Weekly Current Affairs: Quizzes, 15 to 20 January, 2024
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Q1) Recently, 'Paramyrothecium indicum' grabbed the news headlines. It is a species of _
EXPLANATION:
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Q2) Consider the following statements regarding ‘e-SAKSHI’ application:
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
About the e-SAKSHI application:
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Q3) Recently ‘African dream herb’ was in the news. Consider the following statements in this regard:
1) It is considered as an invasive species in India
2) It is a parasitic creeper in nature, drawing nutrients from tree trunks.
3) It poses a risk to humans and herbivorous animals because consuming a lot of its leaves can cause major digestive issues.
How many of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Q4) Consider the following statements regarding ‘Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC)
1) It is a statutory body framed under the Genetic Engineering Appraisal Act 1994.
2) The Ministry of Science and Technology oversees its operations.
3) The release of genetically modified crops into the environment requires GEAC clearance.
Functions of GEAC:
Composition of GEAC:
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Q5) Consider the following statements regarding ‘Punganur Cow’:
1) It is one of the world's most dwarf breeds of cattle, at only 70–90 cm tall. While weighing under 200 kilograms.
2) It is indigenous to the Andhra Pradeshi village of Punganur in the Chittoor district.
3) It is quite resistant to drought and can adjust to poor feed.
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Q6) Consider the following statements regarding International Court of Justice
a) It was established by the United Nations charter in 1975.
b) It is located in New York, USA.
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Q7) Which of the following Constitutional Amendment Acts gave rise to the Tenth Schedule of the Indian Constitution, which is frequently seen in the the news?
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Q8) Global Risks Report 2024 is released by which of the following organizations?
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Q9) Consider the following statements regarding Mukhyamantri Mahila Udyamita Abhiyaan (MMUA)
1) The objective of the MMUA programme is to support the growth of rural women who participate in self-help groups and assist them become micro-entrepreneurs in their communities.
2) Benefits can be availed by the members of Scheduled Tribes (STs) and Scheduled Castes (SCs) people with up to four children
General and OBC women: Limited to three children to qualify for the scheme.
STs and SCs: Up to four children are allowed to avail benefits. Thus,statement 2 is correct.
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Q10) Consider the following statements With reference to Swachh Survekshan Awards 2023:
How many of the statements given above are/are NOT correct?
Door-to-door garbage pickup
Separation of sources
Public spaces' cleanliness
Clean water bodies
Comments from the public regarding the cleanliness of the city.
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