We posted 6 questions in 10 PM Daily Quiz on 1 July, 2016. Thanks for the amazing response. These questions will help you polish concepts based on current affairs. In case you have not attempted them, please attempt them by clicking below.
Q.1) The medium range surface-to-air missile missile (MR-SAM) developed jointly by India and
a) USA
b) Russia
c) Israel
d) Germany
Answer-c
Explanation:-
- The medium range surface-to-air missile missile (MR-SAM) developed jointly by India and Israel was successfully test-fired.
- During the test, the missile was launched from a mobile launcher in the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur, Odisha.
- After getting signal from the radars, the missile successfully intercepted a moving aerial target supported by unmanned air vehicle (UAV) ‘Banshee’.
Q.2) The Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) has launched long-term monitoring studies project to document the effect of climate change on animal biodiversity in five Himalayan states. Which of the following states comes under this?
- Uttarakhand
- West Bengal
- Jammu and Kashmir
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer-a
Explanation:–
- The Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) has launched long-term monitoring studies project to document the effect of climate change on animal biodiversity in five Himalayan states.
- These five Himalayan states are Uttarakhand, West Bengal, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh.
Q.3) Consider the following statements regarding Zoological Survey of India (ZSI)
- ZSI is the apex institution on flora taxonomy in India.
- ZSI publishes Red Data Book on Indian Animals.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both are correct
d) Neither is true
Answer-b
Explanation:-
- ZSI is the apex institution on animal (fauna) taxonomy in India.
- Established: 1 July 1916. 2016 is the centenary year of ZSI. Headquarter: It also has 16 regional centres located in different parts of the country.
- Objective: To promote the survey, exploration, research and documentation on various aspects of animal taxonomy in the Indian subcontinent.
- It also seeks advancement of knowledge on animal taxonomy. Functions under: Union Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MoEFCC). It activities are coordinated by the Conservation and Survey Division of MoEFCC.
- It has been declared as the designated repository for the National Zoological Collection as per section 39 of the National Biodiversity Act, 2002
- Activities Undertaken: Study of the fauna of states, of conservation areas, of important ecosystems.
- Status survey of endangered species, fauna of India and ecological Studies & Environmental impact assessments.
- ZSI publishes Red Data Book on Indian Animals. It was first published in 1983 and is similar to Red Data Book published by IUCN.
Q.4) Shijian-16 satellite was in news recently. It belongs to
a) Japan
b) North Korea
c) South Korea
d) China
Answer-d
Explanation:-
- China has successfully launched its second Shijian-16 series satellite for space research and experiments. The first Shijian-16 satellite was launched in October 2013.
- The second Shijian-16 satellite will be used for space environment measurements and technology testing.
- It will mainly probe the space environment, radiation and its effects and also record space physical environment parameters and conduct other related space experiments.
Q.5) Consider the following statements regarding Defence Communication Network (DCN)
- DCN is the largest single satellite network in the Indian Defence Forces, spread across the country.
- It has been designed, developed and deployed by the information technology services, distribution and digital solutions firm HCL Infosystems.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both are correct
d) Neither is true
Answer-c
Explanation:-
- India’s first integrated Defence Communication Network (DCN) was launched by Union Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar in South Block, Delhi The network will enable India Army, Air force, Navy and the Special Forces Command to share situational awareness for a faster decision-making process.
- DCN is the largest single satellite network in the Indian Defence Forces, spread across the country. It is a strategic, highly secure and scalable system.
- It has has a pan-India reach from Ladakh to the North East to island territories. The tri-communication network makes voice data and video data accessible to the three services over a secured network.
- It has been designed, developed and deployed by the information technology services, distribution and digital solutions firm HCL Infosystems. It is capable of working on both terrestrial as well as satellite mode of communication and has also been fixed onboard different military vehicles.
Q.6) Prashikshak was in news recently, it is
a) An award which will be given to teachers from secondary level
b) Scheme which provides subsidised education to secondary level students
c) An online teacher education portal for District Institutes of Education and Training (DIETs)
d) None of the above
Answer-c
Explanation:-
- The Union Human Resource Development (HRD) Ministry has launched ‘Prashikshak’- an online teacher education portal for District Institutes of Education and Training (DIETs).
- The portal has been developed by the Union HRD ministry in collaboration with the Central Square Foundation, a policy think tank focused on improving quality of school education.
- It is an open online platform for collecting and reporting data from all DIETs which will help in the establishment of a strong monitoring mechanism.
- Prashikshak users will comprise pre-service teacher educators, DIET faculty and principals, policy makers at district, state and national level and the general public.
- The portal will strengthen the teacher education system in four ways (i) It will equip government officials with data for decision making, (ii) empower aspiring teachers (iii) Support innovation in teachers’ education and (iv) Increase transparency.
- It will help DIETs to make informed decisions about their institutes and compare the performance of their institute against other DIETs by facilitating online reporting of data. It will provide insightful analysis to strengthen the teacher education scheme in the country and allow states to spot areas where resources can be targeted.
- District Institutes of Education and Training (DIETs) DIETs were formed under the Centrally Sponsored Scheme on Teacher Education (CSSTE). They offer pre-service and in-service teacher training programmes for Government elementary school teachers.
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