**Weekly UPSC Quiz: October 27-November 2, 2024**

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Weekly UPSC Quiz: October 27-November 2, 2024 - Test Your Knowledge on Current Affairs

The week of October 27th to November 2nd, 2024, was packed with significant events shaping the national and international landscape. To keep your preparation for the UPSC exam on track, we've compiled a weekly quiz covering the most important current affairs. Test your knowledge and assess your understanding of these developments.

Instructions:

• Read each question carefully and choose the best answer.
• No peeking at the answers! This is a test of your current affairs knowledge.
• After you've completed the quiz, scroll down to find the answers and explanations.

Let's begin!

Question 1: Which country recently launched its first ever mission to the Sun?

(a) India (b) China (c) USA (d) Japan

Question 2: The recent Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to which author?

(a) Salman Rushdie (b) Margaret Atwood (c) Jonathan Franzen (d) Kazuo Ishiguro

Question 3: The United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) is scheduled to be held in which country in 2024?

(a) United Arab Emirates (b) France (c) Germany (d) Spain

Question 4: Which Indian state recently announced a new policy to promote electric vehicles?

(a) Maharashtra (b) Gujarat (c) Karnataka (d) Tamil Nadu

Question 5: The recently launched 'Agnipath' scheme is related to which sector?

(a) Agriculture (b) Education (c) Defence (d) Healthcare

Scroll down for the answers and explanations!

Answers and Explanations:

1. (a) India - India launched its first solar mission, Aditya-L1, on September 2, 2023. This mission aims to study the Sun's corona and its impact on Earth's climate.

2. (d) Kazuo Ishiguro - The Nobel Prize in Literature 2023 was awarded to Kazuo Ishiguro, a British novelist known for his novels like "Never Let Me Go" and "The Remains of the Day."

3. (a) United Arab Emirates - COP28, the 28th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, is scheduled to take place in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, from November 30 to December 12, 2023.

4. (d) Tamil Nadu - Tamil Nadu launched its 'EV Policy 2023' to encourage the adoption of electric vehicles and accelerate the shift towards sustainable transportation.

5. (c) Defence - The 'Agnipath' scheme is a recruitment scheme for the Indian Armed Forces. It introduces a four-year tenure for Agniveers, with an option for permanent commission after the tenure.

How did you do?

This quiz aimed to test your understanding of current affairs and prepare you for the UPSC exam. If you found this quiz helpful, make sure to check back each week for another dose of knowledge and test your understanding of recent events.

Remember: Staying updated with current affairs is crucial for success in the UPSC exam. Make it a habit to follow news from reliable sources and participate in discussions. Good luck with your preparation!