Oct 13th, 2021 - Daily Quiz
1. Consider the following countries
1. India
2. Pakistan
3. China
Which of the above countries have No First Use policy related to the application of nuclear weapons?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
2. With reference to the National Green Tribunal (NGT), Consider the following statements
1. NGT is mandated to dispose of applications or appeals within 6 months of filing the same.
2. NGT has suo motu powers to take up environmental issues across the country.
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
3. With reference to Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), Consider the following statements
1. The movement has more than 100 member countries.
2. First NAM Summit Conference was held in 1961.
3. The recent NAM was hosted by Azerbaijan.
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
4. Why does the Government of India promote the use of Neem-coated Urea in agriculture?
(a) Release of Neem oil in the soil increases nitrogen fixation by the soil microorganisms
(b) Neem coating slows down the rate of dissolution of urea in the soil
(c) Nitrous oxide, which is a greenhouse gas, is not at all released into atmosphere by crop fields
(d) It is a combination of a weedicide and a fertilizer for particular crops
5. In India, the National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries are declared under the
(a) Forest Conservation Act,1980
(b) Wildlife Protection Act,1972
(c) Environmental Protection Act,1986
(d) Biodiversity Act, 2002
Answer's
1- (c)
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/pakistan/father-of-pakistans-nuclear-programme-aq-khan-dies-report/articleshow/86907469.cms
2- (c)
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/national-green-tribunal-neednt-wait-for-godot-to-save-environment-supreme-court/article36949110.ece
3- (d)
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/modi-to-attend-g20-extraordinary-meeting-on-afghanistan/article36942720.ece
4- (a)
https://www.news18.com/news/opinion/with-gatishakti-modi-govt-has-ushered-fourth-gen-reforms-there-are-no-final-frontiers-now-4317488.html
5- (b)
https://www.downtoearth.org.in/blog/forests/proposed-changes-to-forest-conservation-act-a-larceny-of-village-resources-79654
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