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Daily Current Affairs Quiz 1 March 2023
- March 1, 2023
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Daily Current Affairs Quiz UPSC | Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2023
This quiz is designed to introduce you to concepts and key facts related to Civil Service Exams 2023 such as UPSC, MPPSC, BPSC, UPPCS, and others. This is not a knowledge test. Do not worry if you receive a lower score.
The following quiz will consist of 5 multiple-choice questions (MCQs). The questions are mostly based on news stories from The Hindu and PIB, among other sources.
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Daily Current Affairs Quiz 1 March 2023
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 points‘Pink Bollworm’ a pest seen in news is mostly known for affecting
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c) Cotton
The pink bollworm is an insect known for being a pest in cotton farming. The adult is a small, thin, gray moth with fringed wings. The pink bollworm is native to Asia, but has become an invasive species in most of the world’s cotton-growing regions. In parts of India, the pink bollworm is now resistant to first generation transgenic Bt cotton (Bollgard cotton) that expresses a single Bt gene (Cry1Ac).
The Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) recently approved confined field trials for Pink Bollworm-resistant GM cotton in Hisar, Haryana.
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c) Cotton
The pink bollworm is an insect known for being a pest in cotton farming. The adult is a small, thin, gray moth with fringed wings. The pink bollworm is native to Asia, but has become an invasive species in most of the world’s cotton-growing regions. In parts of India, the pink bollworm is now resistant to first generation transgenic Bt cotton (Bollgard cotton) that expresses a single Bt gene (Cry1Ac).
The Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) recently approved confined field trials for Pink Bollworm-resistant GM cotton in Hisar, Haryana.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsWhat is the theme of National Science Day 2023?
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d) Global Science for Global Wellbeing
Bharat Ratna Awardee and Great Scientist Sir Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman in the field of Physics made an important discovery of the “Raman Effect” on 28 February 1928. To give importance and respect to this day, National Science Day is celebrated every year in the whole country. Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman was awarded the Nobel Prize in the year 1930 for this discovery. The theme of National Science Day 2023 is “Global Science for Global Welfare”.
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d) Global Science for Global Wellbeing
Bharat Ratna Awardee and Great Scientist Sir Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman in the field of Physics made an important discovery of the “Raman Effect” on 28 February 1928. To give importance and respect to this day, National Science Day is celebrated every year in the whole country. Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman was awarded the Nobel Prize in the year 1930 for this discovery. The theme of National Science Day 2023 is “Global Science for Global Welfare”.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsWhich state was ranked the top performer in the ‘Foundational Literacy and Numeracy Index 2022’?
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b) West Bengal
The Institute for Competitiveness released the second edition of the Foundational Literacy and Numeracy Index 2022. It measures the literacy of children below the age of 10.
The index measures states based on five key parameters including educational infrastructure, access to education, basic health, learning outcomes, and governance. It ranked West Bengal as the top performer and Uttar Pradesh as the lowest among large state category.Incorrect
b) West Bengal
The Institute for Competitiveness released the second edition of the Foundational Literacy and Numeracy Index 2022. It measures the literacy of children below the age of 10.
The index measures states based on five key parameters including educational infrastructure, access to education, basic health, learning outcomes, and governance. It ranked West Bengal as the top performer and Uttar Pradesh as the lowest among large state category. -
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsWith reference to ‘Atmanirbhar Clean plant program’, consider the following statements
1. The program will aim to enhance the yield of horticulture crops and protect the ecosystem through proactive virus and disease control measures
2. The program will be anchored by National Institute of Plant Health management which in turn will set up Clean Plant Centres across the country
Select the correct statement(s)Correct
a) 1 only
The clean plant programme will aim to enhance the yield of horticulture crops, dissemination and adoption of climate resilient varieties; protect the ecosystem through proactive virus and disease control measures. The centres will work with the stakeholders so that they adopt clean plant seeds and nurseries. The national horticulture board may also tie up with the Asian Development Bank. Hence, statememt 1 is correct.
The outlay of the new programme will be Rs. 2,200 crore. The programme will be anchored by the national horticulture board which in turn will set up Clean Plant Centres across the country. These centres will ensure access to disease-free horticulture planting material for the global competitiveness of Indian horticulture sector. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.
In order to increase domestic production, the Center plans to establish 10 “Clean Plant Centers” as the demand for fruits like apple, avocado and blueberry has increased over time.
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a) 1 only
The clean plant programme will aim to enhance the yield of horticulture crops, dissemination and adoption of climate resilient varieties; protect the ecosystem through proactive virus and disease control measures. The centres will work with the stakeholders so that they adopt clean plant seeds and nurseries. The national horticulture board may also tie up with the Asian Development Bank. Hence, statememt 1 is correct.
The outlay of the new programme will be Rs. 2,200 crore. The programme will be anchored by the national horticulture board which in turn will set up Clean Plant Centres across the country. These centres will ensure access to disease-free horticulture planting material for the global competitiveness of Indian horticulture sector. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.
In order to increase domestic production, the Center plans to establish 10 “Clean Plant Centers” as the demand for fruits like apple, avocado and blueberry has increased over time.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsMultilateral ‘Cobra Warrior’ exercise will be organized n which country?
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d) United Kingdom
India recently launched ‘Cobra Warrior’ in the United Kingdom. Mirage-2000 fighter jets and other aircraft have been sent to participate in the Cobra Warrior exercise. It is a multilateral exercise in which air forces from Finland, Sweden, South Africa, the United States and Singapore will also participate along with the Royal Air Force of Britain and the Indian Air Force. Five Mirage-2000 fighter planes, two C-17 Globemaster and one IL-78 mid-air refueler aircraft of the Indian Air Force will participate in this exercise.
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d) United Kingdom
India recently launched ‘Cobra Warrior’ in the United Kingdom. Mirage-2000 fighter jets and other aircraft have been sent to participate in the Cobra Warrior exercise. It is a multilateral exercise in which air forces from Finland, Sweden, South Africa, the United States and Singapore will also participate along with the Royal Air Force of Britain and the Indian Air Force. Five Mirage-2000 fighter planes, two C-17 Globemaster and one IL-78 mid-air refueler aircraft of the Indian Air Force will participate in this exercise.
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