UPSC Current Affairs Quiz – 22 November 2024

1. Consider the following statements:

1. Viking mission was launched by ISRO
   2. It aims to study atmosphere of MARS

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

2. Consider the following statements regarding the habitat of African penguins:

1. African penguins are found along the southwestern coast of Africa.
2. They nest in burrows and under bushes to protect themselves from the sun.
3. African penguins are known to migrate long distances for breeding.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

3. Which of the following organizations publishes the “State of the World’s Children” report?

4. The “Happy Seeder” machine is primarily associated with which of the following contexts?

5. Consider the following statements regarding Bomb Cyclones:

1. A bomb cyclone occurs when a mid-latitude cyclone rapidly intensifies, dropping at least 24 millibars in 24 hours.
2. Bomb cyclones typically form over tropical waters and are powered by warm seas.
3. Bomb cyclones are more common during the summer months.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?