Weekly Current Affairs: Quizzes, 28 August to 02 September, 2023

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Weekly Current Affairs: Quizzes, 28 August to 02 September, 2023

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Q.1  How many of the following countries have recently joined the BRICS group of Nations? 

  1. Egypt
  2. Iraq
  3. Saudi Arabia
  4. UAE
  5. Ethiopia
  6. Argentina
  7. South Korea

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Q.2  How many of the following species are being severely harmed by the Mediterranean Heat wave? 

  1. Corals
  2. Starfish
  3. Posidonia oceanica
  4. Jellyfish 
  5. Mussels 

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Q.3  How many of the following are tributaries of River Cauvery?

  1. Kabbani
  2. Suvarnavathi
  3. Ghataprabha
  4. Malaprabha
  5. Amaravati
  6. Musi
  7. Bhavani

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Q.4  With reference to Green Hydrogen Standards in India, consider the following statements: 

  1. According to the standards, Green hydrogen must stay below 2 kg CO2 equivalent emissions per kg of hydrogen from production to use.
  2. This provision only applies to electrolysis-based production of hydrogen and not biomass-based production of hydrogen.
  3. The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) serves as the main body responsible for overseeing, confirming, and certifying projects related to green hydrogen production.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Q.5  With reference to Kashmir stag, consider the following statements: 

  1. Kashmir stag primarily inhabits Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh. 
  2. Hangul is the only white-tailed deer species found in India. 
  3. The Kashmir stag is found mainly in the Dachigam National Park and Rajparian Wildlife Sanctuary.

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

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Q.6   Which of the following options correctly describes Camp David Accords?

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Q.7  Consider the following statements with reference to Monsoon Troughs:

  1. The Monsoon Trough is a region of low pressure that stretches between Pakistan and the Bay of Bengal. 
  2. As it moves north, it creates active and vigorous monsoon conditions across a large portion of India.
  3. Its southward movement causes the monsoon to weaken across much of India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Q.8  Consider the following statements with reference to Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC):

  1. Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) is dedicated to establishing drug standards within the country and works under the Ministry of the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers.
  2. IPC releases official publications that enhance the quality of medicines in the form of a book – Indian Pharmacopoeia (IP).
  3. Recently, Indian Pharmacopoeia (IP) has gained official recognition from countries such as Afghanistan, Sri Lanka and Suriname. 

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

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Q.9  "His contributions extend beyond theology, advocating for gender equality, promoting women's right to education and access to Indian scriptures. His literary legacy includes notable works like "Satyartha Prakash'' in Hindi and "Veda Bhasya Bhumika." His "Veda Bhasya," a profound Sanskrit commentary on the Yajurveda and significant segments of the Rig-Veda, is a testament to his scholarship. 

Which of the following personalities is described in this paragraph?

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Q.10  With reference to Public Tech Platform for frictionless credit (PTPFC) initiative, consider the following statements:

  1. The PTPFC, developed by the Indian Banks Association, provides an end-to-end digital credit ecosystem.
  2. It was created using open application programming interface (API) standards, and can be used to streamline the credit facilitation process.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Q.11 With reference to Bharat NCAP (New Car Assessment Programme), consider the following statements:  

  1. The Bharat NCAP's main goal is to raise the safety requirements for vehicles that weigh more than 3.5 tonnes in order to increase road safety.
  2. India had previously relied on US NCAP, which performed voluntary crash tests and assigned safety ratings.
  3. Bharat NCAP crash test participation is mandatory for all eligible vehicles to be sold in the Indian Market.

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

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Q.12  With reference to National Curriculum Framework (NCF), consider the following statements: 

  1. A National Steering Committee headed by K. Kasturirangan crafted the  National Curriculum Framework (NCF). 
  2. From Class 9, students will study three different languages, all of which are derived from India's rich linguistic diversity.
  3. NCF promotes a differentiated approach, reinforcing divisions between academic, vocational, and various subjects.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?