Daily Quiz
17 August 2022

Ques:1

Which of the following statements is correct regarding cheetah reintroduction project of India?

  1. Union ministry of forest has selected Manas national park of Assam for the reintroduction of Cheetahs from Africa.
  2. Cheetah is the fastest animal on land.
  3. Cheetahs can cohabit with lions in grassland ecosystems.

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Ques:2

Which of the following statements is/ are correct regarding Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)?

  1. CSIR is the largest research and development (R&D) organisation in India.
  2. CSIR is an attached office of union Ministry of Science and Technology.
  3. It is presided over by an eminent scientist appointed by Central Government.

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Ques:3

Which of the following statements is/ are correct regarding Ethanol Blending Programme (EBP)?

  1. Ethanol is an example of 3rd generation biofuel.
  2. India targets to achieve 50% ethanol blending in petrol by 2030.
  3. EBP will help reduce the country’s dependence on crude oil imports, cutting carbon emissions and boosting farmers’ incomes.

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Ques:4

In the context of various indicators of maternal and child health, which of the following statements is/are correct?

  1. Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) is the number of deaths of children under the age of one year per 1000 live births.
  2. Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) is the number of pregnancy or child delivery related deaths per 1,000 live births.
  3. Under 5 Mortality Rate is the number of deaths of children below the age of 5 years per 1000 live births.

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Ques:5

‘Paalan 1000’ is related to which of the following?


Ques:6

With reference to Indigenization of India’s defence system, Consider the following pairs:

Defence equipment                                               Application 

  1. F-INSAS                                          Programme for infantry modernization
  2. ATAGS                                            Calibre Gun System
  3. Nipun mines                                     Anti-tank mines

Which of the pairs given above is/are correct?


Ques:7

Recently, which country successfully conducted bioengineered cornea surgery using pig skin


Ques:8

Consider the following statements, with respect to Sundarban National Park

1. The adjacent region of it, is declared World Heritage Site by UNESCO
2. It is famous for the Asiatic lions.
3. It has one of the largest regions of the mangrove forest in the world.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?


Ques:9

Which of the following National Parks is unique in being a swamp with floating vegetation that supports a rich biodiversity?


Ques:10

Which of the following are regarded as the main features of the “Rule of Law"?

1. Limitation of powers
2. Equality before law
3. People's responsibility to the Government
4. Liberty and civil rights

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