Daily Current Affairs Quiz: September 17-18, 2023

Q1. Consider the following pairs of UNESCO World Heritage Sites and their Locations

1. Dholavira: Gujarat
2. Elephanta Caves: Madhya Pradesh
3. Jantar Mantar : Delhi
4. Shantiniketan : West Bengal

How many of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
A. Only one
B. Only two
C. Only three
D. All four

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Solution: Option B.)

Ans. 1 Option B is correct Explanation
• Dholavira: Gujarat
• Elephanta Caves: Maharashtra
• Jantar Mantar: Rajasthan
• Shantiniketan : West Bengal

Q2. Consider the following statements about The India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor
1. India, Saudi Arabia, UAE, France, Germany, Italy, USA, and EU are the member nations.
2. Its main objective is to seek to boost trade, clean energy, and economic growth
3. This project is a part of the Partnership for Rail and Shipping Corridors Global Infrastructure Investment (PGII)

How many of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. Only one
B. Only two
C. All three
D. None

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Solution: option C.)

Ans. 2 Option C is the correct Explanation
The India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor
• India, Saudi Arabia, UAE, France, Germany, Italy, the USA, and the EU are the member nations. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
• Objectives- IMEC seeks to boost trade, clean energy, and economic growth while providing an alternative to China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) Hence, statement 2 is correct.
• It is part of the Partnership for Rail and Shipping Corridors Global Infrastructure Investment (PGII) and focuses on enhancing global trade and cooperation through critical infrastructure development. Hence, statement 3 is correct

Q3. Consider the following statements about The Vishwakarma scheme

1. It is a new government initiative fully funded by the central government.
2. the scheme is designed to address the challenges faced by professionals engaged in traditional crafts and skills.
3. Workers engaged in traditional crafts and skills are eligible.

How many of the statements given above is/are incorrect?
A. Only one
B. Only two
C. All three
D. None

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Solution: option D.)

Ans. 3 Option D is the correct Explanation
• The Vishwakarma scheme is a new government initiative fully funded by the central government and has a budgetary
allocation of Rs 13,000 crore. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
• The scheme is designed to address the challenges faced by professionals engaged in traditional crafts and skills, often passed down through generations within their families. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
• This includes artisans such as carpenters, goldsmiths, masons, laundry workers, barbers, and others engaged in traditional crafts and skills.
• Workers engaged in traditional crafts and skills are eligible. Hence, statement 3 is correct.

Q4. Consider the following statements about Ni-Akshay Poshan Yojana

1. The scheme is a centrally sponsored scheme under the National Health Mission (NHM).
2. All notified TB patients are beneficiaries of the scheme.
3. The scheme is registered under Direct Benefit Transfer.

How many of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. Only one
B. Only two
C. All three
D. None

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Solution: option C.)

Ans. 4 Option C is the correct Explanation
• The scheme is a centrally sponsored scheme under the National Health Mission (NHM). Hence, statement 1 is correct.
• All notified TB patients are beneficiaries of the scheme. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
• Financial incentive: The scheme provides a financial incentive of Rs.500/- per month for each notified TB patient for the duration for which the patient is on anti-TB treatment.
• DBT component:
• The scheme is registered under Direct Benefit Transfer. The incentives can be distributed in Cash (only via DBT preferably through Aadhaar-enabled bank accounts) or in-kind. Hence, statement 3 is correct.

Q5. Consider the following statements about the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA)

1. It is a statutory body under the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change.’
2. It was constituted under enabling provisions of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2

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Solution: option C.)

Ans. 5 Option C is the correct Explanation
• It was established in 2005 following the recommendations of the Tiger Task Force.
• National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) is a statutory body under the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change.’ Hence, statement 1 is correct.
• It was constituted under enabling provisions of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, as amended in 2006, for strengthening tiger conservation, as per powers and functions assigned to it. Hence, statement 2 is correct.

Q6. Consider the following statements about the Unified Portal for Agricultural Statistics (UPAg)

1. It is an advanced agricultural data management platform designed to generate crop estimates and integrate with other systems generating Agriculture Statistics.
2. it was developed by the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.

Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?
A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2

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Solution: option D.)

Ans. 6 Option D is correct Explanation Unified Portal for Agricultural Statistics (UPAg).
• It is an advanced agricultural data management platform designed to generate crop estimates and integrate with other systems generating Agriculture Statistics. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
• The portal serves as a centralized hub for near real-time information on crop production, market trends, pricing, and other vital agricultural data.
• It was developed by the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. Hence, statement 2 is correct.

Q7. Consider the following statements with reference to the JUNO Mission

1. JUNO is a NASA spacecraft orbiting the planet Jupiter.
2. Like all earlier spacecraft to the outer solar system, Juno also uses radioisotope thermoelectric generators.
3. One of its objectives includes observing auroras

How many of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. Only one
B. Only two
C. All three
D. None

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Solution: option B.)

Ans. 7 Option B is correct Explanation
• JUNO is a NASA spacecraft orbiting the planet Jupiter. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
• Objectives: Understand the origin and evolution of Jupiter, Look for a solid planetary core, Map the magnetic field,
Measure water and ammonia in the deep atmosphere and Observe auroras. Hence, statement 3 is correct.
• Launched in 2011, it initially embarked on a 5-year journey to the largest planet in our solar system.
• Towards the end of its primary mission, the spacecraft’s objectives evolved, and it transitioned into a full Jupiter system explorer with flybys of Jovian moons.
• Usually, radioisotope thermoelectric generators are commonly used for missions to the outer solar system and beyond.
• But unlike all earlier spacecraft sent to the outer planets, Juno is powered by solar panels. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.

Q8. Consider the following statements

1. Phishing refers to any kind of software that is designed to cause damage to a single computer, server, or computer
network.
2. Malware is the method of trying to gather personal information using deceptive e-mails and websites.
3. Social engineering is an attack that relies on human interaction to trick users into breaking security procedures in order to gain sensitive information.

How many of the statements given above is/are not correct?
A. Only one
B. Only two
C. All three
D. None

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Solution: option B.)

Ans. 8 Option B is correct Explanation
• Cyber Attack is a malicious and deliberate attempt by an individual or organization to breach the information system of another individual or organization.
• Malware, short for malicious software, refers to any kind of software that is designed to cause damage to a single
computer, server, or computer network. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.
• Ransomware, Spyware, Worms, viruses, and Trojans are all varieties of malware.
• Phishing is the method of trying to gather personal information using deceptive e-mails and websites. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.
• Social engineering is an attack that relies on human interaction to trick users into breaking security procedures in order to gain sensitive information that is typically protected. Hence, statement 3 is correct.

Q9. Which of the following statements best describes the Brandt Line?

A. It is a geographical boundary separating North and South America.
B. It is a historic trade route connecting Europe and Asia.
C. It delineates the equator and the prime meridian on a world map.
D. It represents the division between developed and developing countries based on income disparities.

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Solution: option D.)

Ans. 9 Option D is correct Explanation
• The Brandt Line is a visual representation of the division between the Global North and the Global South based on economic disparities. Hence, Option D is correct.
• It was proposed by the German statesman Willy Brandt in the 1980s and gained significant attention

Q10. With reference to the African Union (AU), consider the following statements

1. It is a continental body consisting of the 55 member states that make up the countries of the African Continent.
2. Its primary objective is to promote unity, cooperation, and development among African nations while advancing the continent’s interests on the global stage.
3. The Executive Council is its highest decision-making body, consisting of the heads of state and government of
member countries.

How many of the statements given above are/are not correct?
A. Only one
B. Only two
C. All three
D. None

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Solution: option A.)

Ans. 10 Option A is correct Explanation
• The African Union (AU) is a continental body consisting of the 55 member states that make up the countries of the African Continent. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
• It was officially launched in 2002 and replaced its predecessor, the Organization of African Unity (OAU), which was founded in 1963.
• Primary Objective: To promote unity, cooperation, and development among African nations while advancing the continent’s interests on the global stage. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
• Assembly: It is the highest decision-making body, consisting of the heads of state and government of member countries. Hence, statement 3 is incorrect.
• Executive Council: Made up of foreign affairs ministers, handles policy matters and makes recommendations to the Assembly.
• AU Commission: Headquartered in Addis Ababa is the administrative arm responsible for implementing the decisions of the Assembly and the Executive Council.