10 PM Daily Current Affairs Quiz -October 20–2023
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Question No. 1
Consider the following statements::
1.A city that wants to host the Olympics first seeks support from its National Olympic Committee (NOC).
2.The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is an international non-governmental not-for-profit organization.
3.IOC members are allowed to vote in the second instance for the host city selection process if their country is a candidate.
How many of the above statements are correct?
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Question No. 2
Consider the following statements::
1.Nearly 75% of India’s transshipment cargo is handled at ports outside India.
2.Vizhinjam Port is India’s first international deepwater transshipment port.
3.Establishing a transshipment hub in India can help in attracting foreign direct investment (FDI).
4.The east coast in India has more ports than the west coast because of its strategic trade significance.
How many of the above statements are correct?
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Question No. 3
The Amazon rainforest is experiencing a severe drought with rivers drying, affecting animals and people in the region. Which of the following are the primary/direct reasons behind the drought in the Amazon?
1.El Nino Effect
2.High Atlantic Ocean Temperatures
3.North Atlantic Oscillation (NAO)
4.La Niña Effect
5.Volcanic Eruptions.
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Question No. 4
With reference to the Informal Sector in India, consider the following statements::
1.The urban informal sector is a key player in job creation, which can help in reducing the scope and intensity of poverty.
2.Informal sector in India is characterized by high productivity.
3.The service sector in India is largely dominated by informal businesses.
How many of the above statements are correct?
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Question No. 5
With reference to the India Labour Market, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1.Only 54% of salaried workers have access to crucial social-security benefits, leaving a significant portion vulnerable.
2.The construction sector is the largest employment generator in India in 2023.
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Question No. 6
With reference to Lymphatic Filariasis (LF) consider the following statements:
1.Lymphatic Filariasis is a bacterial disease caused by Salmonella enterica.
2.Lao People’s Democratic Republic and Bangladesh has eliminated lymphatic filariasis (LF).
3.In India, the government is conducting Targeted Drug Administration (TDA) campaign to eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis (LF)..
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?:
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Question No. 7
Which of the following methods have been suggested as solar geoengineering techniques to address the issue of global warming?
1.Stratospheric aerosol injection (SAI)
2.Direct air capture (DAC)
3.Marine cloud brightening (MCB)
4.Space-based sunshades
5.Cloud thinning
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Question No. 8
Which crops among the following have experienced a rise in production during the period of 2022-23?
1.Paddy
2.Wheat
3.Pulses
4.Sugarcane
5.Cotton
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Question No. 9
Consider the following statements with reference to Tilapia fish:
1.Tilapia are mainly freshwater fish.
2.Tilapia is capable of surviving in low-oxygen levels in water.
3.Tilapia farming is prohibited in India.
4.India has become the third country to confirm the presence of Tilapia parvovirus (TiPV), a disease that impacts fish, in its aquatic ecosystems.
How many of the above statements are correct?
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Question No. 10
With reference to the evolution of life, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1.Stars play a role in the evolution of life by creating the elements that are essential for life.
2.Technological Advancements like communication is integral to the genetic adaptation and evolutionary processes.
Select the correct statements using the codes given below:
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