10 PM Daily Current Affairs Quiz |March 26,2022
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Question No. 1
With reference to the Polar Science and Cryosphere Research (PACER) scheme, consider the following statements:
1.This scheme is implemented by the Ministry of Science and Technology.
2.It comprises the Antarctic program, Indian Arctic program, Southern Ocean program, and Cryosphere and Climate program.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Question No. 2
With reference to Martian atmosphere, consider the following statements:
1.It is largely composed of Carbon Dioxide.
2.One of the aims of the India’s Mars Orbiter Mission was to scan the Martian atmosphere for Methane.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Question No. 3
The polarimetry technique is recently in news is related to which of the following?
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Question No. 4
With reference to Pay As You Go (PAYG) and National Pension Scheme (NPS) in India, consider the following statements:
1.Under PAYG, the entire pension amount is borne by the government.
2.NPS is mandatory for central government and state government employees.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Question No. 5
With reference to Kala Namak rice, consider the following statements::
1.This rice variety grow predominantly in the regions of Punjab and Rajasthan.
2.It is a scented rice variety which is generally offered better price as compared to other rice varieties to the farmers.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Question No. 6
With reference to Lead Poisoning, consider the following statements:
1.Children are more vulnerable to lead poisoning.
2.Even the smallest level of exposure to lead has harmful effects.
3.Human exposure to lead is usually assessed through the measurement of lead in bone.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Question No. 7
With reference to project goods, consider the following statements:
1.The import of project goods may act as an indicator of the pace of public and private infrastructure creation in the country.
2.India is a net importer of such goods.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?
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Question No. 8
With reference to Dolphins in India, consider the following statements:
1.Gangetic and Indus water dolphins are both freshwater dolphins.
2.Project Dolphin will work towards conservation of only riverine dolphins.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Question No. 9
Which of the following is/are advantages of Zero Budget Natural Farming (ZBNF)?
1.Reduction of Ocean acidification
2.Increase in soil fertility
3.Decrease the leaching of nitrogen & phosphorous from the soil into groundwater
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
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