10 PM Daily Current Affairs Quiz | August 25, 2023
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Question No. 1
With reference to the National Curriculum Framework for School Education (NCF-SE) consider the following statements:
1.It is the curriculum framework for the 5+3+3+4 design of schooling as proposed by the National Education Policy 2020.
2.The framework sets clear learning standards and competencies, enabling teachers to foster critical thinking, creativity, and genuine understanding.
3.The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the NCFs, based on the education policy, are binding on the states.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Question No. 2
Consider the following statements:
1.Soft landing involves crashing a spacecraft onto a celestial body without causing any damage.
2.Chandrayaan-1 mission indicated the presence of substantial amounts of ice molecules in the deep craters of south pole region of the moon.
3.India has become the third country globally to make a soft landing on the lunar surface.
How many of the above statements are correct?
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Question No. 3
With reference to SeamlessM4T, consider the following statements:
1.It is an advanced technology platform designed to streamline and enhance various aspects of manufacturing processes for greater efficiency and productivity.
2.It performs the entire translation task in one go, unlike other large translation models that divide translation across different systems. 
Select the correct statements using the codes given below:
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Question No. 4
With reference to Astra Missile, consider the following statements:
1.It is used for ground-to-ground attacks and has been widely used in naval operations.
2.The Missile has been developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
3.The missile has all-weather day and night capability.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Question No. 5
Consider the following statements:
1.Methylotuvimicrobium buryatense 5GB1C is a bacterial strain that consumes methane.
2.Methanotrophs are a type of marine algae known for their ability to produce large amounts of methane, contributing to the greenhouse effect.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
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Question No. 6
With reference to Advisory board on Banking and Financial Frauds (ABBFF) consider the following statements:
1.It has been constituted by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
2.It consists of the Chairman and four other members.
3.The tenure of both Chairman and members is two years.
4.Its objective is to conduct regular analyses of frauds within the financial system and provide inputs, if necessary, to the RBI for shaping policies concerning fraud prevention.
How many of the above statements are correct?
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Question No. 7
With reference to the Lunar Polar Exploration Mission (LUPEX) consider the following statements
:1.It aims to obtain knowledge regarding the existence of Martian water-ice resources.
:2.It is a joint mission of Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) and Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
:3.Lunar Electrostatic Dust EXperiment (LEDEX), an instrument of the LUPEX, aims to detect and quantify water-ice mixed with lunar soil, achieving in-situ detection and measurement of water content.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Question No. 8
Consider the following statements with reference to Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas:
1.It is a heavy cargo transport aircraft used for humanitarian aid missions.
2.The Tejas is known for its agility, advanced avionics, and indigenous design and technology.
3.Tejas was developed by the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the Indian Air Force (IAF) and Indian Navy.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Question No. 9
Consider the following statements:
1.Africa has 30% of global mineral reserves, 12% of oil, and 8% of natural gas.
2.The Business-20 (B20) Action Council was formed by African nations to promote economic collaboration among countries in the Global South.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
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Question No. 10
With reference to the Payloads of Chandrayaan-3, consider the following statements:
1.Chandra’s Surface Thermo Physical Experiment (ChaSTE) will study the electrons and ions near the surface of the moon and how they change over time.
2.Alpha Particle X-ray Spectrometer (APXS) will measure the lunar quakes near the landing site and study the composition of the Moon’s crust and mantle.
Select the correct statements using the codes gives below:
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