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Daily Current Affairs Quiz 16 June 2023
- June 16, 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 16 June 2023
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1 pointsScientists have discovered a new species of gliding geckos in which state?
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c) Mizoram
Scientists have discovered a new species of gliding geckos in Mizoram, indicating a new form of biodiversity in Northeast India. Also it will encourage more and more efforts to document wildlife. The Mizoram parachute gecko, or Gecko mizoramensis, is one of 14 geckos named after the state. There are over 200 known species of gecko, which is about one-fifth of all known geckos.
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c) Mizoram
Scientists have discovered a new species of gliding geckos in Mizoram, indicating a new form of biodiversity in Northeast India. Also it will encourage more and more efforts to document wildlife. The Mizoram parachute gecko, or Gecko mizoramensis, is one of 14 geckos named after the state. There are over 200 known species of gecko, which is about one-fifth of all known geckos.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsWhich state/UT launched ‘Integrated Water Resources Action Plan-2023-25’?
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a) Haryana
The Haryana Government recently launched the integrated Water Resources Action Plan-2023-25. It will help strengthen water conservation efforts in the state.
The plan aims to meet the twin challenges of water depletion and waterlogging. 3.14 lakh acres of area will be covered under crop diversification, which will save 1.05 lakh crore litres (7.6 percent) of water.Incorrect
a) Haryana
The Haryana Government recently launched the integrated Water Resources Action Plan-2023-25. It will help strengthen water conservation efforts in the state.
The plan aims to meet the twin challenges of water depletion and waterlogging. 3.14 lakh acres of area will be covered under crop diversification, which will save 1.05 lakh crore litres (7.6 percent) of water. -
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsThe Fujiwhara Effect is a geographical phenomenon that is associated with
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b) Tropical storms
The Fujiwhara Effect is any interaction between tropical storms formed around the same time in the same ocean region with their centres or eyes at a distance of less than 1,400 km, with intensity that could vary between a depression (wind speed under 63 km per hour) and a super typhoon (wind speed over 209 km per hour).
The interaction could lead to changes in the track and intensity of either or both storms systems. In rare cases, the two systems could merge, especially when they are of similar size and intensity, to form a bigger storm.
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b) Tropical storms
The Fujiwhara Effect is any interaction between tropical storms formed around the same time in the same ocean region with their centres or eyes at a distance of less than 1,400 km, with intensity that could vary between a depression (wind speed under 63 km per hour) and a super typhoon (wind speed over 209 km per hour).
The interaction could lead to changes in the track and intensity of either or both storms systems. In rare cases, the two systems could merge, especially when they are of similar size and intensity, to form a bigger storm.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsDiego Garcia Island, recently seen in news is located in which of the following Ocean?
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d) Indian Ocean
Diego Garcia Island:
· It is a coral atoll, the largest and southernmost member of the Chagos Archipelago, in the central Indian Ocean.
· It is a part of the British Indian Ocean Territory.
· It consists of a V-shaped sand-fringed cay and its lagoon is open at the north end.
· This island was discovered by the Portuguese in the early 16th century.
Dozens of migrants have been stranded for months on Diego Garcia Island in the Indian Ocean after being rescued from their struggling fishing boat.
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d) Indian Ocean
Diego Garcia Island:
· It is a coral atoll, the largest and southernmost member of the Chagos Archipelago, in the central Indian Ocean.
· It is a part of the British Indian Ocean Territory.
· It consists of a V-shaped sand-fringed cay and its lagoon is open at the north end.
· This island was discovered by the Portuguese in the early 16th century.
Dozens of migrants have been stranded for months on Diego Garcia Island in the Indian Ocean after being rescued from their struggling fishing boat.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 points‘Ex Ekuverin’ is the joint military exercise between India and which country?
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c) Maldives
The 12th edition of joint military exercise “Ex Ekuverin” between the Indian Army & the Maldives National Defence Force has commenced at Chaubatia, Uttarakhand.
Ekuverin meaning ‘Friends’ is a bilateral annual exercise conducted alternatively in India and Maldives.Incorrect
c) Maldives
The 12th edition of joint military exercise “Ex Ekuverin” between the Indian Army & the Maldives National Defence Force has commenced at Chaubatia, Uttarakhand.
Ekuverin meaning ‘Friends’ is a bilateral annual exercise conducted alternatively in India and Maldives.
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