UPSC Quiz – 2024 : IASbaba’s Daily Current Affairs Quiz 22nd October 2024

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The Current Affairs questions are based on sources like ‘The Hindu’, ‘Indian Express’ and ‘PIB’, which are very important sources for UPSC Prelims Exam. The questions are focused on both the concepts and facts. The topics covered here are generally different from what is being covered under ‘Daily Current Affairs/Daily News Analysis (DNA) and Daily Static Quiz’ to avoid duplication. The questions would be published from Monday to Saturday before 2 PM. One should not spend more than 10 minutes on this initiative.

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Question 1 of 5

Consider the following statements

Scandium Nitride (ScN) is a rock-salt semiconductor with high thermal stability and electronic properties.
Single-crystalline scandium nitride can emit, detect, and modulate infrared light with high efficiencies.

Choose the correct statements:

Correct

Solution (c)

Statement Analysis

Statement 1

Statement 2

Correct

· Scandium Nitride (ScN), a rock-salt semiconductor with high thermal stability, robustness, and electronic properties.

· It is a transition metal nitride semi-conductor that has emerged as a promising candidate for next-generation electronics due to its properties.

· Challenges – Despite its potential, the practical application of ScN in electronic devices has been hindered due to its relatively lower electron mobility.

· This key factor influences the speed and efficiency of semiconductor devices and researchers had been curious to unravel why the mobility of the electrons are limited.

· The factors that limit electron mobility in ScN are – Ionized-impurity and grain-boundary scatterings significantly reduced mobility.

· Depositing single-crystalline ScN that are devoid of impurities and defects is expected to increase its mobility significantly.

· Single-crystalline scandium nitride (ScN) – Can emit, detect, and modulate infrared light with high efficiencies.

Applications:

· Infrared sources, emitters, and sensors

· Electronics

· Healthcare

· Defence and security

· Energy technologies

Context: It was in news.

Incorrect

Solution (c)

Statement Analysis

Statement 1

Statement 2

Correct

· Scandium Nitride (ScN), a rock-salt semiconductor with high thermal stability, robustness, and electronic properties.

· It is a transition metal nitride semi-conductor that has emerged as a promising candidate for next-generation electronics due to its properties.

· Challenges – Despite its potential, the practical application of ScN in electronic devices has been hindered due to its relatively lower electron mobility.

· This key factor influences the speed and efficiency of semiconductor devices and researchers had been curious to unravel why the mobility of the electrons are limited.

· The factors that limit electron mobility in ScN are – Ionized-impurity and grain-boundary scatterings significantly reduced mobility.

· Depositing single-crystalline ScN that are devoid of impurities and defects is expected to increase its mobility significantly.

· Single-crystalline scandium nitride (ScN) – Can emit, detect, and modulate infrared light with high efficiencies.

Applications:

· Infrared sources, emitters, and sensors

· Electronics

· Healthcare

· Defence and security

· Energy technologies

Context: It was in news.

Question 2 of 5

Consider the following statements with respect to Malabar Grey Hornbill

It is one of the nine species of hornbills that are found in India and endemic to India.
This species prefers the higher terrain with dense tree cover.
It is listed as Endangered under the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

Correct

Solution (b)

Statement Analysis

Statement 1

Statement 2

Statement 3

Correct

Incorrect

· India is home to 9 species of hornbills out of which 4 are found in Kerala.

· Malabar Grey Hornbill is endemic to India whose existence could be threatened due to rampant and unchecked deforestation, resulting in a decline of suitable nesting and fruit trees.

· Features – It is apparently sedentary but will move around locally, especially within deciduous forest parts of the range.

· This species prefers the higher terrain with dense tree cover.

· Range – It is found in evergreen forests and plantations.

· It occurs in evergreen and deciduous forests, especially riverine forest and in the hills above 500 m elevation, but also in the lowland.

· Protection – It is listed as Vulnerable under the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.

Context: It was in news.

Incorrect

Solution (b)

Statement Analysis

Statement 1

Statement 2

Statement 3

Correct

Incorrect

· India is home to 9 species of hornbills out of which 4 are found in Kerala.

· Malabar Grey Hornbill is endemic to India whose existence could be threatened due to rampant and unchecked deforestation, resulting in a decline of suitable nesting and fruit trees.

· Features – It is apparently sedentary but will move around locally, especially within deciduous forest parts of the range.

· This species prefers the higher terrain with dense tree cover.

· Range – It is found in evergreen forests and plantations.

· It occurs in evergreen and deciduous forests, especially riverine forest and in the hills above 500 m elevation, but also in the lowland.

· Protection – It is listed as Vulnerable under the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.

Context: It was in news.

Question 3 of 5

Consider the following statements about BIMSTEC

BIMSTEC is a regional organization comprising nine member states lying in the littoral and adjacent areas of the Bay of Bengal.
It came into being in 1997 through the Bangkok Declaration.
India is the lead country for Transport & Communication, Tourism, Terrorism & Transnational Crime among 14 priority areas.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

Correct

Solution (b)

Statement Analysis

Statement 1

Statement 2

Statement 3

Incorrect

Correct

· BIMSTEC is a regional organization comprising seven member states lying in the littoral and adjacent areas of the Bay of Bengal constituting a contiguous regional unity.

· It constitutes seven Member States: five deriving from South Asia, including Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and two from Southeast Asia, including Myanmar and Thailand.

· It came into being on 6 June 1997 through the Bangkok Declaration.

· The main aim of the BIMSTEC was the promotion of economic cooperation between countries bordering the Bay of Bengal.

· Permanent Secretariat: Dhaka, Bangladesh

· BIMSTEC has identified 14 priority areas of mutual cooperation where a member country takes lead.

· India is the lead country for Transport & Communication, Tourism, Environment & Disaster Management and Counter Terrorism & Transnational Crime.

Context: India’s National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG) has initiated its first-ever Mid-Career Training Programme for civil servants from the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) nations.

Incorrect

Solution (b)

Statement Analysis

Statement 1

Statement 2

Statement 3

Incorrect

Correct

· BIMSTEC is a regional organization comprising seven member states lying in the littoral and adjacent areas of the Bay of Bengal constituting a contiguous regional unity.

· It constitutes seven Member States: five deriving from South Asia, including Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and two from Southeast Asia, including Myanmar and Thailand.

· It came into being on 6 June 1997 through the Bangkok Declaration.

· The main aim of the BIMSTEC was the promotion of economic cooperation between countries bordering the Bay of Bengal.

· Permanent Secretariat: Dhaka, Bangladesh

· BIMSTEC has identified 14 priority areas of mutual cooperation where a member country takes lead.

· India is the lead country for Transport & Communication, Tourism, Environment & Disaster Management and Counter Terrorism & Transnational Crime.

Question 4 of 5

Consider the following statements about INDIAB

It is a nationwide survey on Diabetes.
It was conducted by the Indian Council of Medical Research.

Choose the incorrect statements:

Correct

Solution (d)

Statement Analysis

Statement 1

Statement 2

Correct

· INDIAB is first of its kind, largest nationwide study on diabetes.

· The study surveyed 1,520 participants across urban and rural areas in Jammu.

· The survey was conducted by the Indian Council of Medical Research.

· The concern over rising diabetes cases and called for increased awareness to prevent and control the disease.

· The importance of preserving the health of youth, calling them “architects of Viksit Bharat” (Developed India).

· The government is setting up about 1.5 lakh (150,000) Health and Wellness Centres across India, focusing on prevention and control of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) including diabetes.

· To promote preventive healthcare, including traditional medicine and yoga.

Context: INDIAB is first of its kind, largest nationwide study on diabetes.