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Daily Current Affairs Quiz 17 December 2022
- December 17, 2022
- Posted by: Admin
- Category: Current Affairs Quiz GK Today Quiz
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 17 December 2022
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1. Question
1 points‘Aeronomy’ a term seen in news is related to
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b) Study of the upper atmospheric regions of the Earth
Aeronomy refers to the scientific study of the upper atmospheric regions of the Earth and other solar system bodies. It includes the distribution of temperature, density, and chemical constituents, and the chemical reactions that occur. It also includes the studies of aurora, airglow, the ionosphere, Van Allen radiation belts, cosmic rays, and radioactive and photochemical phenomena. It covers the chemistry, dynamics and energy balance of both neutral and charged particles.
Recently, ISRO has taken initiatives for feasibility studies on missions to Venus as well as Aeronomy studies.
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b) Study of the upper atmospheric regions of the Earth
Aeronomy refers to the scientific study of the upper atmospheric regions of the Earth and other solar system bodies. It includes the distribution of temperature, density, and chemical constituents, and the chemical reactions that occur. It also includes the studies of aurora, airglow, the ionosphere, Van Allen radiation belts, cosmic rays, and radioactive and photochemical phenomena. It covers the chemistry, dynamics and energy balance of both neutral and charged particles.
Recently, ISRO has taken initiatives for feasibility studies on missions to Venus as well as Aeronomy studies.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsWhich country has announced the historic Nuclear Fusion Breakthrough?
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d) USA
Scientists in the United States have unveiled the long-awaited revolution in nuclear fusion technology. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm claimed a “significant scientific advance” in nuclear fusion energy development on December 13, 2022. Nuclear fusion differs from nuclear fission, the energy employed in the production of atomic weapons. Nuclear fusion energy powers heavenly entities such as the sun and stars and has previously been considered an unattainable kind of energy by humanity.
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d) USA
Scientists in the United States have unveiled the long-awaited revolution in nuclear fusion technology. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm claimed a “significant scientific advance” in nuclear fusion energy development on December 13, 2022. Nuclear fusion differs from nuclear fission, the energy employed in the production of atomic weapons. Nuclear fusion energy powers heavenly entities such as the sun and stars and has previously been considered an unattainable kind of energy by humanity.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsWhich city is the host of India Water Impact Summit (IWIS 2022)?
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c) New Delhi
Union Minister for Jal Shakti Gajendra Singh Shekhawat inaugurated the 7th Edition of the India Water Impact Summit (IWIS) at New Delhi.
The theme of this year’s Summit is ‘Restoration and Conservation of Small Rivers in a Large Basin’ with focus on the select aspects of ‘Mapping and Convergence of 5Ps’ – People, Policy, Plan, Programme and Project.Incorrect
c) New Delhi
Union Minister for Jal Shakti Gajendra Singh Shekhawat inaugurated the 7th Edition of the India Water Impact Summit (IWIS) at New Delhi.
The theme of this year’s Summit is ‘Restoration and Conservation of Small Rivers in a Large Basin’ with focus on the select aspects of ‘Mapping and Convergence of 5Ps’ – People, Policy, Plan, Programme and Project. -
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements with respect to ‘National Cyber Security Strategy’
1. It formulates a risk-based approach to be adopted by the private sector, the government, academia and civil society in responding to cyber-related threats
2. The Cyber Security Strategy has been prepared by National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS) under Ministry of Home Affairs
Select the correct statement(s)Correct
a) 1 only
Risk-based approach of the cyber security strategy recommends measures to be adopted by the private sector, the government, academia and civil society in assessing and responding to cyber-related threats or issues. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
The Cyber Security Strategy has been prepared by National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS) under National Security Council. The National Security Council (NSC) of India is an executive government agency tasked with advising the Prime Minister’s Office on matters of national security and strategic interest. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.
The National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS) has formulated a draft National Cyber Security Strategy.
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a) 1 only
Risk-based approach of the cyber security strategy recommends measures to be adopted by the private sector, the government, academia and civil society in assessing and responding to cyber-related threats or issues. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
The Cyber Security Strategy has been prepared by National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS) under National Security Council. The National Security Council (NSC) of India is an executive government agency tasked with advising the Prime Minister’s Office on matters of national security and strategic interest. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.
The National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS) has formulated a draft National Cyber Security Strategy.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsBeypore Uru is a flagship product of which state?
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b) Kerala
The Kozhikode District Tourism Promotion Council of Kerala has applied for a Geographical Indication (GI) tag for the famous Beypore Uru (boat).
It is a wooden ship or a sailing vessel handcrafted by skilled artisans and carpenters in Beypore, Kerala. The Beypore boats are a symbol of Kerala’s trade relations and friendship with the Gulf countries.Incorrect
b) Kerala
The Kozhikode District Tourism Promotion Council of Kerala has applied for a Geographical Indication (GI) tag for the famous Beypore Uru (boat).
It is a wooden ship or a sailing vessel handcrafted by skilled artisans and carpenters in Beypore, Kerala. The Beypore boats are a symbol of Kerala’s trade relations and friendship with the Gulf countries.
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