daily Current Quiz for UPSC : 16 Nov 2024

Which of the following statements regarding Moody’s credit ratings are correct?

Moody’s assigns credit ratings to countries, companies, and financial instruments based on their creditworthiness.
Moody’s ratings only focus on the economic growth of a country and do not take political stability into account.
A higher credit rating indicates lower credit risk and typically results in lower borrowing costs.

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Which of the following statements about the Maori tribe are correct?

The Maori people are indigenous to Australia.
The Maori have a rich cultural heritage, with a distinct language, art, and traditions.
The Maori tribe played a significant role in the colonization of New Zealand by the British in the 19th century.

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Which of the following statements about the World Climate Research Programme (WCRP) is/are correct?

WCRP is focused on understanding the interactions between the atmosphere, oceans, and land surface.
WCRP only conducts climate research within developed nations, focusing on industrial emissions.
The WCRP collaborates with the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) to improve climate models.

1 & 3 only

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Which of the following statements regarding the INDOEX (Indian Ocean Experiment) are correct?

INDOEX was conducted in the 1990s to study the Indian Ocean’s role in global climate systems.
INDOEX primarily focused on studying the effects of ocean currents on global trade routes.
INDOEX involved collaborations among scientists from various countries to study aerosols and the monsoon system.

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