{"id":16453,"date":"2023-11-18T04:57:58","date_gmt":"2023-11-18T04:57:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=16453"},"modified":"2023-11-18T04:58:02","modified_gmt":"2023-11-18T04:58:02","slug":"upsc-weekly-current-affairs-quiz-18th-november-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-weekly-current-affairs-quiz-18th-november-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC Weekly Current Affairs Quiz &#8211; 18th November 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-essay?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Banner&amp;utm_campaign=Essay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42412\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10.png 1280w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10-1170x274.png 1170w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10-585x137.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-essay?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Link&amp;utm_campaign=Essay\">UPSC Essay Course<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Welcome to this week&#8217;s current affairs quiz, where we&#8217;ll test your knowledge of the latest and most significant events happening around the world. In a rapidly changing global landscape, staying informed is essential. This quiz aims to challenge your understanding of the key developments in politics, science, technology, culture, and more. So, whether you&#8217;re a news enthusiast or just looking to keep up with the world&#8217;s happenings, join us as we delve into the headlines of the week and put your current affairs expertise to the test. Let&#8217;s get started!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e35fc3b4edd\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e35fc3b4edd\"  \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-weekly-current-affairs-quiz-18th-november-2023\/#Q_1_Consider_the_following_statements\" title=\"Q 1. Consider the following statements&nbsp;&nbsp;\">Q 1. Consider the following statements&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-weekly-current-affairs-quiz-18th-november-2023\/#Bahrain\" title=\"Bahrain&nbsp;\">Bahrain&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-weekly-current-affairs-quiz-18th-november-2023\/#About_Bahrain\" title=\"About Bahrain&nbsp;\">About Bahrain&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-weekly-current-affairs-quiz-18th-november-2023\/#Q_2_Consider_the_following_statements_about_White_Hydrogen\" title=\"Q 2. Consider the following statements about White Hydrogen?&nbsp;\">Q 2. Consider the following statements about White Hydrogen?&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-weekly-current-affairs-quiz-18th-november-2023\/#White_Hydrogen\" title=\"White Hydrogen&nbsp;\">White Hydrogen&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-weekly-current-affairs-quiz-18th-november-2023\/#About_White_Hydrogen\" title=\"About White Hydrogen&nbsp;\">About White Hydrogen&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-weekly-current-affairs-quiz-18th-november-2023\/#Q_3_Consider_the_following_statements\" title=\"Q 3. Consider the following statements&nbsp;&nbsp;\">Q 3. Consider the following statements&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-weekly-current-affairs-quiz-18th-november-2023\/#Hunger_Hotspot_Report\" title=\"Hunger Hotspot Report&nbsp;\">Hunger Hotspot Report&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-weekly-current-affairs-quiz-18th-november-2023\/#Key_highlights_of_the_report\" title=\"Key highlights of the report&nbsp;\">Key highlights of the report&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-weekly-current-affairs-quiz-18th-november-2023\/#India_has_implemented_various_initiatives_to_ensure_food_security%E2%80%AF\" title=\"India has implemented various initiatives to ensure food security\u202f&nbsp;\">India has implemented various initiatives to ensure food security\u202f&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-weekly-current-affairs-quiz-18th-november-2023\/#Q_4_Consider_the_following_statements\" title=\"Q 4. Consider the following statements:&nbsp;\">Q 4. Consider the following statements:&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-weekly-current-affairs-quiz-18th-november-2023\/#Kawah_Ijen_Crater_Lake\" title=\"Kawah Ijen Crater Lake&nbsp;\">Kawah Ijen Crater Lake&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-weekly-current-affairs-quiz-18th-november-2023\/#Q_5_%E2%80%AFIn_India_under_cyber_insurance_for_individuals_which_of_the_following_benefits_are_generally_covered_in_addition_to_payment_for_the_loss_of_funds_and_other_benefits%E2%80%AF\" title=\"Q 5. \u202fIn India, under cyber insurance for individuals, which of the following benefits are generally covered, in addition to payment for the loss of funds and other benefits?\u202f&nbsp;\">Q 5. \u202fIn India, under cyber insurance for individuals, which of the following benefits are generally covered, in addition to payment for the loss of funds and other benefits?\u202f&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-weekly-current-affairs-quiz-18th-november-2023\/#Q_6_Consider_the_following_statements\" title=\"Q 6. Consider the following statements:&nbsp;\">Q 6. Consider the following statements:&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-weekly-current-affairs-quiz-18th-november-2023\/#About_Indias_Deep_Ocean_Mission\" title=\"About India\u2019s Deep Ocean Mission&nbsp;\">About India\u2019s Deep Ocean Mission&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-weekly-current-affairs-quiz-18th-november-2023\/#Q_7_Consider_the_following_statements\" title=\"Q 7. Consider the following statements:&nbsp;\">Q 7. Consider the following statements:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-weekly-current-affairs-quiz-18th-november-2023\/#Q_8_Consider_the_following_statements\" title=\"Q 8. Consider the following statements:&nbsp;\">Q 8. Consider the following statements:&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-weekly-current-affairs-quiz-18th-november-2023\/#Importance_of_Haemoglobin_in_Chondrocytes\" title=\"Importance of Haemoglobin in Chondrocytes&nbsp;\">Importance of Haemoglobin in Chondrocytes&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-weekly-current-affairs-quiz-18th-november-2023\/#Q_9_Project_Kusha_was_recently_mentioned_in_the_news_it_is_related_to\" title=\"Q 9. Project Kusha was recently mentioned in the news, it is related to:&nbsp;\">Q 9. Project Kusha was recently mentioned in the news, it is related to:&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-weekly-current-affairs-quiz-18th-november-2023\/#%E2%80%AFProject_Kusha\" title=\"\u202fProject Kusha&nbsp;\">\u202fProject Kusha&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-weekly-current-affairs-quiz-18th-november-2023\/#Q_10_Consider_the_following_Gases\" title=\"Q 10. Consider the following Gases:&nbsp;\">Q 10. Consider the following Gases:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-weekly-current-affairs-quiz-18th-november-2023\/#Q_11_Consider_the_following_statements\" title=\"Q 11. Consider the following statements&nbsp;&nbsp;\">Q 11. Consider the following statements&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-weekly-current-affairs-quiz-18th-november-2023\/#About_Galapagos_Island\" title=\"About Galapagos Island&nbsp;\">About Galapagos Island&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-weekly-current-affairs-quiz-18th-november-2023\/#Q_12_Consider_the_following_statements\" title=\"Q 12. Consider the following statements:&nbsp;\">Q 12. Consider the following statements:&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-weekly-current-affairs-quiz-18th-november-2023\/#About_Formaldehyde\" title=\"About Formaldehyde&nbsp;\">About Formaldehyde&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-weekly-current-affairs-quiz-18th-november-2023\/#Q_13_Consider_the_following_statements\" title=\"Q 13. Consider the following statements&nbsp;&nbsp;\">Q 13. Consider the following statements&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-weekly-current-affairs-quiz-18th-november-2023\/#Sterling_Engine\" title=\"Sterling Engine&nbsp;\">Sterling Engine&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-weekly-current-affairs-quiz-18th-november-2023\/#Q_14_Which_of_the_following_scheme_is_not_related_to_Fisheries_Production\" title=\"Q 14. Which of the following scheme is not related to Fisheries Production?&nbsp;\">Q 14. Which of the following scheme is not related to Fisheries Production?&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-weekly-current-affairs-quiz-18th-november-2023\/#Government_Initiatives\" title=\"Government Initiatives&nbsp;\">Government Initiatives&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-weekly-current-affairs-quiz-18th-november-2023\/#Q_15_In_the_Constitution_of_India_promotion_of_international_peace_and_security_is_included_in_the%E2%80%AF\" title=\"Q 15. In the Constitution of India, promotion of international peace and security is included in the\u202f&nbsp;\">Q 15. In the Constitution of India, promotion of international peace and security is included in the\u202f&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-weekly-current-affairs-quiz-18th-november-2023\/#Q_16_Consider_the_following_Instruments\" title=\"Q 16. Consider the following Instruments:&nbsp;\">Q 16. Consider the following Instruments:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-weekly-current-affairs-quiz-18th-november-2023\/#Q_17_Consider_the_following_statements\" title=\"Q 17. Consider the following statements&nbsp;&nbsp;\">Q 17. Consider the following statements&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-weekly-current-affairs-quiz-18th-november-2023\/#Zika_Virus\" title=\"Zika Virus&nbsp;\">Zika Virus&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-weekly-current-affairs-quiz-18th-november-2023\/#Q_18_Consider_the_following_statements\" title=\"Q 18. Consider the following statements:&nbsp;\">Q 18. Consider the following statements:&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-weekly-current-affairs-quiz-18th-november-2023\/#Kamakhya_Temple\" title=\"Kamakhya Temple&nbsp;\">Kamakhya Temple&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-weekly-current-affairs-quiz-18th-november-2023\/#Q_19_Consider_the_following_statements_about_Minamata_Convention\" title=\"Q 19. Consider the following statements about Minamata Convention:&nbsp;\">Q 19. Consider the following statements about Minamata Convention:&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-weekly-current-affairs-quiz-18th-november-2023\/#Minamata_Convention_and_its_objectives\" title=\"Minamata Convention and its objectives&nbsp;\">Minamata Convention and its objectives&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-weekly-current-affairs-quiz-18th-november-2023\/#Q_20_Consider_the_following\" title=\"Q 20. Consider the following:&nbsp;\">Q 20. Consider the following:&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-39\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-weekly-current-affairs-quiz-18th-november-2023\/#Applications_of_Deepfakes\" title=\"Applications of Deepfakes:&nbsp;\">Applications of Deepfakes:&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-40\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-weekly-current-affairs-quiz-18th-november-2023\/#Film_Dubbing\" title=\"Film Dubbing\u00a0\">Film Dubbing\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-41\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-weekly-current-affairs-quiz-18th-november-2023\/#Education\" title=\"Education\u00a0\">Education\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-42\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-weekly-current-affairs-quiz-18th-november-2023\/#Art\" title=\"Art\u00a0\">Art\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-43\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-weekly-current-affairs-quiz-18th-november-2023\/#Autonomy_and_Expression\" title=\"Autonomy and Expression\u00a0\">Autonomy and Expression\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-44\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-weekly-current-affairs-quiz-18th-november-2023\/#Amplification_of_Message_and_its_Reach\" title=\"Amplification of Message and its Reach\u00a0\">Amplification of Message and its Reach\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-45\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-weekly-current-affairs-quiz-18th-november-2023\/#Digital_Reconstruction_and_Public_Safety\" title=\"Digital Reconstruction and Public Safety\u00a0\">Digital Reconstruction and Public Safety\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-46\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-weekly-current-affairs-quiz-18th-november-2023\/#Innovation\" title=\"Innovation\u00a0\">Innovation\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-47\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-weekly-current-affairs-quiz-18th-november-2023\/#FAQs_on_Weekly_Current_Affairs\" title=\"FAQs on Weekly Current Affairs\">FAQs on Weekly Current Affairs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-48\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-weekly-current-affairs-quiz-18th-november-2023\/#Q_What_are_weekly_current_affairs_and_why_are_they_important\" title=\"Q: What are weekly current affairs, and why are they important?\">Q: What are weekly current affairs, and why are they important?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-49\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-weekly-current-affairs-quiz-18th-november-2023\/#Q_How_can_I_stay_updated_with_weekly_current_affairs\" title=\"Q: How can I stay updated with weekly current affairs?\">Q: How can I stay updated with weekly current affairs?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-50\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-weekly-current-affairs-quiz-18th-november-2023\/#Q_What_types_of_topics_are_typically_covered_in_weekly_current_affairs\" title=\"Q: What types of topics are typically covered in weekly current affairs?\">Q: What types of topics are typically covered in weekly current affairs?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-51\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-weekly-current-affairs-quiz-18th-november-2023\/#Q_Are_there_any_recommended_sources_for_reliable_weekly_current_affairs_updates\" title=\"Q: Are there any recommended sources for reliable weekly current affairs updates?\">Q: Are there any recommended sources for reliable weekly current affairs updates?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-52\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-weekly-current-affairs-quiz-18th-november-2023\/#Q_How_can_I_use_weekly_current_affairs_to_enhance_my_knowledge_and_engage_in_meaningful_discussions\" title=\"Q: How can I use weekly current affairs to enhance my knowledge and engage in meaningful discussions?\">Q: How can I use weekly current affairs to enhance my knowledge and engage in meaningful discussions?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-53\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-weekly-current-affairs-quiz-18th-november-2023\/#In_case_you_still_have_your_doubts_contact_us_on_9811333901\" title=\"In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;\">In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-54\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-weekly-current-affairs-quiz-18th-november-2023\/#Visit_our_YouTube_Channel_%E2%80%93_here\" title=\"Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here\">Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_1_Consider_the_following_statements\"><\/span><strong>Q 1. Consider the following statements&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Statement-I: <\/strong>Bahrain is an island country in West Asia.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Statement-II: <\/strong>Bahrain is situated between Qatar and the northeastern coast of Saudi Arabia and connected by the King Fahd Causeway.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement- II is the correct explanation for Statement- I&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement- II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer: (a)<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bahrain\"><\/span><strong>Bahrain<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Due to the escalating attacks on Gaza, Bahrain has decided to withdraw its ambassador from Israel.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_Bahrain\"><\/span><strong>About Bahrain<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Officially the Kingdom of Bahrain, is an island country in West Asia.&nbsp;<\/li><li>It is situated on the Persian Gulf, and comprises a small archipelago made up of 50 natural islands and an additional 33 artificial islands, cantered on Bahrain Island which makes up around 83 per cent of the country&#8217;s landmass.\u202f&nbsp;<\/li><li>Bahrain is situated between Qatar and the northeastern coast of Saudi Arabia, to which it is connected by the King Fahd Causeway.\u202f&nbsp;<\/li><li>Bahrain spans some 760 square kilometres (290 sq. mi), and is the third-smallest nation in Asia after the Maldives and Singapore.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The capital and largest city is Manama.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"467\" height=\"358\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image-40.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16458 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 467px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 467\/358;\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_2_Consider_the_following_statements_about_White_Hydrogen\"><\/span><strong>Q 2. Consider the following statements about White Hydrogen?<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>White Hydrogen is a clean burning energy source produced through renewable energy electrolysis.\u00a0<\/li><li>White hydrogen deposits have been discovered in Oman and Mali.\u00a0<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Which of the statements given above is\/are <strong><em>not <\/em><\/strong>correct?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) 1 only&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) 2 only&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) Both 1 and 2&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) Neither 1 nor 2&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer: (d)<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"White_Hydrogen\"><\/span><strong>White Hydrogen<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>In northeastern France, two scientists have uncovered a significant reservoir of &#8220;white hydrogen,&#8221; representing one of the most substantial concentrations of this environmentally friendly energy source ever detected.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_White_Hydrogen\"><\/span><strong>About White Hydrogen<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>White hydrogen is a naturally occurring, <strong>clean-burning energy source found in the Earth&#8217;s crust, distinct from green hydrogen <\/strong>produced through renewable energy electrolysis and Gray, brown, or black hydrogen obtained from fossil fuels.\u202f<strong>(Statement 1 is correct)<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><li>Its significance lies in being an abundant and underutilized clean energy source with an estimated cost of approximately $1 per kilogram, making it a more cost-effective option compared to green hydrogen at $6 per kilogram.\u202f&nbsp;<\/li><li>White hydrogen deposits have been discovered globally, including in the US, eastern Europe, Russia, Australia, Oman, France, and Mali. <strong>(Statement 2 is correct)<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_3_Consider_the_following_statements\"><\/span><strong>Q 3. Consider the following statements&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Statement-I: <\/strong>Hunger Hotspots report is jointly released by World Food Programme (WFP) and International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Statement-II: <\/strong>Indian Government launched One Nation One Ration Card system to address hunger issues&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement- II is the correct explanation for Statement- I&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement- II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer: (b)<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hunger_Hotspot_Report\"><\/span><strong>Hunger Hotspot Report<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A report from WFP and FAO underscores the critical need for urgent attention in 22 countries or territories, as a lack of funding hinders essential support.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_highlights_of_the_report\"><\/span><strong>Key highlights of the report<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>The Hunger Hotspots report, jointly released by WFP and FAO, highlights 18 critical humanitarian emergencies in 22 countries<\/strong> or territories, drawing attention to the potential risk of food insecurity and starvation in these regions, including Palestine, Burkina Faso, Mali, South Sudan, and Sudan. <strong>(Statement 1 is not correct)<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><li>This necessitates urgent humanitarian action amid rising conflict and other contributing factors such as climate-related disasters and economic issues.\u202f&nbsp;<\/li><li>The report emphasizes the need for prompt responses, preparedness, and anticipatory actions to address these impending crises, citing challenges associated with funding shortfalls and various destabilizing factors, from conflict and climate change to economic struggles.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"India_has_implemented_various_initiatives_to_ensure_food_security%E2%80%AF\"><\/span><strong>India has implemented various initiatives to ensure food security<\/strong>\u202f&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>National Food Security Mission to enhance crop production&nbsp;<\/li><li>PM Garib Kalyan Ann Yojana providing free grains to those covered by the National Food Security Act&nbsp;<\/li><li>One Nation One Ration Card system to address hunger issues&nbsp;<\/li><li>Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi to support small and marginal farmers&nbsp;<\/li><li>National Food Security Act, legally entitling a significant portion of the population to receive subsidized food grains under the Targeted Public Distribution System, with the eldest woman of the household as the ration card head.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_4_Consider_the_following_statements\"><\/span><strong>Q 4. Consider the following statements:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Kawah Ijen lake is situated in East Java, Indonesia.\u00a0<\/li><li>It is designated as a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve.\u00a0<\/li><li>The region surrounding Kawah Ijen is renowned for traditional sulphur mining.\u00a0<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>How many of the statements given above are correct?&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) Only one&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) Only two&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) All three&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) None&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer: (c)<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kawah_Ijen_Crater_Lake\"><\/span><strong>Kawah Ijen Crater Lake<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission, known for its optical Earth surface imagery, has recently captured breathtaking pictures of Kawah Ijen Crater Lake.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Kawah Ijen, situated in East Java, Indonesia, is a volcanic crater lake within the Ijen volcano complex, known for its dazzling turquoise-coloured lake, which derives its vivid hue from a high concentration of dissolved sulfuric acid and other minerals.\u202f&nbsp;<\/li><li>This highly acidic lake holds the distinction of being the largest of its kind in the world and is designated as a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve.\u202f&nbsp;<\/li><li>The Ijen volcano complex remains active, and Kawah Ijen is a site where volcanic activity is observed, releasing sulphur gases that can ignite to create mesmerizing blue flames, often referred to as &#8220;blue fire.&#8221;\u202f&nbsp;<\/li><li>The region surrounding Kawah Ijen is renowned for traditional sulphur mining.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"638\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image-41-1024x638.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16459 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/638;\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_5_%E2%80%AFIn_India_under_cyber_insurance_for_individuals_which_of_the_following_benefits_are_generally_covered_in_addition_to_payment_for_the_loss_of_funds_and_other_benefits%E2%80%AF\"><\/span><strong>Q 5. \u202fIn India, under cyber insurance for individuals, which of the following benefits are generally covered, in addition to payment for the loss of funds and other benefits?\u202f<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Cost of restoration of the computer system in case of malware disrupting access to one\u2019s computer\u00a0<\/li><li>Cost of a new computer if some miscreant wilfully damages it, if proved so\u00a0<\/li><li>Cost of hiring a specialised consultant to minimise the loss in case of cyber extortion\u00a0<\/li><li>Cost of defence in the Court of Law if any third-party files a suit\u00a0<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>How many of the statements given above are correct?&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) Only one&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) Only two&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) Only three&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) All four&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer: (c)<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Most of the cybersecurity policies not only offer a comprehensive cover against cyber risks and frauds but also pay for the legal costs and expenses. <strong>Hence statement 1 and 4 are correct.&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><li>It also covers the expenses incurred on counselling sessions with a psychologist due to any traumatic stress one may face as a result of cyber-bullying or harassment. <strong>Hence statement 3 is correct.&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><li>But the cost of a new computer if some miscreant wilful damages it, is not covered under insurance. <strong>Hence statement 2 is incorrect.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_6_Consider_the_following_statements\"><\/span><strong>Q 6. Consider the following statements:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Deep-sea mining\u202f\u00a0<\/li><li>Ocean climate change advisory services\u202f\u00a0<\/li><li>Biodiversity exploration\u00a0<\/li><li>Mineral survey\u202f\u00a0<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>How many of the above is\/are the part of India\u2019s Deep Ocean Mission?&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) Only one&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) Only two&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) Only three&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) All four&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer: (d)<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_Indias_Deep_Ocean_Mission\"><\/span><strong>About India\u2019s Deep Ocean Mission<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The Deep Ocean Mission (DOM) is a Ministry of Earth Sciences initiative with the objective of advancing technologies and capabilities for deep-sea exploration\u202f\u00a0<\/li><li>It consists of multiple key pillars such as\u202f\u00a0<ul><li>deep-sea mining\u202f\u00a0<\/li><li>ocean climate change advisory services\u202f\u00a0<\/li><li>biodiversity exploration\u00a0<\/li><li>mineral survey\u202f\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>A significant milestone in the DOM&#8217;s objectives is the launch of India&#8217;s flagship deep ocean mission, Samudrayaan, which involves a crewed expedition to reach a depth of 6,000 meters using the Matsya6000 deep-ocean submersible designed to withstand extreme pressures.\u202f\u00a0<\/li><li>Additionally, the successful deep-sea trials of &#8216;Varaha,&#8217; an underwater mining system, at a depth of 5,270 meters represent a significant advancement in deep-sea resource exploration, particularly for valuable resources like polymetallic nodules and sulphides found at these depths.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_7_Consider_the_following_statements\"><\/span><strong>Q 7. Consider the following statements:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>QCI is a non-profit organization registered under the Societies Registration Act of 1860.\u00a0<\/li><li>It was jointly established by the Indian Government and Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce &amp; Industry.\u00a0<\/li><li>QCI&#8217;s primary purpose is to promote and improve quality standards across diverse sectors in India.\u00a0<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>How many of the statements given above are correct?&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) Only one&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) Only two&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) All three&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) None&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer: (c)<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>QCI is a non-profit organization registered under the Societies Registration Act XXI of 1860.&nbsp;<\/li><li>It was jointly established by the Indian Government and leading industry associations: ASSOCHAM, CII, and FICCI, in 1997.&nbsp;<\/li><li>QCI&#8217;s primary purpose is to promote and improve quality standards across diverse sectors in India.&nbsp;<\/li><li>It plays a key role in accreditation, certification, and quality enhancement within India.&nbsp;<\/li><li>DPIIT, part of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, serves as the central point for quality-related matters and supports QCI in implementing government decisions.&nbsp;<\/li><li>QCI is governed by a Council consisting of 39 members, including the Chairperson and Secretary General, with equal representation from the government, industry, and other stakeholders.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_8_Consider_the_following_statements\"><\/span><strong>Q 8. Consider the following statements:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Haemoglobin is vital for chondrocytes&#8217; survival, and its absence leads to embryonic lethality in mice.\u00a0<\/li><li>It plays a crucial role in oxygen transport and storage within chondrocytes.\u00a0<\/li><li>Haemoglobin enables chondrocytes to cope with low oxygen levels by transporting and releasing oxygen when needed.\u00a0<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>How many of the statements given above are correct?&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) Only one&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) Only two&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) All three&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) None&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer: (c)<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Importance_of_Haemoglobin_in_Chondrocytes\"><\/span><strong>Importance of Haemoglobin in Chondrocytes<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Haemoglobin is vital for chondrocytes&#8217; survival, and its absence leads to embryonic lethality in mice.&nbsp;<\/li><li>It plays a crucial role in oxygen transport and storage within chondrocytes.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Haemoglobin enables chondrocytes to cope with low oxygen levels by transporting and releasing oxygen when needed.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Without haemoglobin, chondrocytes experience hypoxic stress and impaired functionality.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_9_Project_Kusha_was_recently_mentioned_in_the_news_it_is_related_to\"><\/span><strong>Q 9. Project Kusha was recently mentioned in the news, it is related to<\/strong>:&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Evacuation of Indian stranded in Palestine.\u00a0<\/li><li>A long-range air defence system.\u00a0<\/li><li>Evacuation of Indian stranded in Israel.\u00a0<\/li><li>ISRO new project for Mars.\u00a0<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer: (b)<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%AFProject_Kusha\"><\/span><strong>\u202fProject Kusha<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Project Kusha, led by DRDO, is India&#8217;s ambitious endeavour to create a long-range air defence system by 2028-29.&nbsp;<\/li><li>This system aims to detect and neutralize enemy threats like cruise missiles, stealth fighter jets, and drones from long distances.&nbsp;<\/li><li>It will include three interceptor missile types with ranges of 150 km, 250 km, and 350 km, as well as advanced long-range surveillance and fire control radars.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Project Kusha is anticipated to rival the effectiveness of Russia&#8217;s S-400 and Israel&#8217;s Iron Dome systems.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_10_Consider_the_following_Gases\"><\/span><strong>Q 10. Consider the following Gases:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Carbon monoxide\u00a0<\/li><li>Methane\u00a0<\/li><li>Ozone\u00a0<\/li><li>Sulphur dioxide\u00a0<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Which of the above are released into atmosphere due to the burning of crop\/biomass residue?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Only one&nbsp;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"2\"><li>Only two&nbsp;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"3\"><li>Only three&nbsp;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"4\"><li>All four&nbsp;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer: (d)<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Agricultural crop\/ biomass residue burning contribute towards the emission of greenhouse gases, air pollutants, particulates matter and smoke thereby posing threat to human health.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>Burning crop residues are cheap and easiest method to dispose the leftover crop residues after harvesting, for land clearing and pest control. Burning of crop residues is a common approach to eliminate waste after harvesting all over the world.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>Burning of these residues emit gases like sulphur dioxide (SO2), oxides of nitrogen (NOx), carbon dioxide (CO2), carbon monoxide (CO), black carbon (BC), organic carbon (OC), methane (CH4), volatile organic compounds (VOC), non-methane hydrocarbons (NMHCs), ozone (O3), and aerosols etc which affect the global atmospheric climate.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_11_Consider_the_following_statements\"><\/span><strong>Q 11. Consider the following statements&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Statement-I:<\/strong> The Galapagos Islands are the part of Ecuador situated in Pacific Ocean.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Statement-II:<\/strong> Galapagos Islands are recognised as UNESCO&#8217;s first World Heritage Site.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement- II is the correct explanation for Statement- I&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement- II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer: (b)<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The near Gal\u00e1pagos Islands boast untouched coral reefs, unveiling a realm teeming with abundant marine biodiversity.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_Galapagos_Island\"><\/span><strong>About Galapagos Island<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The Galapagos Islands, part of Ecuador, cover an extensive area of almost 60,000 sq. km in the Pacific Ocean, situated about 1,000 km from the South American continent.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Protected status:<\/strong> Designated a wildlife sanctuary in 1935, later becoming the Galapagos National Park in 1959. In 1978, they earned UNESCO&#8217;s first World Heritage Site recognition.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Rich biodiversity<\/strong>: Home to diverse aquatic species like manta rays, sharks, marine iguanas, waved albatrosses, and critically endangered species like the Gal\u00e1pagos penguin, fur seal, sea lion, and iconic giant tortoises.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Scientific significance<\/strong>: Charles Darwin conducted crucial observations in 1835, shaping his theory of evolution and describing the islands as a unique &#8220;world in itself.&#8221;&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Resilient corals:<\/strong> The waters off the west coast of Ecuador, where the islands are located, stand out for the corals&#8217; ability to resist bleaching and death.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"501\" height=\"391\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image-1.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16460 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 501px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 501\/391;\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_12_Consider_the_following_statements\"><\/span><strong>Q 12. Consider the following statements:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Formaldehyde primarily used in the production of industrial resins, such as those used in particle board and coatings.\u00a0<\/li><li>It has a pungent-smelling colorless gas that polymerises spontaneously into paraformaldehyde.\u00a0<\/li><li>Formaldehyde is stored as an aqueous solution formalin.\u00a0<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>How many of the statements given above are correct?&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) Only one&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) Only two&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) All three&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) None&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer: (c)<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_Formaldehyde\"><\/span><strong>About Formaldehyde<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Formaldehyde, also known as methanal, is a naturally occurring organic compound with the formula CH2O.&nbsp;<\/li><li>In its pure form, it&#8217;s a colourless gas with a pungent smell, but it spontaneously polymerizes into paraformaldehyde, so it&#8217;s typically stored as a solution known as formalin.&nbsp;<\/li><li>As the simplest aldehyde (R\u2212CHO), its name relates to its similarity to formic acid.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Formaldehyde serves as a crucial precursor for various materials and chemical compounds.&nbsp;<\/li><li>It is primarily used in the production of industrial resins, such as those used in particle board and coatings.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_13_Consider_the_following_statements\"><\/span><strong>Q 13. Consider the following statements&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Statement-I:<\/strong> Stirling engine operates on a micro scale using a laser beam as fuel instead of gas&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Statement-II:<\/strong> Electric fields cannot be applied to Stirling engine because it&nbsp; significantly increase heat loss.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement- II is the correct explanation for Statement- I&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement- II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer: (c)<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sterling_Engine\"><\/span><strong>Sterling Engine<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>A Stirling engine operates on a micro scale using a laser beam as fuel instead of gas.&nbsp;<\/li><li>It functions like a piston with a single particle.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Electric fields can be applied to this micro engine to significantly reduce heat loss, resulting in an efficiency of nearly 95 percent.&nbsp;<\/li><li>It&#8217;s designed as a &#8216;Stirling&#8217; engine, which compresses and expands air or gas between various temperature ranges periodically, converting heat energy into mechanical work.&nbsp;<\/li><li>This innovative engine design has the potential to achieve high power and high efficiency simultaneously&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_14_Which_of_the_following_scheme_is_not_related_to_Fisheries_Production\"><\/span><strong>Q 14. Which of the following scheme is not related to Fisheries Production?<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>National Mission on Protein Supplements\u00a0<\/li><li>Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana\u00a0<\/li><li>Blue Revolution Scheme\u00a0<\/li><li>None of the above\u00a0<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer: (d)<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Government_Initiatives\"><\/span><strong>Government Initiatives<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>PMMSY<\/strong> (Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana)&nbsp;<\/li><li>Blue Revolution Scheme&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>National Fisheries Development Board<\/strong> (NFDB)&nbsp;<\/li><li>National Mission on Protein Supplements (NMPS)&nbsp;<\/li><li>National Scheme of Welfare of Fishermen&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_15_In_the_Constitution_of_India_promotion_of_international_peace_and_security_is_included_in_the%E2%80%AF\"><\/span><strong>Q 15. In the Constitution of India, promotion of international peace and security is included in the\u202f<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>(a)<\/strong>\u202fPreamble to the Constitution\u202f&nbsp;<br><strong>(b)<\/strong>\u202fDirective Principles of State Policy\u202f&nbsp;<br><strong>(c)<\/strong>\u202fFundamental Duties\u202f&nbsp;<br><strong>(d)<\/strong>\u202fNinth Schedule\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer: (b)<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Article 51 of the Constitution which is a Directive Principle of State Policy directs the state to promote international peace and security and maintain just and honorable relations between nations.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_16_Consider_the_following_Instruments\"><\/span><strong>Q 16. Consider the following Instruments:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Certificate of Deposit\u00a0<\/li><li>Commercial Paper\u00a0<\/li><li>Promissory Note\u00a0<\/li><li>Participatory Note\u00a0<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>How many of the instrument given above is\/are issued by registered foreign portfolio investors to overseas investors who want to be part of the Indian stock market without registering themselves directly?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) Only one&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) Only two&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) Only three&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) All four&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer: (a)<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>P-Notes or Participatory Notes<\/strong> are Overseas Derivative Instruments that have Indian stocks as their underlying assets. They allow foreign investors to buy stocks listed on Indian exchanges without being registered.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>Certificate of Deposit (CDs) is short-term instruments issued by Commercial Banks and Special Financial Institutions (SFIs), which are freely transferable from one party to another. The maturity period of CDs ranges from 91 days to one year. These can be issued to individuals, co-operatives and companies.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>Commercial paper, or CP, is a short-term debt instrument issued by companies to raise funds generally for a time period up to one year. It is an unsecured money market instrument issued in the form of a promissory note and was introduced in India in 1990.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>A promissory note is a financial instrument that contains a written promise by one party to pay another party a definite sum of money.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_17_Consider_the_following_statements\"><\/span><strong>Q 17. Consider the following statements&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Statement-I:<\/strong> Zika virus is a mosquito-borne flavivirus, primarily transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Statement-II:<\/strong> Zika virus can also be transmitted from mother to fetus during pregnancy through sexual contact and blood transfusion.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement- II is the correct explanation for Statement- I&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement- II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer: (a)<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Zika_Virus\"><\/span><strong>Zika Virus<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The Zika virus is a mosquito-borne flavivirus, primarily transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes, particularly Aedes aegypti.&nbsp;<\/li><li>It can also be transmitted from mother to fetus during pregnancy, through sexual contact, blood transfusion, and blood products.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The Zika virus possesses an RNA genome, making it highly prone to accumulating mutations.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Genomic studies have identified two lineages of the Zika virus: African and Asian.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_18_Consider_the_following_statements\"><\/span><strong>Q 18. Consider the following statements:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Kamakhya Temple Situated on Nilachal Hill along the southern bank of the Brahmaputra River in Guwahati.\u00a0<\/li><li>The temple&#8217;s architecture combines traditional Nagara (North Indian) and Saracenic (Mughal) styles, forming the distinctive Nilachala Style.\u00a0<\/li><li>Temple hosts the annual Ambubachi Mela to commemorate the yearly menstruation of Goddess Kamakhya\u00a0<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>How many of the statements given above are correct?&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) Only one&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) Only two&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) All three&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) None&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer: (c)<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kamakhya_Temple\"><\/span><strong>Kamakhya Temple<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Situated on Nilachal Hill along the southern bank of the <strong>Brahmaputra River in Guwahati<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li><li>Revered as a prominent center for <strong>Tantric practices.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li><li>Recognized as one of India&#8217;s oldest Shakti Peethas among the 51.\u00a0<\/li><li>The temple&#8217;s architecture combines traditional Nagara (North Indian) and Saracenic (Mughal) styles, forming the distinctive Nilachala Style.\u00a0<\/li><li>It is the sole temple in Assam with a fully developed <strong>ground plan comprising five chambers: <\/strong>garbhagriha (sanctuary), antarala (vestibule), Jagan Mohan (principal chamber), bhogmandir (ritual chamber), and natmandir (opera hall for traditional dance and music associated with sukti temples).\u00a0<\/li><li>Each chamber boasts distinct architectural features, including a modified Saracenic dome in the main temple, a two-roofed design in the antarala, five domes resembling the main temple in the <strong>bhogmandir (pancharatna), and a shell-roof with apsidal end in the natmandir,<\/strong> reminiscent of some temporary namghars (prayer halls) in Assam.\u00a0<\/li><li>This temple hosts the annual Ambubachi Mela to commemorate the yearly menstruation of Goddess Kamakhya.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/bhutan-king-begins-3-day-visit-to-assam-offers-prayer-at-kamakhya-temple\/article67492846.ece\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>TH<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_19_Consider_the_following_statements_about_Minamata_Convention\"><\/span><strong>Q 19. Consider the following statements about Minamata Convention:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>It is an International environmental treaty focusing on mercury and its compounds&#8217; harmful effects on human health and the environment.\u00a0<\/li><li>It operates under the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).\u00a0<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Which of the statements given above is\/are correct?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) 1 only&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) 2 only&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) Both 1 and 2&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) Neither 1 nor 2&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer: (c)<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Minamata_Convention_and_its_objectives\"><\/span><strong>Minamata Convention and its objectives<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>It is an <strong>International environmental treaty<\/strong> focusing on mercury and its compounds&#8217; harmful effects on human health and the environment.\u00a0<\/li><li>It targets <strong>specific human activities<\/strong> contributing to widespread mercury pollution.\u00a0<\/li><li>Implementation is foreseen to significantly reduce mercury pollution in the coming decades.\u00a0<\/li><li>It was <strong>signed in 2013<\/strong>, the Convention became <strong>enforceable in 2017<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li><li>Operates under the <strong>United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li><li>128 countries are signatories to the Convention,119 countries are active parties.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>India, a party to the Minamata Convention, ratified it in 2018.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_20_Consider_the_following\"><\/span><strong>Q 20. Consider the following:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Film Dubbing\u00a0<\/li><li>Amplification of Message and its Reach\u00a0<\/li><li>Law enforcement\u00a0<\/li><li>Diagnosis\u00a0<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>How many of the above is\/are the application of Deepfakes?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Only one&nbsp;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"2\"><li>Only two&nbsp;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"3\"><li>Only three&nbsp;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"4\"><li>All four&nbsp;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer: (d)<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Applications_of_Deepfakes\"><\/span><strong>Applications of Deepfakes:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Film_Dubbing\"><\/span><strong>Film Dubbing<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Utilizing deepfake technology for realistic lip-syncing, catering to actors speaking different languages, enhancing accessibility and immersion for a global audience.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Education\"><\/span><strong>Education<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Harnessing deepfake technology to facilitate engaging lessons by bringing historical figures to life in the classroom or creating interactive simulations of diverse scenarios.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Art\"><\/span><strong>Art<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Employing deepfake technology as a creative tool for artists to express themselves, experiment with styles, or collaborate with peers.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Autonomy_and_Expression\"><\/span><strong>Autonomy and Expression<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Empowering individuals through deepfake technology to control their digital identity, protect privacy, or express identity in unique ways.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Amplification_of_Message_and_its_Reach\"><\/span><strong>Amplification of Message and its Reach<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Leveraging deepfake technology to amplify the voice and impact of individuals with important messages, particularly those facing discrimination, censorship, or violence.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Digital_Reconstruction_and_Public_Safety\"><\/span><strong>Digital Reconstruction and Public Safety<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Applying deepfake technology to reconstruct missing or damaged digital data, restore old photos or videos, and enhance low-quality footage.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Enhancing public safety by creating realistic training materials for emergency responders, law enforcement, or military personnel.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Innovation\"><\/span><strong>Innovation<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Inspiring innovation across various fields and industries through deepfake technology, enabling new forms of storytelling, interaction, diagnosis, or persuasion.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_on_Weekly_Current_Affairs\"><\/span>FAQs on Weekly Current Affairs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_What_are_weekly_current_affairs_and_why_are_they_important\"><\/span>Q: What are weekly current affairs, and why are they important?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A: Weekly current affairs refer to the most significant events and developments in the world during the past week. They are important because they help individuals stay informed about what&#8217;s happening globally, enabling them to make informed decisions and engage in discussions on relevant topics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_How_can_I_stay_updated_with_weekly_current_affairs\"><\/span>Q: How can I stay updated with weekly current affairs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A: You can stay updated with weekly current affairs by reading newspapers, watching news broadcasts, following credible news websites, or subscribing to news apps and newsletters. Weekly news summaries and quizzes can also help you stay informed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_What_types_of_topics_are_typically_covered_in_weekly_current_affairs\"><\/span>Q: What types of topics are typically covered in weekly current affairs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A: Weekly current affairs cover a wide range of topics, including politics, economics, science, technology, sports, culture, and more. 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