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We are posting 10 PM Current Affairs MCQs for today. On a daily basis, we post 10 MCQs, based on daily current affairs from PIB, The Hindu, Indian Express, DTE, TOI, and Live Mint.

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Question No. 1

With reference to Sir Syed Ahmed Khan, consider the following statements:
1.He was a strong advocate for women’s education and campaigned against harmful practices such as female infanticide, polygamy, child marriage, and sati.
2.The “Causes of the Indian Revolt” is a famous book written by Sir Syed Ahmed Khan.
3.Sir Syed Ahmed Khan’s religious writings show that he was a staunch supporter of traditional dogma and religious orthodoxy.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?:

A1 and 2 only

B1 only

C2 and 3 only

D1, 2 and 3

Question No. 2

Consider the following statements::
Statement-I: Palliative care is a specialized form of medical care and support provided to individuals with serious, life-limiting illnesses, with the goal of enhancing their quality of life and alleviating suffering.
Statement-II: Palliative care is included in the list of services covered by Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY).
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements? :

ABoth Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I

BBoth Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I

CStatement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect

DStatement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct

Question No. 3

With reference to the Collegium system in India, consider the following statements:
1.The collegium system governs the appointment and transfer of judges in the subordinate courts.
2.The collegium system is based on the principle of judicial independence.
3.A reiterated decision by the Collegium holds legal authority and is mandatory for the government to implement.
Which of the statements given above are correct? :

A1 and 2 only

B2 and 3 only

C1 and 3 only

D1, 2 and 3

Question No. 4

Arrange the following Indian ports in the North to South direction:
1.Nagapattinam Port
2.Dhamra Port
3.Gangavaram Port
4.Haldia Port.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

A4-2-3-1

B4-3-2-1

C3-2-1-4

D3-2-4-1

Question No. 5

Consider the following statements:
1.There is no single national-level regulator in India that is responsible for approving all environmental clearances for projects.
2.Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is only required for projects that are likely to have a negative impact on the environment.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?:

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

Question No. 6

With reference to the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor (EDFC), consider the following statements::
1.It is a pipeline project for transporting oil and gas from the eastern states of India to the western states.
2.It is being constructed by the Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL).
3.The corridor runs from Alwar in Rajasthan to Giridih in Jharkhand..
How many of the above statements are correct?

AOnly one

BOnly two

CAll three

DNone

Question No. 7

Market-based solutions to carbon mitigation are policies that use market forces to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. In this context, which of the following solutions to carbon mitigation is explicitly used by India?
1.Carbon tax
2.Perform, Achieve and Trade (PAT)
3.Energy efficiency certificates (EEC)
4.Renewable energy subsidies
Select the correct answer from the code given below:

A1, 2 and 3 only

B2, 3 and 4 only

C2 and 4 only

DAll of the above

Question No. 8

Consider the following statements with reference to Geographical Indications (GI) Tag:
1.GI Tag is a certification that ensures a product is of the highest quality.
2.To be eligible for a GI tag, a product must have a specific geographical origin and its unique qualities must be due to that origin.
3.Jaderi namakatti, from Tamil Nadu, has recently receive the GI tag..
Which of the statements given above are correct?:

A1 and 2 only

B2 and 3 only

C1 and 3 only

D1, 2 and 3

Question No. 9

With reference to Metal-insulator transition (MIT) consider the following statements:
1.It is a phase transition that occurs in a material when it changes from being a metal to being an insulator.
2.Nickel dioxide is capable of undergoing MIT.
3.MITs can be triggered by various factors, such as temperature, pressure, and doping.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

A1 and 2 only

B2 and 3 only

C1 and 3 only

D1, 2 and 3

Question No. 10

Dampa tiger reserve is located in –

AMadhya Pradesh

B)Mizoram

CAssam

DUttarakhand

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