Oct 08th, 2021 - Daily Quiz
1. The upcoming MITRA parks in India could revolutionize the production of
(a) Pharmaceutical products
(b) Textile products
(c) Steel products
(d) Fertilizer products
2. CRISPR-Cas9 has been in the news recently, is:
(a) a series of multipurpose geostationary satellites launched by ISO to satisfy the telecommunications, broadcasting, meteorology, and search and rescue operations.
(b) a system used by bacterial cells to recognise and destroy vital DNA as a form of adaptive immunity.
(c) the world’s smallest satellite launched by NASA.
(d) the world’s smallest satellite launched by ISRO.
3. With reference to the Swadesh darshan scheme, Consider the following statements
1. It is a scheme to promote tourism in India based on 14 thematic circuits.
2. It is a sub-scheme under the National Mission on Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Drive (PRASAD) scheme.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
4. Consider the following statements related to High Ambition Coalition (HAC) for Nature and People
1. It is an intergovernmental group which aims to halt the accelerating loss of species, and protect vital ecosystems.
2. It has more than 70 member countries.
3. India recently became its member.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
5. Consider the following monkey species
1. Hoolack Gibbon
2. Javan Gibbon
3. Golden Langur
Which of the above is/are found in India?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 2 and 3 only
Answer's
1- (b)
https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Coimbatore/textile-industry-welcomes-pm-mitra-scheme/article36865838.ece
2- (b)
https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/2020-chemistry-nobel-for-developing-crisprcas9-genetic-scissors/article32795396.ece
3- (d)
https://www.aninews.in/news/national/general-news/mos-ajay-bhatt-flags-off-buddhist-circuit-train-under-swadesh-darshan-scheme-to-tap-potential-of-tourism20211005023641/
4- (d)
https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2021/oct/07/india-joins-high-ambition-coalition-for-nature-and-people-2368918.html
5- (c)
https://indianexpress.com/article/world/indonesia-race-to-preserve-habitat-of-javan-gibbon-7557172/
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