November 30 2024 Current Affairs MCQs

Explanation

Statement 1 is correct

• Chishti Order (Chishtiya) was founded by Abu Ishaq Shami in Chisht in modern-day Afghanistan and established in India by Khwaja Moin-Uddin Chishti.
• It emphasised the doctrine of the unity of being with God (waḥdat al-wujūd) and adherents were pacifists who believed in non-violence and harmony.

Statement 2 is correct

• They reject all material goods as distractions from the contemplation of God and abstains from any connection with the secular state.
• Their practice involves reciting the names of God, both aloud (dhikr jahrī) and silently (dhikr khafī).

Statement 3 is correct

• Prominent Disciples of Khwaja Moin-Uddin Chishti includes:
  • Qutbuddin Bakhtiyar Kaki: Spread the Chishti teachings in Delhi and became the spiritual guru of Iltutmish, the Delhi Sultanate ruler. The Qutub Minar is named after him.
  • Baba Fariduddin: Spread Chishti teachings in Punjab and was given the name “Ganj Shakr” (treasure of sweetness) by Moinuddin.
  • Nizamuddin Auliya and Chirag Dehalvi: Established the Chishti order in Delhi.

Answer: (d) 1, 2 and 3; Difficulty Level: Medium

Explanation

Option (b) is correct

• Greenwashing is the practice where companies, organisations, or even countries make questionable or unverifiable claims about their products, services, or activities being environmentally friendly.
• It includes using misleading symbols, imagery, or language that highlights positive environmental aspects while concealing harmful ones.
• Types of Greenwashing includes:
  • Greenhushing: Companies withhold information about their sustainability goals and progress.
  • Green-crowding: Hiding in a group to avoid scrutiny of unsustainable practices.
  • Greenshifting: Shifting the responsibility of adopting sustainable measures onto consumers or individuals instead of taking meaningful corporate action.
  • Greenlighting: Highlighting specific sustainability initiatives to distract from harmful activities.
  • Greenlabelling: Using labels that suggest products are green or sustainable, which, upon closer examination, are misleading.

Answer: (b) Companies withholding information about their sustainability goals and progress; Difficulty Level: Easy

Explanation

Statement 1 is correct

• The Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) came into effect in 1997.
• Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) implements CWC, which is headquartered in The Hague, with a mission to achieve a world free of chemical weapons.
• It prohibits development, use & stockpiling of chemical weapons & mandates their destruction.
• It conducts audits of chemical facilities globally. It is more comprehensive than the 1925 Geneva Protocol.

Statement 2 is incorrect

• Having open Membership, any nation can join the CWC if it fulfils the requirements. Presently, the convention has 193 States parties including India.
• Egypt, North Korea, and South Sudan have neither signed nor ratified the CWC.

Answer: (a) 1 only; Difficulty Level: Medium

Explanation

Option (c) is correct

• WOH G64 is a star located in the Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC), a small satellite galaxy of the Milky Way.
• It was captured using the Very Large Telescope Interferometer (VLTI) of the European Southern Observatory (ESO) in Chile which consists of four 8-metre diameter telescopes.
  • The VLTI incorporates an advanced interferometer called GRAVITY, which combines light from the telescopes, achieving the resolution equivalent to a much larger telescope.
• The diameter of ‘WOH G64’ is approximately 2,000 times that of the Sun.
• The star appears surrounded by an egg-shaped cocoon of gas and dust. This cocoon was likely formed when WOH G64 expelled its outer layers in recent years.
• It is in the final stages of its lifecycle, as indicated by the newly captured image.

Answer: (c) A star located in a small satellite galaxy of the Milky Way; Difficulty Level: Hard

Explanation

Statements 1 and 3 are incorrect

• Ramappa Temple or Rudreswara Temple is located in Palampet, Telangana, and has been recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2021.
• It was constructed by Kakatiya General Recharla Rudra Reddy during the reign of Kakatiya ruler Ganapati Deva in the 13th century. It is a Sivalayam dedicated to Lord Ramalingeswara.

Statement 2 is correct

• Its foundation is built with red sandstone. The flooring is made of granite & pillars are of basalt. Meanwhile, the white gopuram (tower) is made of floating light bricks.
• The temple stands on a 6 feet high star-shaped platform with walls, pillars and ceilings adorned with intricate carvings.
• The renowned traveller Marco Polo visited the Kakatiya Empire and described the temple as “the brightest star in the galaxy of temples”.

Answer: (b) 2 only; Difficulty Level: Medium

Explanation

Both statements are correct

• Bhishm and Bahubali are 25T Bollard Pull Tugs Constructed by Titagarh Rail Systems Limited (TRSL), Kolkata.
  • Tugs are small boats that help larger ships by towing, pushing, and guiding them. They are essential for docks and ports and are used for many purposes, including Docking and undocking, Turning, counteracting forces, Stopping, and Towing barges.
• They are built as per Naval Rules and Regulations of the Indian Register of Shipping. They represent the ‘Make in India’ and ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ initiatives by the GOI.

• They will provide afloat fire-fighting support to ships both alongside and at anchorage. It also can conduct limited Search and Rescue (SAR) operations.

Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2; Difficulty Level: Easy

Explanation

Statement 1 is incorrect

• National Population Register (NPR) is a database of usual residents (citizens and non-citizens) in India, serving as the preliminary step to the NRIC.
• National Register of Indian Citizens (NRIC) is a verified citizen registry under the Citizenship Act, 1955 which mandates compulsory registration of all citizens and issuance of identity cards.

Statement 2 is correct

• The 2025 Census aims to update the National Population Register (NPR) as the foundation for establishing the National Register of Indian Citizens (NRIC).

Answer: (b) 2 only; Difficulty Level: Easy

Explanation

Option (a) is correct

• Kakatiyas of Warangal were well known for architecture featured with:
  • Elaborate Pillars and Sculptures: Intricately carved pillars and sculptures often depicting deities, mythical creatures, and scenes from Hindu epics.
  • Star-Shaped Platforms: Many temples were built on raised star-shaped platforms.
  • Use of Granite and Sandstone: Robust materials like granite and sandstone were extensively used, ensuring the longevity and resilience of their structures.

• List of Temples built by Kakatiyas:
  • Thousand Pillar Temple: It is known for its architectural grandeur and star-shaped structure.
  • Padmakshi Temple: Famous for its Jain influence and Kakatiya-era carvings.
  • Inavolu Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple: One of the early Kakatiya temples is known for its cultural importance.

Answer: (a) Kakatiya; Difficulty Level: Easy