10 PM Daily Current Affairs Quiz | August 26, 2022
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Question No. 1
Consider the following statements with respect to whale shark:
1.It is the largest fish on earth and a keystone species in the marine ecosystem.
2.It is found in open waters of the tropical oceans.
3.It is listed in Schedule II of the Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Question No. 2
Which of the following statements best describes the Net zero targets?
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Question No. 3
Arth Ganga scheme was recently seen in the news, in this regard, which of the following statements is/are correct:
1.It will involve Zero Budget Natural Farming on either side of the river Ganga.
2.Its objectives are effective abatement of pollution, conservation and rejuvenation of National River Ganga.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
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Question No. 4
Consider the following statements:
1.Malware is software intentionally designed to cause disruption and to gain unauthorized access to information or systems.
2.Spyware is a type of malware which is used to gather information about a person or organization and send it to another entity in a way that harms the user.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
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Question No. 5
With reference to Declaration of Droughts in India, consider the following statements;
1.The Central Government is the final authority when it comes to declaring a region as drought affected.
2.Once a drought is determined, the state government needs to issue a notification specifying the geographical extent.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Question No. 6
Consider the following statements;
1.It is the breeding place for the Salt Water Crocodiles.
2.It is the second largest Mangrove ecosystems of India.
3.The Gahirmatha Beach which forms the boundary of the sanctuary in the east is the largest colony of the Olive Ridley Sea Turtles.
The statements given above are related to which of the following protected areas?
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Question No. 7
Nikshay Poshan Yojana which is seen in news recently, the scheme is related to which of the following?
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Question No. 8
Which of the following impact/s might occur due to Privatization of Public Sector Banks?
1.Reduction in rural and semi-urban areas bank networks.
2.Reduction of loan share to agriculture and industry.
3.Increase in infrastructure lending from Private banks.
Select the correct answer form the codes given below;
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Question No. 9
With reference to White Fungus infection, consider the following statements;
1.It is a type of fungal infection caused by a yeast called Candida.
2.White fugus causes infection if it enters into the body in any place.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Question No. 10
With reference to Fiscal Federalism, consider the following statements;
1.State governments bear more than 60 per cent of expenditure responsibilities.
2.Union government has more than 60 per cent of revenue raising power.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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