10 PM Daily Current Affairs Quiz -September 28, 2023
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Question No. 1
. With reference to Norman E Borlaug Award, consider the following statements:
1.The award is presented every year by the World Food Prize Foundation.
2.The award is given to honor achievements in the field of underwater archaeology..
Select the correct statements using the codes given below::
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Question No. 2
. With reference to the State of the Rhino Report, 2023 consider the following statements:
1.As per the report, in Asia dramatically increased precipitation and longer monsoon periods could cause more direct deaths of rhinos.
2.Greater one-horned rhinos reside primarily in India and Nepal, though there is a population that occasionally crosses into Bhutan. 
Select the correct statements using the codes given below:
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Question No. 3
With reference to Angel Tax, consider the following statements:
1.Angel tax is a tax that listed companies are liable to pay on the capital they raise through the issue of shares.
2.The term “angel” in Angel Tax refers to individual investors or groups of investors who provide early-stage funding to startups.
3.The scope of Angel Tax was expanded in the Budget to include non-resident investors, whereas previously it applied only to investments made by resident or local investors.
How many of the above statements are correct?
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Question No. 4
With reference to Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting (BRSR) consider the following statements::
1.It is a reporting framework that requires Indian companies to provide quantitative metrics on financial factors.
2.The framework is a mandatory disclosure mechanism for top 1000 listed companies or businesses to report their performance on environmental, social and governance (ESG) aspects and demonstrate their commitment to responsible business practices.
3.It seeks disclosures from listed entities on their performance against the nine principles of the National Guidelines for Responsible Business Conduct (NGRBC).
Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Question No. 5
With reference to the Scheme for Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) consider the following statements:
1.The RoDTEP scheme is designed to make Indian exports more competitive in the global market.
2.It is a scheme that imposes duties and taxes on exported products.
3.The tax refund rates under the scheme range from 0.5% to 4.3% depending on the sector and the product.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Question No. 6
With reference to Balsams plant, consider the following statements:
1.These are flowering plants known for their small pink flowers.
2.They are locally called as Kasithumba.
3.Anamudi, the highest mountain in the Western Ghats, and the surrounding high ranges are known for the diversity of wild balsams.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Question No. 7
Consider the following statements:
tatement-I: The estimated mean daily salt intake in India is 8 g, which exceeds the World Health Organization’s recommended limit of up to 5 g per day.
Statement-II: A high sodium level in the diet reduces the severity of stroke and cardiac failure.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
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Question No. 8
Consider the following statements:
1.Habitat destruction compels disease-carrying animals to encroach upon human habitats. 
2.High temperatures are not responsible for bringing any changes in the genetic structure of pathogens.
3.Human-induced climate change is giving rise to an unprecedented vulnerability to health crises.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Question No. 9
With reference to Green Hydrogen Mission, consider the following statements:
1.It is a program aimed at promoting the use of hydrogen made through non-renewable processes.
2.The Green Hydrogen Mission is expected to enhance energy security in India.
3.It also aims at reducing the use of renewable energy sources in India.
How many of the above statements are correct?
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Question No. 10
With reference to the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act 2023, consider the following statements:
1.It mandates greater accountability and transparency from private corporations and government institutions regarding data practices.
2.It gives people more control over their data and includes the right to be forgotten.
Select the correct statements using the codes given below:
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