Day 1: Current Affairs Quiz
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1. Question
Which of the statements is/are correct?
CorrectAnswer: b
Statement 1 is incorrect. Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR) is the number of maternal deaths in a given period per 1,00,000 live births.
Therefore MMR = (Maternal deaths ÷ total recorded or estimated number of live births in the same period) x 1,00,000.IncorrectAnswer: b
Statement 1 is incorrect. Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR) is the number of maternal deaths in a given period per 1,00,000 live births.
Therefore MMR = (Maternal deaths ÷ total recorded or estimated number of live births in the same period) x 1,00,000. - Question 2 of 10
2. Question
Surakshit Matritva Aashwasan (SUMAN) initiative provides several free health care services such as four antenatal check-ups and six home-based new-born care visits, to all pregnant women, newborns and mothers up to 6 months of delivery.
CorrectAnswer: d
Explanation:
Option d is incorrect. IPCC Neither monitors climate-related parameters or data Nor does it conduct any research work. It is tasked with reviewing peer-reviewed scientific literature and other relevant publications to provide information on the state of knowledge about climate change.a) The IPCC is the UN body for assessing the science related to climate change and has 195 member states.
b) World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) in 1988 formed the IPCC, and it is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.
c) The report provided by IPCC is most authentic document which play a vital role in policy framing of climate change in different countries.
d) IPCC monitors climate related parameters or data and it conducts research work. It assesses the most recent scientific, socio-economic and technical information produced worldwide relevant to the understanding of climate change.IncorrectAnswer: d
Explanation:
Option d is incorrect. IPCC Neither monitors climate-related parameters or data Nor does it conduct any research work. It is tasked with reviewing peer-reviewed scientific literature and other relevant publications to provide information on the state of knowledge about climate change.a) The IPCC is the UN body for assessing the science related to climate change and has 195 member states.
b) World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) in 1988 formed the IPCC, and it is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.
c) The report provided by IPCC is most authentic document which play a vital role in policy framing of climate change in different countries.
d) IPCC monitors climate related parameters or data and it conducts research work. It assesses the most recent scientific, socio-economic and technical information produced worldwide relevant to the understanding of climate change. - Question 3 of 10
3. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
(a) IUCN is the global authority on the status of the natural world and the measures needed to safeguard it, composed of governments.
(b) The AsESG (Asian Elephant Specialist Group) acts like the Red List Authority for the Asian Elephant, carrying out Red List assessments for inclusion in the IUCN Red List.
(c) The IUCN Red List Categories define the extinction risk of species assessed and there are Nine categories extend from NE (Not Evaluated) to EX (Extinct).CorrectAnswer: b
Explanation: IUCN is a membership Union uniquely composed of both government and civil society organizations.IncorrectAnswer: b
Explanation: IUCN is a membership Union uniquely composed of both government and civil society organizations. - Question 4 of 10
4. Question
India’s Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle, PSLV- in its fiftieth flight (PSLV-C48), successfully launched RISAT-2BR1.
Which of the following statements about RISAT-2BR1 are correct?
CorrectAnswer: b
Explanation:
The satellite will provide services in the field of Agriculture, Forestry and Disaster Management only. Telecommunication and Weather Forecast are not a part of the functionality.IncorrectAnswer: b
Explanation:
The satellite will provide services in the field of Agriculture, Forestry and Disaster Management only. Telecommunication and Weather Forecast are not a part of the functionality. - Question 5 of 10
5. Question
(a) BRAHMOS is a joint venture between the Defence Research and Development Organisation of India (DRDO) and the NPOM of Russia, that’s why it is named after the rivers Brahmaputra and Moskova.
(b) It is a two-stage (solid propellant engine in the first stage and liquid ramjet in second) missile that can be launched from surface and has to be guided to strike the target.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
CorrectAnswer: a
Explanation: Brahmos is a multiplatform i.e., it can be launched from land, air, and sea and multi capability missile with pinpoint accuracy that works in both day and night irrespective of the weather conditions.It operates on the ”Fire and Forgets” principle i.e., it does not require further guidance after launch.
IncorrectAnswer: a
Explanation: Brahmos is a multiplatform i.e., it can be launched from land, air, and sea and multi capability missile with pinpoint accuracy that works in both day and night irrespective of the weather conditions.It operates on the ”Fire and Forgets” principle i.e., it does not require further guidance after launch.
- Question 6 of 10
6. Question
(a) Typhoon is the regional names for Tropical Cyclones that occurs in Western Pacific and South China Sea i.e. in Philippines islands, eastern China and Japan the tropical cyclones are called typhoons.
(b) A typhoon is a mature tropical cyclone that develops between 180° (or 180th meridian or anti-meridian is meridian 180° both East and West of Prime Meridian) and 100°E in the Northern Hemisphere.Which of the above statements is/are correct?
CorrectAnswer: c
Explanation: Typhoon Phanfone pummeled the central Philippines in December 2019. The Region between 180° (or 180th meridian or anti-meridian is meridian 180° both East and West of Prime Meridian) and 100°E in the Northern Hemisphere is referred to as North-western Pacific Basin which is the most active tropical cyclone basin on Earth.IncorrectAnswer: c
Explanation: Typhoon Phanfone pummeled the central Philippines in December 2019. The Region between 180° (or 180th meridian or anti-meridian is meridian 180° both East and West of Prime Meridian) and 100°E in the Northern Hemisphere is referred to as North-western Pacific Basin which is the most active tropical cyclone basin on Earth. - Question 7 of 10
7. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Asian Elephant Specialist Group (AsESG):
(a) The AsESG provides scientifically-grounded evidence of the abundance, distributions, and demographic status of Asian elephant populations.The Asian Elephant Specialist Group (AsESG) is an integral part of the Species Survival Commission (SSC) of the international Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
(b) The Asian Elephant Specialist Group (AsESG) is an integral part of the Species Survival Commission (SSC) of the international Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
(c) Gajah is the journal of the IUCN.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
CorrectAnswer: c, Explanation: The Asian Elephant Specialist Group (AsESG) is an integral part of the Species Survival Commission (SSC) of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). The AsESG shall provide the best available scientifically grounded evidence to the abundance, distribution, and demographic status of Asian elephant populations in all 13 range states.
Gajah is the bi-annual journal of the IUCN/SSC Asian Elephant Specialist Group (AsESG).IncorrectAnswer: c, Explanation: The Asian Elephant Specialist Group (AsESG) is an integral part of the Species Survival Commission (SSC) of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). The AsESG shall provide the best available scientifically grounded evidence to the abundance, distribution, and demographic status of Asian elephant populations in all 13 range states.
Gajah is the bi-annual journal of the IUCN/SSC Asian Elephant Specialist Group (AsESG). - Question 8 of 10
8. Question
Emissions Gap Report measures:
(a) The amount of greenhouse gas emissions every year up to 2030.
(b) The commitments countries are making to reduce their emissions and the impact these commitments are likely to have an overall emission reduction.
(c) The pace at which emissions must be reduced to reach an emission low that would limit the increase in temperature to 1.5 degrees Celsius.Which of the above statements is/are correct?
CorrectAnswer: a
Explanation: This Emissions Gap Report from UNEP examines the progress of countries to close the gap via their commitments to emissions reduction, to ultimately stop climate change.The Emissions Gap Report measures and projects three key trendlines:
1. The amount of greenhouse gas emissions every year up to 2030
2. The commitments countries are making to reduce their emissions and the impact these commitments are likely to have on overall
emission reduction3. The pace at which emissions must be reduced to reach an emission low that would limit the temperature increase to 1.5 C, affordably The report also identifies key opportunities for each country to increase the pace of emission reduction necessary to close the gap.
IncorrectAnswer: a
Explanation: This Emissions Gap Report from UNEP examines the progress of countries to close the gap via their commitments to emissions reduction, to ultimately stop climate change.The Emissions Gap Report measures and projects three key trendlines:
1. The amount of greenhouse gas emissions every year up to 2030
2. The commitments countries are making to reduce their emissions and the impact these commitments are likely to have on overall
emission reduction3. The pace at which emissions must be reduced to reach an emission low that would limit the temperature increase to 1.5 C, affordably The report also identifies key opportunities for each country to increase the pace of emission reduction necessary to close the gap.
- Question 9 of 10
9. Question
Archaeological Survey of India has discovered some evidence in connection with Saptamatrika cult. In this context:
(a) Saptamatrikas are a group of seven male deities worshipped in Hinduism.
(b) The inscription discovered was in Sanskrit and in Brahmi characters and was issued by Satavahana king Vijaya in 207 A.D
(c) It is the earliest Sanskrit inscription to have been discovered in South India as on date.Which of the following statements is/are correct?
CorrectAnswer: d
Explanation:
Statement 1 is incorrect. Saptamatrikas are a group of seven female deities worshipped in Hinduism as personifying the energy of their respective consorts.IncorrectAnswer: d
Explanation:
Statement 1 is incorrect. Saptamatrikas are a group of seven female deities worshipped in Hinduism as personifying the energy of their respective consorts. - Question 10 of 10
10. Question
The US has recently removed China as a currency manipulator as the two countries are preparing to sign a trade deal. In reference to this please consider the following statements
CorrectAnswer D:
Explanation
About Currency manipulator:Currency manipulation happens when governments try to artificially tweak the exchange rate to gain an unfair advantage in trade.
US defines currency manipulation as when countries deliberately influence the exchange rate between their currency and the US dollar to gain an unfair competitive advantage in international trade.
Criteria for designation as a currency manipulator: The US Treasury has established three criteria for currency manipulator which are:A significant bilateral trade surplus with the US is one that is at least $20 billion.
A material current account surplus is one that is at least 3% of GDP.
A persistent, one-sided intervention reflected in repeated net purchases of foreign currency and total at least 2% of an economy’s GDP over a year.
Implications for the destination as a currency manipulator:
• Once a country is designated as a currency manipulator by the U.S., the next step taken by the US government is to seek negotiations with the government accused of manipulation.The United States had removed India from its currency monitoring list of major trading partners in May 2019.
IncorrectAnswer D:
Explanation
About Currency manipulator:Currency manipulation happens when governments try to artificially tweak the exchange rate to gain an unfair advantage in trade.
US defines currency manipulation as when countries deliberately influence the exchange rate between their currency and the US dollar to gain an unfair competitive advantage in international trade.
Criteria for designation as a currency manipulator: The US Treasury has established three criteria for currency manipulator which are:A significant bilateral trade surplus with the US is one that is at least $20 billion.
A material current account surplus is one that is at least 3% of GDP.
A persistent, one-sided intervention reflected in repeated net purchases of foreign currency and total at least 2% of an economy’s GDP over a year.
Implications for the destination as a currency manipulator:
• Once a country is designated as a currency manipulator by the U.S., the next step taken by the US government is to seek negotiations with the government accused of manipulation.The United States had removed India from its currency monitoring list of major trading partners in May 2019.
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