10 PM Daily Current Affairs Quiz | August 31, 2023
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Question No. 1
Consider the following statements:
1.Trend inflation refers to the underlying and persistent rate of inflation in an economy over an extended period of time.
2.If the inflation target is above trend, monetary policy may turn expansionary, creating inflationary conditions..
Select the correct statements using the codes given below:
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Question No. 2
Consider the following statements:
1.When there is more moisture available in the atmosphere, tropical cyclones or hurricanes will weaken.
2.When upper-level winds are strong, they can disrupt the vertical development and organization of cyclone storm systems..
Select the correct statements using the codes given below:
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Question No. 3
With reference to the Coking Coal, consider the following statements:
1.Coking coal, also known as metallurgical coal, is a type of coal that is used primarily in the steelmaking industry.
2.It has a higher carbon content and lower moisture content.
3.When coking coal is heated in the presence of air, it undergoes a process called carbonization.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Question No. 4
With reference to Electrified Flex Fuel Vehicle, consider the following statements:
1.It is a type of vehicle that can run on either gasoline or ethanol.
2.It uses extensive advanced chemistry batteries..
Select the correct answer form the codes given below:
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Question No. 5
With reference Pacific Decadal Oscillation (PDO) consider the following statements:
1.It is a long-term climate pattern that affects the temperature of the Pacific Ocean and the weather patterns around it. 
2.The PDO has a shorter timescale than phenomena like El Niño.
3.During a positive phase of PDO, warmer sea surface temperatures are observed in the central and eastern Pacific, while cooler temperatures prevail in the western Pacific.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Question No. 6
With reference to Minor irrigation (MI) schemes, consider the following statements:
1.Uttar Pradesh possesses the largest number of MI schemes in the country.
2.Most minor irrigation schemes in India are owned by individuals or groups of farmers.
3.MI schemes are surface irrigation systems and do not involve groundwater irrigation systems.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Question No. 7
With reference to Seethakali, consider the following statements:
1.It is a dance form that is only performed by women.
2.The performance is carried out by Dalit artists belonging to the Veda and Pulaya communities.
3.The performance portrays the tale of Sita’s journey, from vanayatra (exile to the forest) to Sita’s andardhanam (descend into the earth).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Question No. 8
With reference to Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (BNCAP) norms, consider the following statements:
1.The BNCAP norms do not award any points for seat-belt reminders and give a three-star rating or higher only for front-seat belts.
2.The BNCAP is far cheaper than the Global NCAP..
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
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Question No. 9
With reference to the country Gabon, consider the following statements:
1.It is situated on the eastern coast of Africa.
2.It is located on the equator.
3.Its official language is French.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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