Oct 23rd, 2021 - Daily Quiz
1. Consider the following Rio Conventions
1. United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
2. Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)
3. United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD)
The Conference of Parties (CoP) of which of the above conventions are hosted by India?
(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 Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), Consider the following statements
1. It is responsible for fixing the benchmark interest rate in India.
2. It comprises 6 members who are nominated by the Government of India.
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. Consider the following pairs
Ethnic group in news Associated Country
1. Uighurs China
2. Rohingyas Myanmar
3. Kurds Turkey
4. Catalans Brazil
5. Pashtuns Afghanistan
Select the correct pair using the code given below:
(a) 1, 4 and 5 only
(b) 2, 4 and 5 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 5 only
4. Consider the following statements regarding the Indian army’s Pinaka and Smerch multi barrel rocket launch systems.
1. Smerch has a greater range than Pinaka.
2. Pinaka is an indigenous system whereas Smerch has been purchased from Israel.
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
5. Consider the following
1. Flue Gas Desulphurization
2. Integrated Gasification Combined Cycle
3. Carbon Capture Utilisation and Storage
4. Selective Catalytic Reduction
5. Hydrocracking
Which of the above technologies might ensure efficient and eco-friendly coal burning?
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 2, 4 and 5 only
(c) 1, 4 and 5 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only
Answer's
1- (d)
https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/india-weighs-net-zero-target-ahead-of-cop/article37134438.ece
2- (a)
https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/energy-transition-poses-inflation-risks/article37131153.ece
3- (d)
https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/43-countries-call-on-china-at-un-to-respect-uighur-rights/article37130917.ece
4- (a)
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/rocket-systems-brahmos-add-offensive-punch-along-lac-in-tawang-sector/article37132832.ece
5- (d)
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/a-clean-energy-transition-plan-for-india/article37131191.ece
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