UPSC Current Affairs Quiz – 23 November 2023

1. Consider the following statements with respect to International Tropical Timber Organisation (ITTO):

1. It is one of the specialized agencies of United Nations (UN).
2. It promotes sustainable tropical timber supply chains and also helps develop capacity in tropical forestry.
3. India is a member to this Organisation.

How many of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

2. How many of the following are the missions to Jupiter?

1. JUICE
2. Pioneer 10
3. Cassini
4. Cluster II

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

3. Which of the following is commonly linked to the term “Southern Annular Mode” as frequently mentioned in the news?

4. Consider the following statements

Statement-I: Atmospheric Gravity Waves (AGWs) are vertical waves that propagate through a stable layer of the atmosphere.

Statement-II: Atmospheric Waves Experiment (AWE) by European Space Agency is to examine airglow and to determine what combination of forces drives space weather in the upper atmosphere.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

5. Consider the following regarding Near Space Region:

1. The thinness of the air limits the ability of most operational military aircraft to achieve and sustain flight.
2. Gravity poses a challenge for satellites to maintain orbit
3. No aircraft can fly in the Near Space Region.

How many of the statements given above is/are correct?