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Oct 11th, 2021 - Daily Quiz
1. The international agreement Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) intends to control and regulated the nuclear domain of
(a) Israel
(b) North Korea
(c) Iran
(d) Iraq
2. Consider the following statements about Quantum Key Distribution (QKD)
1. It is a secured communication method based on quantum mechanics.
2. Random secret key is the hallmark of Quantum Key Distribution.
3. QKD could enable the two communicating users to detect the presence of any third party trying to gain knowledge of the key.
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
3. The GOAL (Going Online as Leaders) programme which aims to digitally skill and empower a specific community is under the
(a) Ministry of Tribal Affairs
(b) Ministry of Skill Development
(c) Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change
(d) Ministry of Education
4. Consider the following bodies of solar system
1. Comets
2. Asteroids
3. Meteoroids
Which of the above solar system bodies could end up as meteorites, also known as shooting stars or falling stars?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
5. Consider the following statements regarding Aryabhatta
1. He was an ancient era astronomer who belonged to the court of King Harshavardhana.
2. He calculated the value of Pi
3. India’s first satellite sent into orbit was named after him.
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
Answer's
1- (c)
https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/in-sync-with-india-on-afghan-terror-concerns-us-deputy-secy-of-state-wendy-sherman-101633546856543.html
2- (d)
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/telecom/telecom-news/telecom-secretary-asks-c-dot-to-work-on-6g-launches-quantum-communication-lab/articleshow/86910729.cms
3- (a)
https://orissadiary.com/padma-vibhushan-dr-teejan-bai-inspires-mentees-and-mentors-of-goal-program-of-ministry-of-tribal-affairs-and-facebook-india/
4- (d)
https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/how-an-indian-meteorite-helped-study-earths-formation-7563160/
5- (b)
https://pragativadi.com/drdo-chairman-g-satheesh-reddy-conferred-with-aryabhata-award/