10 PM Daily Current Affairs Quiz -October 19–2023
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Question No. 1
Consider the following statements with reference to Bufoides bhupathyi:
1.Bufoides bhupathyi is a toad species. 2.It is found in the rainforests of South India.
3.It differs from other similar species in terms of colouration, skin and the presence of depressed parotid glands.
How many of the above statements are correct?
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Question No. 2
Consider the following statements:
Statement-I: The Gulf of Guinea possesses abundant reserves of oil and natural gas resources.
Statement-II: The Gulf of Guinea is home to the largest oil reserves in the world.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
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Question No. 3
With reference to “White phosphorus” which of the following statements are correct?
1.It is a highly combustible chemical that burns quickly and brightly when exposed to air. 
2.It is classified as a chemical weapon because of its high toxicity.
3.It is not found naturally but is produced from phosphate rocks..
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
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Question No. 4
The movement of the tectonic plates can cause a number of geological events. In this context, which of the following events are caused by the movement of tectonic plates?:
1.Earthquakes
2.Karst Landscapes
3.Rift valleys
4.Geomagnetic Reversals
5.Mountain building
6.Ocean trenches
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Question No. 5
With reference to essential features of a democracy, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1.The principle of majority decision-making, where decisions should also be made under democratic conditions, treats all members with equal respect and concern.
2.A culturally or ethnically homogeneous population where the majority of individuals share the same or a very similar ethnic or racial background.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
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Question No. 6
Consider the following statements:
1.E-rupee is a cryptocurrency issued by the Indian government.
2.The e-rupee is different from other digital payment methods, such as UPI, in that it is a direct liability of the RBI.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
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Question No. 7
With reference to Open Acreage Licensing Policy (OALP) consider the following statements:
1.It is a part of the Hydrocarbon Exploration and Licensing Policy (HELP).
2.OALP gives a company an option to select the exploration blocks on its own without waiting for the formal bid round from the Government.
3.Under OALP, a bidder intending to explore hydrocarbons may apply to the Government seeking exploration of any new block which was not already covered by exploration..
How many of the above statements are correct?
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Question No. 8
National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has released the Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS) Standards and Specifications 2023 to improve road safety and reduce incident response time. Which of the following technological system has been introduced under Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS)?
1.Video Incident Detection and Enforcement System (Vides)
2.Traffic Monitoring Camera System (TMCS)
3.Voice-Activated Accident Detection System (VAADS).
Select the correct codes given below:
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Question No. 9
Which one of the following statements best describes the objective “Global Maritime India Summit”?
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Question No. 10
Consider the following statements::
1.75% of new infectious diseases that have emerged in the last 30 years are zoonotic.
2.In India, snake bites continue to be a huge problem causing nearly 60,000 deaths annually. 
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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