10 PM Daily Current Affairs Quiz -September 23, 2023
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Question No. 1
Consider the following statements with reference to prisons in India:
1.Uttar Pradesh has the highest percentage of undertrial prisoners in India.
2.Prisons are understaffed by approximately 30% of the required personnel.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
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Question No. 2
Consider the following statements:
1.International Congress on the Chemistry of Cement (ICCC) is the largest and most prestigious event of its kind which reviews the progress of research in the area of Cement and Concrete. 
2.National Council for Cement and Building Materials (NCCBM) is an organization under the administrative control of Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce & Industry.
3.NCCBM is a regulatory body that controls the cement and building materials industry in India..
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Question No. 3
With reference to the Samudra Prahari, a Coastguard Ship, consider the following statements:
1.The vessel is designed to operate twin-engine Advanced Light Helicopters and to operate and embark Chetak helicopter. 
2.It is equipped with state-of-the-art pollution control gear to mitigate oil spills in the Exclusive Economic Zone.
3.The vessel also serves as a research ship and will be utilized for conducting in-depth ocean research..
How many of the above statements are correct?
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Question No. 4
With reference to the cement industry in India, consider the following statements::
1.India’s cement industry is fourth largest in the world.:
2.The cement industry in India plays a key role in the circular economy framework in the country.:
Select the correct statements using the codes given below:
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Question No. 5
With reference to the Climate Ambition Summit (CAS) consider the following statements:
1.The Summit represents a critical political milestone for demonstrating that there is collective global will to accelerate the pace and scale of a just transition to a more equitable renewable-energy based, climate-resilient global economy. 
2.Under the summit, scientists present their findings and research related to climate change..
Select the correct statements using the codes given below:
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Question No. 6
With reference to the General Crop Estimation Survey (GCES) consider the following statements:
1.It is a survey conducted by the Ministry of Food and Consumer Affairs to estimate the demand for major crops in the country.
2.It is based on the crop cutting experiment (CCE) method, in which randomly selected crop plots are harvested and the yield is measured.
3.The GCES has been revolutionized with the launch of a mobile application and web portal that provide a comprehensive repository of yield estimation, including village-wise GCES plan.
How many of the above statements are correct?
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Question No. 7
Consider the following statements:
1.Women’s representation in Lok Sabha has increased from 5% in the first Lok Sabha to 15% in the last Lok Sabha elections.
2.No state in India has more than 20% women representation in its Assembly.
Select the correct statements using the codes given below:
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Question No. 8
Consider the following statements::
1.Vanadium is an inert metal.
2.Brazil is the world’s largest exporter of vanadium while China has the highest vanadium reserves in the world.
Select the correct statements using the codes given below::
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Question No. 9
With reference to the Digital forensics, consider the following statements:
1.It is the process of identifying, preserving, collecting, analyzing, and presenting digital evidence in a court of law.
2.Digital forensics tools can predict future cybercrimes and stop them before they happen.
3.Its development and application are critical in enhancing the security measures in place, helping to safeguard sensitive information in various sectors.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Question No. 10
Consider the following statements:
1.Unlike the G7, BRICS lacks a strong ideological alignment and cohesiveness. 
2.BRICS faces more internal disagreements among its members as compared to G7.
Select the correct statements using the codes given below:
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