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Aug 22nd, 2021 - Daily Quiz
1. The natural process of nuclear fusion is helpful for humans in producing the
1. Hydrogen bombs
2. Atomic bombs
3. Electricity
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
2. Consider the following international organisations/groupings
1. Eurasian Economic Union (EEU)
2. Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA)
3. Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)
4. Istanbul process
Which of the above organisations/groupings does the country of Afghanistan is a member of?
(a) 1 and 4 only
(b) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only
(d) 4 only
3. Consider the following pairs
Geographical Indication (GI) Tag product State
1. Madurkathi West Bengal
2. Pathamadai mats Kerala
3. Bhavani Jamakkalam Tamilnadu
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) None
4. With reference to the culture centre Hampi, consider the following statements
1. It is located on the banks on Krishna river
2. Vijaya vittala temple having the musical pillars is located here
3. The massive platform Mahanavami dibba is located here
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 3 only
5. Consider the following gases
1. Carbon monoxide
2. Nitrogen dioxide
3. Nitrous oxide
4. Methane
5. Sulfur hexafluoride
Which of the above gases are categorized as greenhouse gases?
(a) 1, 3 and 5 only
(b) 2, 4 and 5 only
(c) 3, 4 and 5 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only
ANSWER's
1- (c)
https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/us-lab-makes-headway-in-nuclear-fusion-energy/article36035732.ece
2- (d)
3- (b)
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/women-weavers-herald-hope-for-bengals-unique-madur-mat/article36033136.ece
4-(c)
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/watch-vice-president-m-venkaiah-naidu-visits-hampi/article36030343.ece
5- (c)
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/science/india-set-to-exceed-emission-cut-targets/article36027706.ece