10 PM Daily Current Affairs Quiz |July 12, 2023
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Question No. 1
With reference to Lambani embroidery, consider the following statements::
1.It involves stitching floral patterns using bright silk threads on a base fabric, usually a handwoven cotton or khadi.
2.It is practiced in several villages of Karnataka.
3.The embroidery traditions of the Lambanis are shared in terms of technique and aesthetics with textile traditions across Eastern Europe, West, and Central Asia.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Question No. 2
Consider the following statements:
1.India is planning to stop the use of chemical fertilizers completely.
2.Overuse of fertilizers has resulted in a 16% decrease in production in Punjab.
3.India is moving towards natural and organic farming.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Question No. 3
Which of the following has been the consequence(s) of the abrogation of Article 370?:
1.Stone-pelting incidents have ceased completely.
2.Duly-elected three-tier Panchayati raj system has been established for the first time in the Jammu and Kashmir.
3.There has been a significant increase in tourist visits to the valley.
How many of the above statements are correct?
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Question No. 4
Consider the following statements:
1.Solomon island is located in the Indian Ocean.
2.Solomon island is a member of the Commonwealth of Nations.
3.Recently, Solomon Island has established official diplomatic relations with China.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Question No. 5
Consider the following statements:
1.Marine heatwaves (MHW) are periods of extremely high temperatures in the ocean.
2.Marine heatwaves are caused by an increase in the heat content of oceans, especially in the upper layers.
3.The northern Bay of Bengal remains cool during the monsoon season.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Question No. 6
With reference to the Indian Economy, consider the following statements:
1.Repo rate is the rate at which the central bank of a country borrows money from commercial banks within the country
2.Variable rate reverse repo (VRRR) is usually undertaken to reduce surplus liquidity by withdrawing existing cash in the system.
Select the correct statements using the codes given below:
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Question No. 7
Consider the following statements:
1.China is currently one of the major destinations for chips manufacturing.
2.Building semiconductors in India will eventually assist India in reducing its reliance on imports.
Select the correct statements using the codes given below:
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Question No. 8
With reference to the term Global South, consider the following statements:
1.The term refers to only those countries located in the Southern Hemisphere.
2.The countries of Global South often face higher levels of poverty, income inequality, and lower life expectancies in comparison to the nations of the Global North.
Select the correct statements using the codes given below:
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Question No. 9
Consider the following statements:
1.Wastewater surveillance is a cost-effective approach that does not rely on invasive samples from individuals with clinical symptoms.
2.The success of wastewater surveillance in India relies on effective data sharing, domestically as well as internationally.
3.Wastewater surveillance was originally proposed to monitor the spread of poliovirus.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
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