UPSC 2020: Weekly GK and Current Affairs Quiz Feb 01 - Feb 07

Which one of the following was initially the most powerful city-state of India in the 6th century BC? (CSE 1999)

Which of the following is/are correct statements?

1. The Nanda dynasty was ruling over North India at the time of Alexander’s invasion.
2. Its first ruler Dhana Nanda has been called the ‘first historical emperor of India’.

Which of the following is/are correct statements?

1. Ashoka’s name appears in all of the pillars and edicts he built.
2. Megasthenes was the Greek ambassador at Chandragupta’s court.

The Ashokan major rock edicts which tell us about the Sangam Kingdom include rock edicts: (CSE 1998)

Which of the following were the first rulers to issue gold coins in India?

Which of the following philosophies advocated the concept of Anuvrata?

Which of the following is/are correct regarding the tribal carnival “Nagoba jatara”?

1. It is observed in Telangana.
2. It is observed by the Gond tribe.

Which of the following is/are correct regarding the Mathura School of art in ancient India?

1. It was a purely indigenous art form with no foreign influences.
2. It chiefly used the spotted red sandstone material for sculptures.

Consider the following statements with respect to the Gaza Strip:

1. It is a territory on the eastern coast of the Mediterranean Sea.
2. It borders Egypt on the South-West and Israel on the East and North.

Which of the given statement/s is/are incorrect?

Which of the following is/are cited by scientists as evidence(s) for the continued expansion of the universe?

1. Detection of microwaves in space
2. Observation of the redshift phenomenon in space
3. Movement of asteroids in space
4. Occurrence of supernova explosions in space

Which of the following is/are correct statements?

1. The galactic year is the duration of time required for the Sun to orbit once around the centre of the Milky Way Galaxy.
2. The galactic year provides a conveniently usable unit for depicting cosmic and geological time periods together.

Which of the following is incorrect with respect to the planets of the Solar System?

The rotation of the earth does not cause which of the following?

In India, ‘extended producer responsibility’ was introduced as an important feature in which of the following? (CSE 2019)

Which of the following is/are correct?

1. Agricultural soils release nitrogen oxides into the environment.
2. Cattle releases ammonia into the environment.
3. The poultry industry releases reactive nitrogen compounds into the environment.

Which of the following is/are correct about the deposits of ‘methane hydrate’? (CSE 2019)

1. Global warming might trigger the release of methane gas from these deposits.
2. Large deposits of methane hydrate are found in the Arctic Tundra and under the seafloor.
3. Methane in atmosphere oxidises to carbon dioxide after a decade or two.

Which of the following is not released into the atmosphere due to the burning of crop/biomass residue?

Among the agricultural commodities imported by India, which one of the following accounts for the highest imports in terms of value in the last five years?

With respect to communication technologies, what is/are the differences between LTE and VoLTE?

1. LTE is commonly marketed as 3G and VoLTE is commonly marketed as advanced 3G.
2. LTE is data-only technology and VoLTE is voice-only technology.

Which of the following are the reasons for the occurrence of multi-drug resistance in microbial pathogens in India?

1. Genetic predisposition of some people
2. Taking incorrect doses of antibiotics to cure diseases
3. Using antibiotics in livestock farming
4. Multiple chronic diseases in some people

For the measurement/estimation of which of the following are satellite images/remote sensing data used?

1. Chlorophyll content in the vegetation of a specific location
2. Greenhouse gas emissions from rice paddies of a specific location
3. Land surface temperatures of a specific location

Which of the following is/are correct regarding the Indian Medical Council (Professional Conduct, Etiquette and Ethics) Regulations, 2002?

1. Soliciting of patients directly or indirectly by a physician is unethical.
2. A medical practitioner shall not accept individually any hospitality like hotel accommodation for self and family members under any pretext.

Which of the following is/are correct regarding ‘Star Campaigners’?

1. As star campaigners, the expenditure incurred on campaigning is exempt from being added to the expenditure account of a candidate.
2. A recognised political party can have 40 star campaigners and an unrecognised (but registered) political party can have 20.

Which of the following is/are correct about the Indian Roofed Turtle?

1. It is found only in India.
2. It can be distinguished by the distinct “roof” at the topmost part of the shell.
3. It is listed as ‘endangered’ in the IUCN Red List.

Which of the following is/are correct about the “Human Brain Project”?

1. It is largely funded by the European Union.
2. It is for advanced knowledge in the fields of neuroscience, computing, and brain-related medicine.

Which of the following is/are correct regarding the National Green Tribunal?

1. It draws inspiration from Article 48A of the Constitution.
2. It is not bound by the procedure laid down under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 but shall be guided by the principles of natural justice.

Which of the following is/are correct?

1. Article 256 obligates the States to ensure compliance with the laws made by the Parliament.
2. Failure to do so would attract provisions of Article 356.

The Tarapore Committee dealt with:

Which of the following is/are correct regarding the Hambantota Port?

1. It is located in Western Sri Lanka.
2. Sri Lanka has agreed to lease the port to China for 99 years owing to the non-payment of debt.

Which of the following national parks is unique in being a swamp with floating vegetation that supports a rich biodiversity?