Aug 21st, 2021 - Daily Quiz
1. The chaff technology which was recently developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) will benefit India’s
(a) Submarines
(b) Helicopters
(c) Aircrafts
(d) Battle Tanks
2. Consider the following chemicals
1. Peroxyacetyl nitrates
2. Ozone
3. Aldehydes
4. Nitrogen dioxide
Which of the above chemicals are the major components of Photochemical smog?
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only
(b) 2 and 4 only
(c) 1, and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
3. Consider the following statements
1. India currently meets more than 50% of its edible oil needs through imports.
2. Palm oil accounts for the lion’s share of the total edible oil imports.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) None
4. Consider the following pairs
Shrub Predominant Location
1. Neelakurinji Eastern Ghats
2. Seabuckthorn Himalayas
3. Orchids Aravalli Range
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) None
5. The awareness campaign on the importance of wild animals, “Not all animals migrate by choice” is being run by
(a) Wildlife Crime Control Bureau
(b) TRAFFIC
(c) Birdlife International
(d) International Union for Conservation of Nature
ANSWER's
1-(c)
https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/pune/drdo-develops-advanced-chaff-technology-to-protect-iaf-jets-against-radar-threats-7461515/
2-(d)
https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/delhi/arvind-kejriwal-to-inaugurate-delhis-first-smog-tower-on-august-23-7461993/
3- (c)
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/cabinet-nod-for-11040-crore-national-mission-on-edible-oils-oil-palm/article35977083.ece
4-(b)
https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/destination-of-the-week/karnataka-mandalpatti-hills-rare-flowers-neelakurinji-bloom-once-every-12-years-7462765/
5-(a)
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/crackdown-on-tiger-leopard-body-parts-traders-2-held/articleshow/85439875.cms
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