DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS: 20 July 2024

Brown bear

Why in News: The recent decision by the Romanian parliament to cull nearly 500 brown bears to address their overpopulation has caused widespread shock and disbelief among animal enthusiasts around the globe.

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About Brown Bears

Diet:

  • Brown bears are omnivorous, consuming a wide range of nutritious foods.
  • Their diet varies with seasonal availability of different food sources.

Habitat:

  • They inhabit diverse environments, including desert edges, high mountain forests, and ice fields.

Distribution:

  • Brown bears are now present in limited numbers from western Europe and Palestine to eastern Siberia and the Himalayan region.

Ecosystem Roles:

  • They play crucial roles as predators and seed dispersers in their ecosystems.

Characteristics:

  • Brown bears can stand on two legs, walk on the soles of their feet, and use their paws similarly to human hands.
  • They are Europe’s largest carnivores, capable of running at speeds of up to 30 mph.
  • In Romania, bears communicate through tree scratch marks, scent, and vocalizations.
  • Romania hosts over 60% of Europe’s brown bear population.

Conservation Status:

  • IUCN: Least Concern
  • CITES: Appendix I

 

Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite

Why in News: A recent study conducted by the Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) has confirmed the theory that the galaxy OJ 287, located four billion light-years away, harbors two black holes at its center.

TESS Overview

About Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS):

Mission Objective:

  • A NASA mission focused on detecting planets orbiting the brightest stars visible from Earth.
  • Designed to identify thousands of exoplanets around prominent dwarf stars in the sky.

Findings:

  • Has discovered 410 confirmed exoplanets, showcasing a range from small, rocky worlds to massive planets.
  • Highlights the diverse array of planets within our galaxy.

Background:

  • Serves as a follow-up to NASA’s successful Kepler space telescope, which identified thousands of exoplanets over a decade.

Launch Details:

  • Launched on April 18, 2018, aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral.

Orbit and Observation:

  • Orbits Earth every 12 to 15 days in a high Earth orbit, providing a largely unobstructed view of the sky.

Mission Status:

  • The prime mission concluded on July 4, 2020; currently, TESS is engaged in an extended mission.

 

Bhil tribe

Why in News: Recently, a significant number of individuals from the Bhil tribe assembled at a rally in Mangarh Dham, Rajasthan, to renew their longstanding call for the creation of a separate ‘Bhil state’.

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About Bhil Tribe

Historical Significance:

  • The Bhils are among the oldest tribes in India.
  • The term ‘Bhil’ originates from ‘villu’ or ‘billu,’ meaning Bow in Dravidian languages.

Ethnic Classification:

  • Bhils are identified as Dravidian racial tribes of Western India and belong to the Australoid group.

Sub-Groups:

  • The tribe is primarily divided into two groups: central Bhils and eastern or Rajput Bhils.
  • Central Bhils reside in the mountain regions of Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Rajasthan, with some in northeastern Tripura.

Language:

  • They speak Bhili, an Indo-Aryan language.

Religious Practices:

  • Worship varies regionally; common deities include Khandoba, Kanhoba, Bahiroba, and Sitalmata.
  • Some venerate the Tiger God, ‘vaghdev.’
  • Badvas, hereditary sorcerers, are consulted for various occasions.

Festivals:

  • The Baneshwar fair is the major festival, celebrated during Shivratri and dedicated to Baneshwar Mahadev (Lord Shiva).

 

Ratapani Wildlife Sanctuary

Why in News: The Madhya Pradesh State Wildlife Board has given the green light to designate Ratapani Wildlife Sanctuary, located on the outskirts of Bhopal, as the eighth tiger reserve in the state.

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About Ratapani Wildlife Sanctuary:

  • Location and Size: It spans 823 sq. km across the Raisen and Sehore districts in Madhya Pradesh, situated on the Vindhya Hills and stretching parallel to the northern side of the Narmada River, with the Kolar River marking its western boundary.
  • History: Initially notified in 1976 and expanded in 1983, the sanctuary was designated as a Tiger Reserve in 2008.
  • Cultural Significance: The sanctuary includes Bhimbetka, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its rock shelters and paintings.
  • Landscape: The terrain is rugged, featuring hills, valleys, plateaus, and plains.
  • Flora: The vegetation comprises dry and moist deciduous forests, with about 55% covered by teak. The remaining area features various dry deciduous species.
  • Fauna: Home to an estimated 40 tigers, the sanctuary also shelters the endangered Chinkara and other animals such as Panthers, Hyenas, Jackals, Indian Foxes, Wild Dogs, Jungle Cats, Small Indian Civets, Blue Bulls, Black Bucks, Chausinghas, Spotted Deer, and Barking Deer.

 

Newcastle Disease (ND)

Why in News: Brazil’s agriculture ministry recently declared an animal health emergency in Rio Grande do Sul, the southernmost state, following the detection of Newcastle disease on a poultry farm.

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About Newcastle Disease (ND):

  • Overview: Newcastle Disease is a highly contagious and often severe illness that affects birds worldwide, particularly domestic poultry. It is caused by a virus from the paramyxovirus family and impacts the respiratory, nervous, and digestive systems of birds.
  • Affected Species: The disease primarily affects poultry such as chickens.

Transmission:

  • ND spreads mainly through direct contact with infected or carrier birds.
  • The virus can be present in the feces of infected birds, contaminating the environment.
  • Transmission can also occur through contact with contaminated feces, respiratory secretions, or contaminated food, water, equipment, and clothing.
  • ND viruses can persist in the environment for several weeks, especially in cooler conditions.
  • The disease is extremely contagious, with almost all birds in a susceptible flock becoming infected within two to six days of exposure.

Symptoms: Infected birds may exhibit:

  • Loss of appetite, coughing, gasping, nasal discharge, watery eyes, and bright green diarrhea.
  • Nervous signs such as paralysis and convulsions.
  • Swollen, enlarged, and discolored combs and wattles (purple or blue).
  • Reduced egg production, with any eggs laid being soft-shelled and malformed.

Treatment: There is no cure for ND. In many regions, infected and susceptible birds near an outbreak are culled to prevent the spread of the disease. Prevention relies on vaccination and strict biosecurity measures.

Daily Current Affairs Quiz

Graphics Processing Unit,International Day of Mathematics, ‘Vocal for Local’ Initiative, Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY), Promissory Note

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Q.4. Consider the following statements about Graphics Processing Unit
1.Similar to a central processing unit (CPU), a GPU is a chip component found in computing devices.
2.GPUs operate through parallel processing, a technique in which numerous processors manage distinct segments of a given task simultaneously.
Choose the incorrect statement:

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Q.1. What is the significance behind commemorating March 14 as the International Day of Mathematics?

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Q.3. Consider the following statements with reference to the ‘Vocal for Local’ Initiative:

  1. It is a project led by NITI Aayog as part of its Aspirational Blocks Programme.
  2. Within this endeavor, products indigenous to 500 aspirational blocks have been identified and unified under the Aakanksha brand.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Q.4. With reference to Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY), consider the following statements:

  1. This scheme is designed for young girls, focuses on small deposits.
  2. Individuals residing outside the country are not qualified to initiate these accounts.
  3. Families can open SSY scheme accounts without any specified upper limit.

How many of the above statements are correct?

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Q.5. With reference to Promissory Note, consider the following:

  1. It represents a commitment in writing to reimburse a specific amount of money in return for a loan or alternative financial support.
  2. It is permissible only when backed by collateral.
  3. Promissory Notes issued within a particular Indian State cannot be submitted in a different State.

How many of the above statements are correct?

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DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZ

National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and the Global Alliance for National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI), National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI), Chip 4 Initiative, objectives of the Chip 4 Initiative

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Q.1. With reference to the Global Alliance for National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI), consider the following statements:
1. GANHRI’s supreme deliberative body is the General Assembly.
2. The Bureau, the GANHRI executive committee, is comprised of 16 members, with 4 from each of GANHRI’s regional networks of Africa, Americas, Asia-Pacific, and Europe.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Q.2. Regarding the accreditation of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and the Global Alliance for National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI), consider the following statements:
1.  NHRC’s lack of diversity was addressed through an amendment to the Protection of Human Rights Act in 2019.
2. ANHRI is responsible for reviewing and accrediting National Human Rights Institutions (NHRI) in compliance with the Paris Principles every three years.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Q.3. With reference to the Chip 4 Initiative, consider the following statements:
1. The Chip 4 Initiative aims to increase chip exports to China.
2. It is also known as the “Fab 4” initiative and includes the U.S., Japan, Taiwan, and South Korea.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Q.4. Regarding the objectives of the Chip 4 Initiative, consider the following statements:

  1. One of the objectives is to support industry efforts to concentrate their manufacturing base in China.
  2. The initiative aims to develop policies related to the export of the most advanced semiconductors and equipment.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Q.5. With reference to the Chip 4 Initiative, consider the following statements:
1.The initiative includes the world’s top semiconductor-producing countries.
2.”Fab” in the “Fab 4” initiative refers to the fabrication plants.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZ

Factor cost of a good, MedTech Mitra portal, tigers in India, Pong Dam Wildlife Sanctuary, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)

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Q.1. Consider the following statements:
1. In renewable energy storage installations, India ranks as the fifth-largest country globally.
2. Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) operate on the principle of transmitting electricity directly across extended distances.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Q.2.Pong Dam Wildlife Sanctuary is located at

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Q.3. Consider the following statements about tigers in India:
1.With a minimum count of 3,167 tigers, India hosts over 70% of the worldwide wild tiger population.
2.In the present year, nine tiger reserves obtained CA|TS accreditation.
3.India’s wild tiger population is experiencing a strong annual growth rate of 16%.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

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Q.4. Consider the following statements about MedTech Mitra portal
1.The online portal is designed to support medtech innovators by providing assistance in clinical evaluation, regulatory facilitation, and the adoption of new products.
2.A collaborative effort between the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and the Ministry of Ayush, the portal operates under the guidance of NITI Aayog’s Atal Innovation Mission.

Choose the correct statements:

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Q.5. The Factor cost of a good include(s) which of the following?
1. Payments for raw materials.
2. Wages to labour for production.
3. Taxes.

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DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZ

Human Poverty Index, Migrants, Human Development Report (HDR), population growth in India, factors influence the location of Urban Settlements

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Q. 1. While calculating the Human Poverty Index, Which of the following parameters is/are taken into account?
1. The probability of not surviving till the age of 40
2. Adult literacy rate
3. Number of small children who are underweight

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Q.2. Consider the following statements:
1. A migrant is both an immigrant and an emigrant at the same time.
2. Migrants who move into a new place are called emigrants while migrants who move out of a place are called immigrants.

Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?

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Q.3. Consider the following statements:
1. Human Development Report (HDR) is an annual report published by the Human Development Report Office of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
2. Human Development Report Office releases the Gender Inequality Index.
3. The first HDR was launched in 1990 by the Pakistani economist Mahbub ul Haq and Indian Nobel laureate Amartya Sen.

How many of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Q.4. With respect to population growth in India , consider the following statements:
1. Phase 1 (1901-1920) is characterized as a stagnant or stationary phase
2. In the period of steady population growth, the crude birth rate remained high.
3. Increased international migration, involving Tibetans, Bangladeshis, Nepalese, and individuals from Pakistan, played a role in the elevated growth rate in phase 3 of population growth.

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Q.5. Which of the following factors influence the location of Urban Settlements?
1. Proximity to trade routes
2. Natural Defence
3. Raw material and local energy supplies
4. Valuable minerals

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DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZ

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Q.1. What is the significance behind commemorating March 14 as the International Day of Mathematics?

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Q.2. Consider the following statements
1. Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) function as substances that contribute to ozone depletion (ODS) and act as potent greenhouse gases simultaneously.
2. The Kigali Amendment, an extension of the Montreal Protocol, targets an 80% reduction in the consumption of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) by the year 2047.
Choose the incorrect statement:

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Q.3. Which of the following best describes a ballistic missile?

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Q.4. Consider the following statements regarding the Islamic Reform Movements during 19th century in British India:
1.The Ahmadiya movement embraced a progressive perspective, advocating against practices such as polygamy, the veiling of women, and traditional divorce rules.
2.The Deoband Movement sought to disseminate the unadulterated teachings of the Quran and Hadith among Muslims.

Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?

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Q.5. Consider the following statements with reference to Ebola:
1. The disease is attributed to viruses primarily located in sub-Saharan Africa.
2. At present, there exists no recognized treatment for this ailment.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZ

Ninth Schedule, Coalition Governments, lawsuits by or against the government, responsibilities and obligations of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) in India, International Customary Law

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Q.1. The Ninth Schedule was incorporated into the Indian Constitution while the Prime Minister in office was.

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Q.2. Consider the following statements with reference to the Coalition Governments:
1. The Janta Party established the inaugural coalition government at the national level in India in 1977.
2. For a group to be designated as a coalition, it necessitates the participation of a minimum of three political parties.
3. A coalition government consistently operates in accordance with a shared minimal agenda or program.
Which of the above-given statements is/are correct?

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Q.3. With reference to the lawsuits by or against the government, consider the following statements:
1. When initiating legal proceedings against the central government, it is appropriate to use the term ‘Government of India’ as the reference.
2. An entity has the option to institute a legal action against the government for violating contractual obligations.
3. In India, the government can face legal action for civil misconduct committed by its officials in the course of carrying out non-sovereign duties.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Q.4. What are the responsibilities and obligations of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) in India?
1. He guarantees the setup of election facilities and conducts demonstrations of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) in each district.
2. He assesses the state’s law and order conditions during the electoral process.
3. He assigns symbols to candidates participating in the elections.
4. He examines the nomination forms submitted by candidates running for office.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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Q.5. With reference to ‘International Customary Law’, consider the following statements:
1.International Customary Law is established based on widely accepted practices that function as legal norms in different nations.
2.These regulations lack the force of binding legal rules since they are not underpinned by international agreements or treaties.
3.The Indian judicial and legal system does not acknowledge the legitimacy of this legal framework.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZ

Cholederm, aspartame, tobacco cultivation

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Q.1. With reference to tobacco cultivation, consider the following statements:

1.Nicotiana tabacum and N. rustica are the two varieties commonly cultivated for producing commercial tobacco.
2. N. rustica is widely cultivated in most countries of the world, while N. tabacum is restricted to India, Russia, and a few other Asiatic countries.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Q.2. Concerning the top producers of tobacco in India, consider the following statements:
1.Gujarat has the highest production and productivity of tobacco in India.
2.Andhra Pradesh follows Gujarat in tobacco production in India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Q.3. With reference to aspartame, consider the following statements:

1.The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) categorizes aspartame as “possibly carcinogenic” to humans.
2.Aspartame is about 200 times sweeter than table sugar.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Q.4. Regarding the chemical composition of aspartame, consider the following statements:
1.Aspartame consists of three amino acids – L-aspartic acid, L-phenylalanine, and L-methionine.
2.Aspartic acid is produced naturally by your body, and phenylalanine is an essential
amino acid that is intaken from food.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Q.5. What is Cholederm?

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DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZ

Global Alliance for National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI), National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and the Global Alliance for National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI), Chip 4 Initiative, objectives of the Chip 4 Initiative, 

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Q.1.With reference to the Global Alliance for National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI), consider the following statements:
1. GANHRI’s supreme deliberative body is the General Assembly.
2. The Bureau, the GANHRI executive committee, is comprised of 16 members, with 4 from each of GANHRI’s regional networks of Africa, Americas, Asia-Pacific, and Europe.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Q.2. Regarding the accreditation of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and the Global Alliance for National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI), consider the following statements:
1. NHRC’s lack of diversity was addressed through an amendment to the Protection of Human Rights Act in 2019.
2. GANHRI is responsible for reviewing and accrediting National Human Rights Institutions (NHRI) in compliance with the Paris Principles every three years.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Q.3. With reference to the Chip 4 Initiative, consider the following statements:
1. The Chip 4 Initiative aims to increase chip exports to China.
2. It is also known as the “Fab 4” initiative and includes the U.S., Japan, Taiwan, and South Korea.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Q.4. Regarding the objectives of the Chip 4 Initiative, consider the following statements:

1.One of the objectives is to support industry efforts to concentrate their manufacturing base in China.
2.The initiative aims to develop policies related to the export of the most advanced semiconductors and equipment.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Q.5. With reference to the Chip 4 Initiative, consider the following statements:
1. The initiative includes the world’s top semiconductor-producing countries.
2. “Fab” in the “Fab 4” initiative refers to the fabrication plants.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZ

VRRR auctions, Reverse Repo, Repo Rate, N. rustica, N. tabacum, Tobacco cultivation in India, Tobacco Board

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Q.1. Consider the following statements:
1. The VRRR auction is a monetary policy tool aimed at injecting liquidity into the banking system.
2. Reverse Repo refers to the rate at which the RBI borrows money from commercial banks.
3. Repo Rate is utilized by monetary authorities to regulate inflation by controlling the money supply.

Which of the statements given above are incorrect?

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Q.2. Considering Reverse Repo and its functions, evaluate the following statements:
1. Reverse Repo is a tool to control the money supply within the country.
2. It involves the RBI paying interest to commercial banks for excess cash reserves held with the central bank.
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Q.3. With reference to Tobacco Cultivation, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. N. rustica is extensively cultivated in various countries across the globe for commercial tobacco production.
2. The highest production and productivity of N. tabacum in India occur in the state of Gujarat.
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Q.4. Consider the following statements

  1.  Tobacco cultivation in India was initiated by British colonialists in the 18th century.
  2.  Tobacco cultivation requires a high amount of rainfall, preferably exceeding 1500 mm during the season.

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Q.5. With reference to the Tobacco Board, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. The Tobacco Board operates under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare.
2. Its headquarters are situated in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.
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DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZ

English success over French, Ramakrishna Parmahamsa, Ramabai Ranade, Financing Agrochemical Reduction and Management Programme (FARM), Vitamin D

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Q.1. Consider the following statements with respect to Vitamin D:
1. Vitamin D is a type of vitamin that dissolves in fat.
2. Consuming too much Vitamin D can result in the condition known as Hypercalcemia.
3. The recommended daily intake of vitamin D for humans is 10 micrograms.
How many of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

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Q.2. Consider the following statements about Financing Agrochemical Reduction and Management Programme (FARM)
1. The objective is to prevent the release of harmful persistent organic pollutants into the environment resulting from the utilization of detrimental chemicals in agriculture.
2. The initiative is overseen by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) with backing from the Global Environment Facility (GEF).
3. India abstains from participation in this program due to its prohibition on the use of chemical fertilizers.
How many of the statements given above are correct?

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Q.3. Which of the following are the causes for the English success over French?
1. The English company operated as a privately owned enterprise, while the French company was under the control and regulation of the French government.
2. The superiority of the English navy over its French counterpart was evident.
3. The English controlled three significant locations—Calcutta, Bombay, and Madras—while the French held only Pondicherry.
4. The French prioritized territorial ambitions over commercial interests, leading to a shortage of funds for the French company.

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Q.4. Consider the following statements:

1.Ramakrishna Paramahansa emphasised that the service of man was the service of God.
2.Swami Vivekananda was the disciple of Ramakrishna Paramahansa.
3.The Ramakrishna Mission laid emphasis on personal salvation.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

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Q.5. Consider the following statements regarding Ramabai Ranade:
1.In Bombay, she initiated the establishment of the ‘Hindu Ladies Social and Literary Club.’
2.She played a foundational role as one of the creators of Seva Sadan.
3.The authorship of ‘Stree Purush Tulana’ (or ‘Comparison of Men and Women’) is attributed to her.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Daily Current Affairs Quiz

Ebola, UN Security Council, Anchor banks, Nomination Procedure in Lok Sabha, Kashmir Hangul

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Q.1. Consider the following statements about Kashmir Hangul
1. Exclusive to the Kashmir hills, this species is confined to the boundaries of Dachigam National Park.
2. Identified as critically endangered according to the IUCN Red List.
3. Designated as the official State animal of Jammu and Kashmir.
Which of the above statements are correct?

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Q.2. Consider the following statements about Nomination Procedure in Lok Sabha
1. Any Indian citizen listed as a voter is eligible to nominate themselves for a Lok Sabha seat.
2. The nomination form, accompanied by the specified security deposit, can be submitted to the District Election Officer.
Choose the incorrect statement:

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Q.3. Which of the following correctly describes the concept of ‘Anchor banks’?

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Q.4. Consider the following statements with respect to the ‘UN Security Council’:
1. Comprising 5 member states with permanent status and 10 member states with non-permanent status serving terms of 2 years each.
2. The principle of “veto power” within the UN Security Council grants exclusive authority to the Secretary-General to veto resolutions.
3. The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) does not hold the authority to approve the admission of new member states to the United Nations.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

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Q.5. Consider the following statements with reference to Ebola:
1. The disease is attributed to viruses primarily located in sub-Saharan Africa.
2. At present, there exists no recognized treatment for this ailment.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZ

No religion, No caste, and No God for mankind, Sahadran Ayyappan, Islamic Reform Movements, Majeed Brigade, Battle of Okinawa, Great Indian Bustard (GIB)

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Q.1.Consider the following statements with respect to the Great Indian Bustard (GIB):
1. It holds the distinction of being the State Bird of Rajasthan.
2. It is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN.
Choose the correct statement:

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Q.2. Consider the following statements about Battle of Okinawa
1. The conflict occurred between American and Japanese troops and is considered the final significant engagement of World War II.
2. The defeat in this battle by Japanese forces played a direct role in shaping the American choice to deploy atomic bombs against Japan.
Choose the incorrect statement:

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Q.3. Recently, the ‘Majeed Brigade’ was in the news. Which one of the following best describes it?

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Q.4. Consider the following statements regarding the Islamic Reform Movements during 19th century in British India:
1.The Ahmadiya movement embraced a progressive perspective, advocating against practices such as polygamy, the veiling of women, and traditional divorce rules.
2.The Deoband Movement sought to disseminate the unadulterated teachings of the Quran and Hadith among Muslims.

Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?

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Q.5. The attribution of the statement “No religion, No caste, and No God for mankind” is associated with:

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