{"id":18275,"date":"2023-12-02T05:03:50","date_gmt":"2023-12-02T05:03:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=18275"},"modified":"2023-12-02T05:03:53","modified_gmt":"2023-12-02T05:03:53","slug":"upsc-weekly-current-affairs-quiz-02nd-december-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-weekly-current-affairs-quiz-02nd-december-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC Weekly Current Affairs Quiz &#8211; 02nd December 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-prelims-support-program-with-test-series?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=blog+banner&amp;utm_campaign=blog&amp;utm_id=blog&amp;utm_term=blog&amp;utm_content=UPSC+PSP\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1320\" height=\"416\" src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-12-30-at-2.57.15-PM.jpeg\" alt=\"UPSC Prelims\" class=\"wp-image-20678\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-12-30-at-2.57.15-PM.jpeg 1320w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-12-30-at-2.57.15-PM-1170x369.jpeg 1170w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-12-30-at-2.57.15-PM-585x184.jpeg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1320px) 100vw, 1320px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>UPSC Prelims<\/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-69d06c38d2101\" 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-69d06c38d2101\"  \/><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-02nd-december-2023\/#1_Consider_the_following_statements_regarding_Loss_and_Damage_Fund\" title=\"1. Consider the following statements regarding Loss and Damage Fund\">1. Consider the following statements regarding Loss and Damage Fund<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-weekly-current-affairs-quiz-02nd-december-2023\/#2_Consider_the_following_statements_regarding_Exercise_Milan\" title=\"2. Consider the following statements regarding Exercise Milan\">2. Consider the following statements regarding Exercise Milan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-weekly-current-affairs-quiz-02nd-december-2023\/#3_Consider_the_following_statements_regarding_Nagarjuna_Sagar_Project\" title=\"3. Consider the following statements regarding Nagarjuna Sagar Project\">3. Consider the following statements regarding Nagarjuna Sagar Project<\/a><\/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-02nd-december-2023\/#4_With_reference_to_The_Border_Security_Force_BSF_consider_the_following_statements\" title=\"4. With reference to The Border Security Force (BSF) consider the following statements&nbsp;\">4. With reference to The Border Security Force (BSF) 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-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-weekly-current-affairs-quiz-02nd-december-2023\/#5_Consider_the_following_statements_regarding_National_Medical_Commission_NMC\" title=\"5. Consider the following statements regarding National Medical Commission (NMC)&nbsp;\">5. Consider the following statements regarding National Medical Commission (NMC)&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-weekly-current-affairs-quiz-02nd-december-2023\/#6_Consider_the_following_statements_regarding_Finance_Commission\" title=\"6. Consider the following statements regarding Finance Commission&nbsp;\">6. Consider the following statements regarding Finance Commission&nbsp;<\/a><\/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-02nd-december-2023\/#7_Consider_the_following_statements_regarding_PVTGs\" title=\"7. Consider the following statements regarding PVTGs&nbsp;\">7. Consider the following statements regarding PVTGs&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-weekly-current-affairs-quiz-02nd-december-2023\/#8_Consider_the_following_statements_regarding_Election_Commission_of_India\" title=\"8. Consider the following statements regarding Election Commission of India&nbsp;\">8. Consider the following statements regarding Election Commission of India&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-weekly-current-affairs-quiz-02nd-december-2023\/#9_Consider_the_following_statements_regarding_Rat_Hole_Mining\" title=\"9. Consider the following statements regarding Rat Hole Mining&nbsp;\">9. Consider the following statements regarding Rat Hole Mining&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-weekly-current-affairs-quiz-02nd-december-2023\/#10_With_reference_to_Bitcoins_consider_the_following_statements\" title=\"10. With reference to Bitcoins consider the following statements&nbsp;\">10. With reference to Bitcoins 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-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-weekly-current-affairs-quiz-02nd-december-2023\/#11_Consider_the_following_statements_regarding_Special_Category_Status_SCS\" title=\"11. Consider the following statements regarding Special Category Status (SCS)&nbsp;\">11. Consider the following statements regarding Special Category Status (SCS)&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-weekly-current-affairs-quiz-02nd-december-2023\/#12_Consider_the_following_statements_regarding_Guru_Nanak_Dev\" title=\"12. Consider the following statements regarding Guru Nanak Dev&nbsp;\">12. Consider the following statements regarding Guru Nanak Dev&nbsp;<\/a><\/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-02nd-december-2023\/#13_Consider_the_following_statements_regarding_A_decentralized_autonomous_organization_DAO\" title=\"13. Consider the following statements regarding A decentralized autonomous organization (DAO)&nbsp;\">13. Consider the following statements regarding A decentralized autonomous organization (DAO)&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-02nd-december-2023\/#14_Consider_the_following_statements_regarding_Ayushman_Bharat_%E2%80%93_Pradhan_Mantri_Jan_Arogya_Yojana_AB-PMJAY\" title=\"14. Consider the following statements regarding Ayushman Bharat &#8211; Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY)&nbsp;\">14. Consider the following statements regarding Ayushman Bharat &#8211; Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY)&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-weekly-current-affairs-quiz-02nd-december-2023\/#15_With_reference_to_Myanmar_consider_the_following_statements\" title=\"15. With reference to Myanmar consider the following statements&nbsp;\">15. With reference to Myanmar 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-16\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-weekly-current-affairs-quiz-02nd-december-2023\/#16_Consider_the_following_statements_regarding_discretionary_powers_given_to_the_Governor_of_a_State\" title=\"16. Consider the following statements regarding discretionary powers given to the Governor of a State?&nbsp;&nbsp;\">16. Consider the following statements regarding discretionary powers given to the Governor of a State?&nbsp;&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-02nd-december-2023\/#17_Consider_the_following_statements_regarding_effects_of_a_major_solar_storm_solar_flare_reaching_the_Earth\" title=\"17. Consider the following statements regarding effects of a major solar storm (solar flare) reaching the Earth&nbsp;\">17. Consider the following statements regarding effects of a major solar storm (solar flare) reaching the Earth&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-weekly-current-affairs-quiz-02nd-december-2023\/#18_Consider_the_following_statements_regarding_the_Constitution_Day\" title=\"18. Consider the following statements regarding the Constitution Day&nbsp;\">18. Consider the following statements regarding the Constitution Day&nbsp;<\/a><\/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-02nd-december-2023\/#19_Consider_the_following_statements_regarding_Conservation_Agriculture\" title=\"19. Consider the following statements regarding Conservation Agriculture. &nbsp;\">19. Consider the following statements regarding Conservation Agriculture. &nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-weekly-current-affairs-quiz-02nd-december-2023\/#20_With_reference_to_the_Atmospheric_Waves_Experiment_AWE_consider_the_following_statements\" title=\"20. With reference to the Atmospheric Waves Experiment (AWE) consider the following statements&nbsp;\">20. With reference to the Atmospheric Waves Experiment (AWE) consider the following statements&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-weekly-current-affairs-quiz-02nd-december-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-22\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-weekly-current-affairs-quiz-02nd-december-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-23\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-weekly-current-affairs-quiz-02nd-december-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-24\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-weekly-current-affairs-quiz-02nd-december-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-25\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-weekly-current-affairs-quiz-02nd-december-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-26\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-weekly-current-affairs-quiz-02nd-december-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-27\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-weekly-current-affairs-quiz-02nd-december-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-28\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-weekly-current-affairs-quiz-02nd-december-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=\"1_Consider_the_following_statements_regarding_Loss_and_Damage_Fund\"><\/span>1. Consider the following statements regarding Loss and Damage Fund<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>StatementI: The Loss and Damage (L&amp;D) fund is a financial mechanism addressing irreversible consequences of climate change strictly in monetary terms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>StatementII: Developed nations, notably the US, show hesitancy in committing as primary donors to the fund<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Select the correct answer using code given below:<\/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<\/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<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>C. Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>D. Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Consider_the_following_statements_regarding_Exercise_Milan\"><\/span>2. Consider the following statements regarding Exercise Milan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>1. MILAN, an annual multilateral naval exercise, was initiated by the Indian Navy in 1995.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. The exercise began with the involvement of only four countries during its 1995 edition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3 MILAN 24 will take place in and around Andaman and Nicobar<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How many of the statements given above are correct?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Only one<\/li><li>Only two<\/li><li>All three<\/li><li>None<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Consider_the_following_statements_regarding_Nagarjuna_Sagar_Project\"><\/span>3. Consider the following statements regarding Nagarjuna Sagar Project<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>1. The Nagarjuna Sagar Dam is situated across the Godavari River.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. The Nagarjuna Sagar Dam holds historical significance as one of the initial &#8220;modern temples&#8221;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which of the statements given above is\/are correct?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>1 only<\/li><li>2 only<\/li><li>Both 1 and 2<\/li><li>Neither 1 nor 2<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_With_reference_to_The_Border_Security_Force_BSF_consider_the_following_statements\"><\/span>4. With reference to The Border Security Force (BSF) consider the following statements&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The Border Security Force (BSF) was established post the 1965 Indo-Pak War.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The Border Security Force is governed by Ministry of Defence.&nbsp;<\/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<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>1 only&nbsp;<\/li><li>2 only&nbsp;<\/li><li>Both 1 and 2&nbsp;<\/li><li>Neither 1 nor 2&nbsp;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Consider_the_following_statements_regarding_National_Medical_Commission_NMC\"><\/span>5. Consider the following statements regarding National Medical Commission (NMC)&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The National Medical Commission (NMC) is an autonomous body working under Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The National Medical Commission (NMC) comprises 25 members, with a majority nominated by an independent panel comprising mostly of doctors and health professionals.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Recently, concerns arise regarding the inclusion of a colour image of Dhanvantari in the National Medical Commission&#8217;s logo&nbsp;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>How many of the statements given above are correct?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A.&nbsp; Only one&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>B.&nbsp; Only two&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>C.&nbsp; All three&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>D.&nbsp; None&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Consider_the_following_statements_regarding_Finance_Commission\"><\/span>6. Consider the following statements regarding Finance Commission&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>FC recommend to the President the principles which should govern the grants-in-aid of the revenues of the States out of the Consolidated Fund of India&nbsp;<\/li><li>All the appointments are made by the President of India.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Select the correct answer using code given below:&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<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Consider_the_following_statements_regarding_PVTGs\"><\/span>7. Consider the following statements regarding PVTGs&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Formation of Primitive Tribal Groups (PTGs) as a distinct category, denoting the least developed among tribal communities, was undertaken by the Dhebar Commission\u00a0<\/li><li>There are 75 PVTGs out of the 705 Scheduled Tribes.\u00a0<\/li><li>The<strong> <\/strong>state of Madhya Pradesh in India has the highest number of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs)\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>How many of the statements given above are correct?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A. &nbsp; Only one&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>B. &nbsp; Only two&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>C. &nbsp; All three&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>D. &nbsp; None&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Consider_the_following_statements_regarding_Election_Commission_of_India\"><\/span>8. Consider the following statements regarding Election Commission of India&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The Election Commission of India (ECI), a statutory authority, autonomously oversees Union and State elections&nbsp;<\/li><li>Its responsibilities include conducting elections for the Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, State Legislative Assemblies, President, Vice President and elections to panchayats and municipalities&nbsp;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Which of the statements given above is\/are correct?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>1 only&nbsp;<\/li><li>2 only&nbsp;<\/li><li>Both 1 and 2&nbsp;<\/li><li>Neither 1 nor 2&nbsp;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Consider_the_following_statements_regarding_Rat_Hole_Mining\"><\/span>9. Consider the following statements regarding Rat Hole Mining&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>In 2014 the National Green Tribunal (NGT) imposed a ban on rat-hole mining&nbsp;<\/li><li>It is an environmentally safer way to do mining in economically fragile areas.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The technique uses most advanced and human friendly machines to carry out mining thus posing negligible safety concerns for the miners viz-a-viz other mining methods.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>How many of the statements given above are correct?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A.&nbsp; Only one&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>B.&nbsp; Only two&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>C.&nbsp; All three&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>D.&nbsp; None&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_With_reference_to_Bitcoins_consider_the_following_statements\"><\/span>10. With reference to Bitcoins consider the following statements&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Bitcoins are legal tenders in India for big investments.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>One of the main drawbacks of using Bitcoins is opaque nature of its transactions.&nbsp;<\/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<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>1 only&nbsp;<\/li><li>2 only&nbsp;<\/li><li>Both 1 and 2&nbsp;<\/li><li>Neither 1 nor 2&nbsp;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Consider_the_following_statements_regarding_Special_Category_Status_SCS\"><\/span>11. Consider the following statements regarding Special Category Status (SCS)&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Special Category Status (SCS) was introduced in the constitution to support economically weaker states.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Recently, the Cabinet led by the Chief Minister passed a resolution requesting the special category status for Bihar&nbsp;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Select the correct answer using code given below:&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<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Consider_the_following_statements_regarding_Guru_Nanak_Dev\"><\/span>12. Consider the following statements regarding Guru Nanak Dev&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Guru Nanak Dev Ji, born on April 15, 1469, in Talwandi was the first of the ten Sikh Gurus\u00a0<\/li><li>Guru Nanak emphasized the concept of Ek Onkar, emphasizing the oneness of God and the equality of all human beings\u00a0<\/li><li>Guru Nanak Dev Ji established the langar system, a community kitchen providing free meals to people of all backgrounds\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>How many of the statements given above are correct?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A. &nbsp; Only one&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>B. &nbsp; Only two&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>C. &nbsp; All three&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>D. &nbsp; None&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_Consider_the_following_statements_regarding_A_decentralized_autonomous_organization_DAO\"><\/span>13. Consider the following statements regarding A decentralized autonomous organization (DAO)&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>DAOs are communities owned by members, having a centralized leadership.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>DAOs are completely legal entities.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Which of the statements given above is\/are correct?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>1 only&nbsp;<\/li><li>2 only&nbsp;<\/li><li>Both 1 and 2&nbsp;<\/li><li>Neither 1 nor 2&nbsp;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_Consider_the_following_statements_regarding_Ayushman_Bharat_%E2%80%93_Pradhan_Mantri_Jan_Arogya_Yojana_AB-PMJAY\"><\/span>14. Consider the following statements regarding Ayushman Bharat &#8211; Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY)&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Offers a health cover of Rs 5 lakh per member per year for secondary and tertiary care hospitalization&nbsp;<\/li><li>It is a Central Sector Scheme&nbsp;<\/li><li>Offers interstate portability, allowing beneficiaries to access services in any state with an AB-PMJAY program&nbsp;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>How many of the statements given above are correct?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A.&nbsp; Only one&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>B.&nbsp; Only two&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>C.&nbsp; All three&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>D.&nbsp; None&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_With_reference_to_Myanmar_consider_the_following_statements\"><\/span>15. With reference to Myanmar consider the following statements&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>It is bordered by Bangladesh and India to its northwest, China to its northeast, Laos and Thailand to its east and southeast, and the Andaman Sea and the Bay of Bengal to its south and southwest&nbsp;<\/li><li>Myanmar is the second largest country in Southeast Asia&nbsp;<\/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<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>1 only&nbsp;<\/li><li>2 only&nbsp;<\/li><li>Both 1 and 2&nbsp;<\/li><li>Neither 1 nor 2&nbsp;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"16_Consider_the_following_statements_regarding_discretionary_powers_given_to_the_Governor_of_a_State\"><\/span>16. Consider the following statements regarding discretionary powers given to the Governor of a State?&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>He has the power of sending a report to the President of India for imposing the President\u2019s rule&nbsp;<\/li><li>He has the power of making the rules to conduct the business of the State Government&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Select the correct answer using code given below:&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<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"17_Consider_the_following_statements_regarding_effects_of_a_major_solar_storm_solar_flare_reaching_the_Earth\"><\/span>17. Consider the following statements regarding effects of a major solar storm (solar flare) reaching the Earth&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>GPS and navigation systems could fail.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Tsunamis could occur at equatorial regions.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Power grids could be damaged.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>How many of the statements given above are correct?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A. &nbsp; Only one&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>B. &nbsp; Only two&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>C. &nbsp; All three&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>D. &nbsp; None&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"18_Consider_the_following_statements_regarding_the_Constitution_Day\"><\/span>18. Consider the following statements regarding the Constitution Day&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The Constitution Day is celebrated on 26th November every year to promote constitutional values among citizens.&nbsp;<\/li><li>On 26th November, 1949, the Constituent Assembly of India set up a Drafting Committee under the Chairmanship of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar to prepare a Draft Constitution of India.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Which of the statements given above is\/are correct?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>1 only&nbsp;<\/li><li>2 only&nbsp;<\/li><li>Both 1 and 2&nbsp;<\/li><li>Neither 1 nor 2&nbsp;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"19_Consider_the_following_statements_regarding_Conservation_Agriculture\"><\/span>19. Consider the following statements regarding Conservation Agriculture.<strong> <\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>It avoids the monoculture practices&nbsp;<\/li><li>It avoids minimum tillage&nbsp;<\/li><li>It avoids cultivation of plantation crops&nbsp;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>How many of the statements given above are correct?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A.&nbsp; Only one&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>B.&nbsp; Only two&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>C.&nbsp; All three&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>D.&nbsp; None<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"20_With_reference_to_the_Atmospheric_Waves_Experiment_AWE_consider_the_following_statements\"><\/span>20. 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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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