10 PM Daily Current Affairs Quiz -October 14–2023
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Question No. 1
With reference to the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) consider the following statements:
1.IORA plays a significant role in enhancing regional cooperation and advancing sustainable development in the Indian Ocean region.
2.IORA aims to establish dominance in the Indian Ocean region, asserting control over it as its territory.
3.During the recent Council of Ministers (COM) meeting of IORA, member countries resolved to encourage the adoption of a common currency for trade among them.
How many of the above statements are correct?:
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Question No. 2
Consider the following statements::
1.The Sagar Maitri Mission is a joint military exercise involving India’s three branches of the armed forces, conducted to assess their readiness in responding to potential threats in India’s coastal regions.
2.The INS Sagardhwani is a warship equipped with advanced weapons and surveillance systems.
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Question No. 3
In the context of the Rubber Industry in India, consider the following statements::
1.India is one of the largest consumers of natural rubber globally.
2.Approximately 40% of India’s total natural rubber consumption is currently met through imports, as the domestic production falls short of meeting the demand.
3.Conveyor belt is the largest consumer of rubber in India, accounting for over 50% of the total consumption.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Question No. 4
With reference to the Global Hunger Index (GHI) 2023, consider the following statements::
1.In the rankings provided by the index, India is positioned below Sri Lanka, indicating that India’s performance in the assessed criteria falls short of that of Sri Lanka.
2.Access to clean water and sanitation for children under the age of five is included among the indicators utilized by the Global Hunger Index (GHI).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Question No. 5
In which of the following, Continuously Operating Reference Stations (CORS) find practical applications?
1.Studies related to space weather
2.Areas with high levels of atmospheric interference
3.Bharatmala and Sagarmala Projects
4.Regions characterized by inadequate GPS signal reception.
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Question No. 6
Consider the following statements:
1.A challenge trial involves providing an additional option to the defendant during the legal proceedings.
2.Challenge trials provide the opportunity to conduct a Polygraph Test, subject to the defendant’s voluntary agreement to undergo this test..
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?:
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Question No. 7
With reference to Passport to Earning (P2E) Initiative, consider the following statements:
1.It is a digital platform that aims to provide young people with free, world-class and job-relevant skills training and position them for employment opportunities. 
2.The significance of this initiative lies in its proactive approach to tackling the increasing skills gap experienced by youth on a global scale.
3.The initiation of the program in India is currently hindered by the relatively low percentage of the population with access to passports.
How many of the above statements are correct?
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Question No. 8
Govt has removed lithium and niobium from the list of ‘specified’ atomic minerals. What might be the implications of this decision?
1.Restrict the exploration and production of these minerals in India.
2.Privatization of these minerals’ exploration and mining.
3.Boost the economy
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Question No. 9
Consider the following statements:
1.The Other Backward Classes (OBCs) is a classification based on caste.
2.There is no clear way of defining the OBCs like there is for SCs and STs.
3.The OBCs are the largest social group in India.
How many of the above statements are correct?
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