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UPSC Daily Current Affairs Quiz-The Eleventh Hour, CTBT, Islampur, NDC, China

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A daily current affairs quiz covering global and national developments has been released. The quiz includes questions on international agreements, political developments, technological advancements, and recent events. Key topics featured include the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT), which prohibits all nuclear explosions for military or civilian purposes, and Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) in climate change discussions. Geographically, the quiz touches on developments in China, Britain, Singapore, and Maharashtra, India. It covers literary releases, corporate governance issues, and emerging technologies. The Maharashtra government's decision to rename Islampur city in Sangli district to Ishwarpur is highlighted. Other notable topics include Britain's new legislation under the Crime and Policing Bill to protect elected officials from protests outside their homes, Singapore's introduction of caning as punishment for scammers, and Chinese firm Xpeng Aeroht's trial production of flying cars. The quiz also addresses corporate matters, particularly Tesla's controversial CEO compensation plan.

Key Topics and Answers from the Quiz

The quiz comprises ten questions spanning diverse subjects. Dick Cheney, former US Vice President regarded as the architect of the Iraq war, is identified as a recent notable figure. Author Salman Rushdie's latest book is titled 'The Eleventh Hour'. In Maharashtra, Islampur city in Sangli district has been renamed Ishwarpur. The Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT) bans all nuclear explosions. Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) represent climate commitments by countries. China's Gravity 1 holds the title of the world's biggest solid-fuel carrier rocket. Britain is introducing legislation banning protests outside officials' homes. Norway's sovereign wealth fund opposes Tesla's $1 trillion CEO compensation plan. Xpeng Aeroht in China has started trial production of flying cars. Singapore will implement caning as punishment for scammers.

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