10 PM Daily Current Affairs Quiz |August 14, 2023
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Question No. 1
With reference to Soil Health Cards (SHCs) scheme, consider the following statements:
1.It offers farmers financial incentives based on the number of soil samples they collect and submit for testing, encouraging them to participate in the program.
2.The Soil Health Card portal has been revamped and integrated with a Geographic Information System (GIS) system so that all the test results are captured and seen on a map. 
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
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Question No. 2
Consider the following statements:
1.Janaushadhi Sugam is a program aims to provide affordable and high-quality generic medicines to the public. 
2.Generic medicines are advanced pharmaceutical products developed with the latest technology, offering greater effectiveness and safety compared to traditional brand-name drugs..
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
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Question No. 3
Consider the following statements:
1.Solar flares are a continuous stream of charged particles that are ejected from the Sun’s corona and released into space.
2.Geomagnetic storms are disturbances in Earth’s magnetic field caused by interactions between the solar wind and Earth’s magnetosphere.
3.Solar flares are caused by the gravitational interaction between the Sun and other celestial bodies in the solar system, leading to the sudden release of energy and radiation.
How many of the above statements are correct?
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Question No. 4
With reference to Athidhi Portal, consider the following statements:
1.It is a portal introduced by the central government with the purpose of protecting foreign visitors to India from potential scams or fraudulent activities.
2.A unique ID will be assigned upon registration on the portal, which will store the visiting history of foreigners in India.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
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Question No. 5
Mushkbudji Rice is related to –
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Question No. 6
Consider the following statements:
1.India has around 20% of the worldwide wild elephant population.
2.Asian Elephants are categorized as Vulnerable in the IUCN Red List.
3.Project Elephant, a centrally funded program, aims to safeguard and conserve elephants, their natural habitats and corridors.
How many of the above statements are correct?
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Question No. 7
Consider the following statements:
1.In terms of territory, demographics, military, and economy, India is the third largest country in South Asia.
2.The Global North remains the most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change.
3.The youth in the Global South covers about 90 percent of the world’s total youth population.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Question No. 8
With reference to Digital Personal Data Protection Bill 2023, consider the following statements:
1.Personal data may be processed only for a lawful purpose after obtaining the consent of the individual. 
2.The central government will establish the Data Protection Board of India. 
3.The Bill prohibits the transfer of personal data outside India.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Question No. 9
With reference to Mines and Minerals Amendment Bill 2023, consider the following statements:
1.The Bill introduces a novel license category aimed at fostering exploration by private sector players at the reconnaissance and prospective stages.
2.While the central government will grant the exploration licence through competitive bidding, state government will frame rules for exploration licensing.
3.The exploration licence will be issued for five years..
Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Question No. 10
Which of the following country is a member of both ASEAN and G20?
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