10 PM Daily Current Affairs Quiz |July 20, 2023
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Question No. 1
Consider the following statements:
1.Income is one of the indicators used in calculating the National Multidimensional Poverty Index.
2.As per the National Multidimensional Poverty (MDP) 2023, southern states have witnessed a small reduction in poverty..
Select the correct statements using the codes given below:
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Question No. 2
With reference to Mekong Ganga Cooperation (MGC) consider the following statements:
1.It is an initiative by India and five ASEAN countries.
2.The grouping was initially called Bodh Abhyasa Programme (BASP). 
3.It is a trade bloc that restricts economic cooperation with countries outside the region.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Question No. 3
With reference to radio collars used for animals, consider the following statements:
1.With the help of Satellite Collar IDs, the wildlife officials can closely track animals’ locations, activities and health.
2.The GPS used in the collars is different to that used in smartphones and other electronic devices.
3.These radio collars serve as a warning system for the animals, notifying them of potential adversaries.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
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Question No. 4
Consider the following statements:
1.The Hubble Constant represents the gravitational force exerted by the Hubble Space Telescope on celestial objects.
2.The value of the Hubble Constant has been a subject of scientific investigation and refinement over the years.
3.Gravitational lensing is one of the proposed methods used to measure Hubble Constant.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Question No. 5
With reference to Advance Authorisation Scheme, consider the following statements:
1.The scheme allows duty-free import of inputs for export purposes.
2.Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) is implementing the Advance Authorisation Scheme under the Foreign Trade Policy.
Select the correct statements using the codes given below:
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Question No. 6
With reference to “DPT3 Vaccine” consider the following statements:
1.As per the WHO, the coverage rate for DPT3 vaccine recovered to the pre-pandemic level in South-East Asia Region.
2.The DPT vaccine protects against Dengue, Polio, and Tuberculosis.
Select the correct statements using the codes given below:
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Question No. 7
With reference to the Export Preparedness Index (EPI) 2022, consider the following statements:
1.Haryana topped the index among the landlocked regions.
2.The index has been released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
3.The index aims to undertake a comprehensive analysis of States and UTs across export-related parameters in order to identify their strengths and weaknesses.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Question No. 8
Which of the following is connected by the Bosphorus Strait?
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Question No. 9
With reference to Genetically modified (GM) crops, consider the following statements::
1.GM crops are a major cause of environmental pollution and are responsible for the decline in bee populations worldwide.
2.India does not yet have a well-established regulatory framework in place to control and supervise the introduction and cultivation of GM crops.
3.Golden rice is a type of GM crop.
How many of the above statements are correct?
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Question No. 10
Consider the following statements::
1.Prisoners are not entitled to the right to privacy guaranteed by Article 21, as they have been convicted under the law.
2.Uttar Pradesh is the first state to use drones in prisons in India.
Select the correct statements using the codes given below:
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