UPSC Current Affairs Quiz – 20 November 2023

1. Consider the following statements with respect to Measles:

1. Measles is transmitted via droplets from the nose, mouth or throat of infected persons.
2. Severe measles is more likely among poorly nourished young children, especially those with insufficient vitamin A.

Which of the above statements is/are not correct?

2. Consider the following statements with respect to ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus):

1. ADMM-Plus is a platform comprising ASEAN and its 10 dialogue partners including India and United States.
2. The grouping focuses its work on maritime security, counter-terrorism, humanitarian assistance and cyber Security.

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

3. Consider the following statements with respect to the second Voice of Global South Summit:

1. This initiative brings together 125 countries of the Global South to share their perspectives and priorities on a common platform.
2. The summit is hosted by India.

Which of the above statement(s) is/are not correct?

4. NASA’s IXPE, ISRO’s XPoSat, sometimes in news, are related with:

5. Consider the following statement with respect to ‘Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation’ (APEC)

1. It is the only international intergovernmental grouping in the world committed to reducing barriers to trade and investment without requiring its members to enter into legally binding obligations.
2. India joined APEC as permanent member in 2017.

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