10 PM Daily Current Affairs Quiz | August 19, 2023
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Question No. 1
With reference to Floodwatch App, consider the following statements:
1.It aims to provide a seven-day advisory on the chances of floods at various stations in the country where the CWC maintains its measurement gauges.
2.It utilizes advanced technologies such as satellite data analysis, mathematical modeling and real-time monitoring to deliver accurate and timely flood forecasts.
3.The app has been launched by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Question No. 2
Consider the following statements:
1.Climate terminations refer to sudden changes in weather patterns caused by shifts in ocean currents and solar radiation, leading to long periods of stable and consistent climate conditions.
2.Methane spike marked shift in past climate terminations.
Select the correct statements using the codes given below:
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Question No. 3
Consider the following statements:
1.A 5G network incorporates several software-based technologies such as NFV, SDN, and control plane/user plane segregation.
2.Zero-day attacks happen when hackers exploit vulnerabilities in computer programs that have already been fixed and secured by software developers.
Select the correct statements using the codes given below:
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Question No. 4
Consider the following statements:
1.Sanchar Saathi Portal is a platform for connecting people with opportunities in the field of telecommunications and networking, allowing users to learn about various career paths and job openings in the industry.
2.The government is making it mandatory for telecom operators to register franchisees, PoS agents, and distributors to prevent fraudulent issuance of SIM cards to malicious individuals.
Select the correct statements using the codes given below:
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Question No. 5
Consider the following statements with reference to Nanoindentation Technique:
1.It is particularly useful for testing small-scale samples or thin films that cannot be accurately tested using traditional macroscopic methods.
2.It is a technique used to measure the color and reflectivity of materials at the nanometer scale, providing insights into their optical properties and surface appearance.
3.Nanoindentation results can provide insights into a material’s microstructure, including grain boundaries, phase changes, and defects..
Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Question No. 6
Consider the following statements:
1.Project-17 Alpha is also known as the Nilgiri class frigate project. 
2.INS Vindhyagiri is the sixth stealth frigate constructed under Project-17 Alpha.
Select the correct statements using the codes given below:
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Question No. 7
With reference to UDGAM Portal, consider the following statements:
1.It is a platform designed to promote environmental conservation by encouraging the use of single-use/biodegradable plastics and disposable products in everyday life.
2.It has been launched by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
Select the correct statements using the codes given below:
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Question No. 8
With reference to Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) consider the following statements:
1.SMRs require significant upfront capital investment and have higher operational costs than the conventional nuclear power plants.
2.SMRs are adaptable and can be scaled up or down to supply more or less power.
3.SMR-based power plants might only need to refuel every three to seven years, as opposed to every one to two years for traditional plants.
How many of the above statements are correct?
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Question No. 9
Consider the following statements:
1.India does not have a legal ban on smartphones in schools.
2.As per the State of Elementary Education in Rural India report 2023, around 49.3% of students in rural India have access to smartphones.
Select the correct statements using the codes given below:
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Question No. 10
Consider the following statements:
1.In the Lok Sabha, members causing disruptions can be suspended under Rule 256.
2.Rules of the Houses of Parliament are framed under Article 118 of the Constitution.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
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