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Daily Current Affairs Quiz 12 July 2022
- July 12, 2022
- Posted by: Admin
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Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2022
This quiz is intended to introduce you to concepts and certain important facts relevant to Civil Service Exams 2022 such as UPSC, MPPSC, BPSC, UPPCS, etc. It is not a test of your knowledge. If you score less, please do not mind.
The following quiz will have 5 MCQs. The questions are mainly framed from The Hindu and PIB news articles, etc.
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Daily Current Affairs Quiz 12 July 2022
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1. Question
1 pointsWhich Biosphere Reserve encompasses Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuary, Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary, Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary
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a) Agasthyamalai Biosphere Reserve
The Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve is a biosphere reserve in India established in 2001, located in the southernmost end of the Western Ghats and includes 3,500.36 km2 (1,351.50 sq mi) of which 1828 km2 is in Kerala and 1672.36 km2 is in Tamil Nadu. It encompasses the following wildlife sanctuaries: Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuary, Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary, Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary, and Kalakkad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve. Agasthyamalai Biosphere Reserve became part of World Network of Biosphere Reserves in 2016.
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a) Agasthyamalai Biosphere Reserve
The Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve is a biosphere reserve in India established in 2001, located in the southernmost end of the Western Ghats and includes 3,500.36 km2 (1,351.50 sq mi) of which 1828 km2 is in Kerala and 1672.36 km2 is in Tamil Nadu. It encompasses the following wildlife sanctuaries: Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuary, Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary, Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary, and Kalakkad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve. Agasthyamalai Biosphere Reserve became part of World Network of Biosphere Reserves in 2016.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsWhich country is projected to surpass China as the world’s most populous nation next year?
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b) India
India is projected to surpass China as the world’s most populous country next year. The UN released a report on July 11, 2022 that stated that the world population is forecast to reach eight billion by mid-November 2022.
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b) India
India is projected to surpass China as the world’s most populous country next year. The UN released a report on July 11, 2022 that stated that the world population is forecast to reach eight billion by mid-November 2022.
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Question 3 of 5
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1 pointsWhere is the ‘Artificial Intelligence in Defence’ (AIDef) symposium and exhibition organised?
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a) New Delhi
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the first ever ‘Artificial Intelligence in Defence’ (AIDef) symposium and exhibition in New Delhi.
It was organised by Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence, to showcase the cutting edge AI-enabled solutions developed by the Services, research organisations, Industry and start-ups and launch of AI products for the market. A ‘GenNext AI’ Solutions Competition was also organised.Incorrect
a) New Delhi
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the first ever ‘Artificial Intelligence in Defence’ (AIDef) symposium and exhibition in New Delhi.
It was organised by Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence, to showcase the cutting edge AI-enabled solutions developed by the Services, research organisations, Industry and start-ups and launch of AI products for the market. A ‘GenNext AI’ Solutions Competition was also organised. -
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsWith reference to ‘Cloudbursts’, consider the following statements
1. It is an extreme amount of precipitation in a short period of time sometimes accompanied by hail and thunder
2. Cloudbursts are infrequent as they occur only via orographic lift
Select the correct statement(s)Correct
a) 1 only
A cloudburst is an extreme amount of precipitation in a short period of time, sometimes accompanied by hail and thunder, which is capable of creating flood conditions. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
Cloudbursts are infrequent as they occur only via orographic lift or occasionally when a warm air parcel mixes with cooler air, resulting in sudden condensation. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.Incorrect
a) 1 only
A cloudburst is an extreme amount of precipitation in a short period of time, sometimes accompanied by hail and thunder, which is capable of creating flood conditions. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
Cloudbursts are infrequent as they occur only via orographic lift or occasionally when a warm air parcel mixes with cooler air, resulting in sudden condensation. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect. -
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsIndian Navy’s stealth frigate INS Tarkash conducted a Maritime Partnership Exercise with which country’s navy?
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d) Sudan
Indian Navy’s stealth frigate INS Tarkash, visited Djibouti and conducted a Maritime Partnership Exercise with Sudan Navy ships Almazz and Nimer in the Red Sea near the Sudan Naval Base.
This is a part of its long range overseas deployment. It is also on a deployment to Rio de Janerio, Brazil.Incorrect
d) Sudan
Indian Navy’s stealth frigate INS Tarkash, visited Djibouti and conducted a Maritime Partnership Exercise with Sudan Navy ships Almazz and Nimer in the Red Sea near the Sudan Naval Base.
This is a part of its long range overseas deployment. It is also on a deployment to Rio de Janerio, Brazil.
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