10 PM Daily Current Affairs Quiz -December 15th, 2023
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Question No. 1
In the context of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), who of the following bears the responsibility of proving “reasonable grounds” for detention?
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Question No. 2
CRISPR-Cas9 is a revolutionary gene-editing technology that allows scientists to make precise changes to the DNA of living organisms. In this context, which one of the following is the function of Cas9 protein in CRISPR-Cas9 technology?
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Question No. 3
Recently, the central government has approved a proposal to set up a cheetah conservation breeding centre in ‘’Banni grasslands’’ in Gujarat. How many of the following are the key features of Banni Grassland?
1.Abundant freshwater sources
2.Salt-Tolerant Vegetation
3.Arid Landscape
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Question No. 4
With reference to the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF), consider the following statements:
1.It has been established under Companies Act, 1956 by way of Companies (Amendment) Act,1999.
2.The amounts such as dividends, applications money, matured deposits, which have remained unpaid or unclaimed for a period of 7 years are required to be transferred to the IEPF.
3.The amount credited to IEPF is maintained under the Consolidated Fund of India.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Question No. 5
With reference to the Koya tribe, consider the following statements:
1.It is a tribe found in the Papikonda hill range, near the Godavari and Sabari rivers in Andhra Pradesh.
2.Dhangar Dance is their traditional dance performed during festivals and marriage ceremonies.
3.The Medaram Jathara festival is celebrated by the tribe.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
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Question No. 6
Which one of the following statements best describes the term ‘Anarcho-Capitalism’, seen in the news recently?
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Question No. 7
With reference to Free Trade Agreements, consider the following statements:
1.It is a treaty between two or more countries that aims to reduce trade barriers and promote free trade between them.
2.It eliminates competition between countries, allowing them to share resources and technology seamlessly for the betterment of countries.
Select the correct statements using the codes given below:
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Question No. 8
Consider the following:
1.Printing Rupees
2.Selling forex reserves
3.Pegging the Rupee to the Dollar
How many of the above measures would be the most appropriate for the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to take when the Rupee depreciates against the U.S. dollar?
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Question No. 9
With reference to the Electoral Bond, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1.One of the primary purposes of electoral bonds in India’s election funding system is to reduce dependence on corporate donations.
2.Electoral bonds differ from traditional political donations because they promote transparency through real-time disclosure.
Select the correct statements using the codes given below:
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Question No. 10
With reference to the Ethanol, consider the following statements:
1.Fermentation of sugars is one of the ways of producing ethanol.
2.The combustion of ethanol releases methane gas into the atmosphere.
3.The use of ethanol as fuel raises concerns about increased water usage for crop production.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
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