ocean.
How many of the above statements are correct?
[A] Only one
[B] Only two
[C] All four
[D] None
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Correct Answer: C [All four]
Notes:- El Niño is characterized by the warming of ocean surface temperatures in the central and eastern tropical Pacific: This is correct. It influences global weather patterns.
- La Niña typically results in cooler ocean temperatures in the same region: This is correct. It often leads to opposite weather effects compared to El Niño.
- The Gulf Stream is a warm ocean current that originates in the Gulf of Mexico and flows into the Atlantic Ocean: This is correct. It plays a crucial role in regulating climate in Western Europe.
- The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is a large area of marine debris concentration located in the North Pacific Ocean: This is correct. It consists of plastic and other waste, impacting marine life.
Thus, all statements are correct.
5. In the context of international border management, consider the following statements:
- The Durand Line marks the border between Afghanistan and Pakistan.
- The McMahon Line is accepted by India but disputed by China.
- The Hindenburg Line was Germany’s defense line in World War I.
- The 38th Parallel forms part of the US-Canada border.
How many of the above statements are correct?
[A] Only one
[B] Only two
[C] Only three
[D] All four
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Correct Answer: C [Only three]
Notes:- The Durand Line is the international border between Afghanistan and Pakistan: This is correct; it was drawn in 1893 and remains a contentious issue.
- The McMahon Line is recognized by India but not by China as the boundary between them: This is correct; it is a major point of dispute in Sino-Indian relations.
- The Hindenburg Line was a German defensive line during World War I: This is correct; it was established in 1917 as a fortified position.
- The 38th Parallel serves as part of the border between the United States and Canada: This is incorrect. The 49th Parallel serves as part of the border between the United States and Canada. It was established in the Oregon Treaty of 1846.
Thus, only three statements are correct.
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