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Feb 12th, 2022 - Daily Quiz
1. It is also known as the Gulf of Berbera, is a deepwater gulf between Yemen to the north, the Arabian Sea to the east, Djibouti to the west, and the Guardafui Channel, Socotra (Yemen), and Somalia to the south.
Which Gulf is referred here?
(a) Gulf of Aqaba
(b) Gulf of Aden
(c) Gulf of Tabes
(d) Gulf of Guinea
2. Consider the following about Subansiri Hydroelectric Project (LSHP):
1) Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project (SLHEP), is an under-construction gravity dam on the Subansiri river along the border of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh
2) Subansiri is the smallest tributary of Brahmaputra River.
Which of the above is correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 Nor 2
3. Consider the following about the English Channel:
1) The English Channel is a part of the Atlantic Ocean and it separates the island of Britain (part of the UK) from northern Franceand joins the North Sea to the Atlantic Ocea
2) It’s approximately 700 miles long, and at its narrowest in the Strait of Dover
Which of the above is correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 Nor 2
4. Consider the following about Lithium:
1) It is the lightest metal.
2) It must be stored in mineral oil.
Which of the above is correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 Nor 2
5. Mysuru Declaration was in news recently. It relates to
(a) Measures to educate population about evils of cryptocurrency
(b) Common Minimum Service delivery by Panchayats
(c) Police Stations to tackle eve teasing
(d) Planting of Trees
Answers
1- B
Gulf of Aden is an integral part of India's maritime neighbourhood and sharpening rivalries between major powers underscore the need for increasing India's strategic presence in the region. India has recently opened its embassy in Djibouti and has been steadily expanding its engagement with the Horn of Africa.
https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/us-tests-laser-weapon-in-west-asia/article37963913.ece
2 - A
Subansiri River (gold river), originates in the Tibet Plateau and enters India through Miri hills in Arunachal Pradesh.
https://www.thehindu.com/books/living-breathing-northeast/article38400455.ece
https://www.thehindu.com/books/living-breathing-northeast/article38400455.ece
3- A
France concluded talks in the northern city of Calais to address the issue of human trafficking gangs, after the recent drowning death of 27 people who were attempting to cross the English Channel in an inflatable boat
4 – C
https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/chinese-firms-eye-afghanistans-lithium/article37670604.ece
https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-26993915
5- B
https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1774310
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