Which one of the following countries has its own Satellite Navigation System?
Which one of the following countries has its own Satellite Navigation System? (a) Australia (b) Canada (c) Israel (d) Japan Answer: D The answer is (d) Japan. Japan has its own satellite navigation system called the Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS). It is a four-satellite regional time transfer system and a satellite navigation system. It is […]
Consider the following pairs How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
Consider the following pairs: Objects in space Description 1. Cepheids : Giant clouds of dust and gas in space 2. Nebulae : Stars which brighten and dim periodically 3. Pulsars : Neutron stars that are formed when massive stars run out of fuel and collapse How many of the above pairs are correctly […]
With reference to the role of biofilters in Recirculating Aquaculture System, consider the following statements:
With reference to the role of biofilters in Recirculating Aquaculture System, consider the following statements: 1. Biofilters provide waste treatment by removing uneaten fish feed. 2. Biofilters convert ammonia present in fish waste to nitrate. 3. Biofilters increase phosphorus as nutrient for fish in water. How many of the statements given above are correct? (a) […]
In how many of the above actions is the function of accelerometer required?
Consider the following actions 1. Detection of car crash/collision which results in the deployment of airbags almost instantaneously 2. Detection of accidental free fall of a laptop towards the ground which results in the immediate turning off of the hard drive 3. Detection of the tilt of the smart- phone which results in the rotation […]
Consider the following statements: Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements: 1. Carbon fibres are used in the manufacture of components used in automobiles and aircrafts. 2. Carbon fibres once used cannot be recycled. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 Answer: A Let’s analyze […]
Consider the following statements in the context of interventions being undertaken under Anaemia Mukt Bharat Strategy:
Consider the following statements in the context of interventions being undertaken under Anaemia Mukt Bharat Strategy: 1. It provides prophylactic calcium supplementation for pre-school children, adolescents and pregnant women. 2.It runs a campaign for delayed cord clamping at the time of child- birth. 3. It provides for periodic deworming to children and adolescents. 4. It […]
Consider the following statements in relation to Janani Suraksha Yojana:
Consider the following statements in relation to Janani Suraksha Yojana: 1. It is a safe motherhood intervention of the State Health Departments. 2. Its objective is to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality among poor pregnant women. 3. It aims to promote institutional delivery among poor pregnant women. 4. Its objective includes providing public health facilities […]
Current Affairs Quiz 29 May 2023
Current Affairs 29 May 2023
CONTENTS India gets new Parliament House Context Recently Prime Minister inaugurated the new Parliament House. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Old Parliament House The Old Parliament House, originally known as the Council House, has a significant historical background. Need for a New Parliament: Inadequate Space: Unfulfilled Modern Facilities: Distressed Infrastructure: […]
PIB Summaries 29 May 2023
CONTENTS Khelo India University Games 2023 Focus: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Why in News? Recently, the Prime Minister virtually inaugurated the 3rd edition of Khelo India University Games (KIUG) in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, marking the beginning of a new era for sports in India. Khelo India University Games 2023 About Khelo India Programme Objectives: Four components: Veer Savarkar Focus: GS […]