Current Affairs Quiz 27 July 2024
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1. Question
The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI) report is published by?
CorrectRecently, the State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI) report was published by five United Nations specialised agencies, showing chronic hunger remained high and healthy food was out of reach of many people.
IncorrectRecently, the State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI) report was published by five United Nations specialised agencies, showing chronic hunger remained high and healthy food was out of reach of many people.
- Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Which among the following are main dimensions of food security?
1) Availability
2) Accessibility
3) Affordability
Select the correct answer using the code given below.CorrectDimensions of Food Security
Availability: This dimension encompasses food production within the country, food imports, and existing stockpiles. India’s self-sufficiency in food grains has been a priority since Independence, with efforts like the Green Revolution contributing significantly.
Accessibility: Ensuring that food is within reach of every person is crucial. It involves factors like distribution networks, affordability, and transportation.
Affordability: Having enough resources to buy sufficient, safe, and nutritious food is essential. Poverty eradication plays a vital role in improving access to food.IncorrectDimensions of Food Security
Availability: This dimension encompasses food production within the country, food imports, and existing stockpiles. India’s self-sufficiency in food grains has been a priority since Independence, with efforts like the Green Revolution contributing significantly.
Accessibility: Ensuring that food is within reach of every person is crucial. It involves factors like distribution networks, affordability, and transportation.
Affordability: Having enough resources to buy sufficient, safe, and nutritious food is essential. Poverty eradication plays a vital role in improving access to food. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which among the following statement is incorrect?
CorrectAs of 2019, India is home to over 139 million people aged 60 and above, accounting for more than 10% of the nation’s entire population.
IncorrectAs of 2019, India is home to over 139 million people aged 60 and above, accounting for more than 10% of the nation’s entire population.
- Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which among the following are benefits of Natural farming?
1) Improves soil health
2) Suppress weeds
3) Increased yield
Select the correct answer using the code given below.CorrectWhat is Natural Farming?
• This farming approach was introduced by Masanobu Fukuoka, a Japanese farmer and philosopher, in his 1975 book The One-Straw Revolution.
• Natural Farming is a sustainable agricultural practice that emphasizes chemical-free farming, relying on indigenous cows and locally available resources.
• It avoids chemical fertilizers and pesticides, promoting traditional methods that free farmers from the need for external inputs. This approach focuses on:
o Biomass Mulching: Covering soil with organic matter to retain moisture, improve soil health, and suppress weeds.
o Desi Cow Dung-Urine Formulations: Using formulations made from the dung and urine of indigenous cows to fertilize the soil and manage pests.
o Natural Nutrient Cycling: Enhancing the natural processes that recycle nutrients within the soil.IncorrectWhat is Natural Farming?
• This farming approach was introduced by Masanobu Fukuoka, a Japanese farmer and philosopher, in his 1975 book The One-Straw Revolution.
• Natural Farming is a sustainable agricultural practice that emphasizes chemical-free farming, relying on indigenous cows and locally available resources.
• It avoids chemical fertilizers and pesticides, promoting traditional methods that free farmers from the need for external inputs. This approach focuses on:
o Biomass Mulching: Covering soil with organic matter to retain moisture, improve soil health, and suppress weeds.
o Desi Cow Dung-Urine Formulations: Using formulations made from the dung and urine of indigenous cows to fertilize the soil and manage pests.
o Natural Nutrient Cycling: Enhancing the natural processes that recycle nutrients within the soil. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements:
1) Coal is the most abundant fossil fuel in India, accounting for 55% of the country’s energy needs.
2) Mining is a State subject.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?CorrectAbout
• Coal is the most abundant fossil fuel in India, accounting for 55% of the country’s energy needs.
• According to the Ministry of Coal, illegal mining in India is mostly carried out in abandoned mines or shallow coal seams in remote or isolated places.
• Illegal mining is often carried out using rudimentary techniques like surface mining and rat-hole mining, rather than the scientific methods required for legal operations on a larger scale.
• Illegal mining constitutes a law and order problem, which is a State list subject. Hence, the onus of dealing with it falls on State governments rather than the Union government.IncorrectAbout
• Coal is the most abundant fossil fuel in India, accounting for 55% of the country’s energy needs.
• According to the Ministry of Coal, illegal mining in India is mostly carried out in abandoned mines or shallow coal seams in remote or isolated places.
• Illegal mining is often carried out using rudimentary techniques like surface mining and rat-hole mining, rather than the scientific methods required for legal operations on a larger scale.
• Illegal mining constitutes a law and order problem, which is a State list subject. Hence, the onus of dealing with it falls on State governments rather than the Union government.
