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Daily Current Affairs Quiz 26 October 2022
- October 26, 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 26 October 2022
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsWhich country has been included in 12 top chess-playing nations for Men’s 2022 World Team Chess Championship?
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a) India
In Chess, teams from 12-top chess-playing nations including India have been included in the lineup for the 2022 Men’s World Team Chess Championship in Jerusalem, Israel in November 2022. The other participating countries are China, Uzbekistan, France, Ukraine, Spain, the Netherlands, and Poland, among others.
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a) India
In Chess, teams from 12-top chess-playing nations including India have been included in the lineup for the 2022 Men’s World Team Chess Championship in Jerusalem, Israel in November 2022. The other participating countries are China, Uzbekistan, France, Ukraine, Spain, the Netherlands, and Poland, among others.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements with respect to ‘Basmati Rice production in India’
1. It is prominently grown in the Himalayan foothills of the Indian sub-continent
2. Most of the exports of Indian basmati is to West Asian countries
Select the correct statement(s)Correct
d) Both 1 and 2
“Basmati” is long grain aromatic rice grown for many centuries in a specific geographical area, in the Himalayan foothills of the Indian sub-continent. India is known for its Basmati rice, with seven States — Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand — earmarked for geographical indication (GI). Hence, statement 1 is correct.
75% of the export is to West Asian countries, European Union countries also import Indian Basmati. Iran, Saudi Arab, Iraq, United Arab EMTs, U S A and Yemen Republic are the major destinations of export. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
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d) Both 1 and 2
“Basmati” is long grain aromatic rice grown for many centuries in a specific geographical area, in the Himalayan foothills of the Indian sub-continent. India is known for its Basmati rice, with seven States — Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand — earmarked for geographical indication (GI). Hence, statement 1 is correct.
75% of the export is to West Asian countries, European Union countries also import Indian Basmati. Iran, Saudi Arab, Iraq, United Arab EMTs, U S A and Yemen Republic are the major destinations of export. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsA global initiative ’30 x 30’ is sometimes seen in news. Which of the following statements reflect this initiative?
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b) At least 30% of earth’s land and ocean area is protected by 2030
30 by 30 (or 30×30) is a worldwide initiative for governments to designate 30% of Earth’s land and ocean area as protected areas by 2030. The target was proposed by a 2019 article in Science “A Global Deal for Nature”, highlighting the need for expanded nature conservation efforts to mitigate climate change.
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b) At least 30% of earth’s land and ocean area is protected by 2030
30 by 30 (or 30×30) is a worldwide initiative for governments to designate 30% of Earth’s land and ocean area as protected areas by 2030. The target was proposed by a 2019 article in Science “A Global Deal for Nature”, highlighting the need for expanded nature conservation efforts to mitigate climate change.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsWhich country approved the commercial cultivation of Genetically modified Indian mustard species ‘Brassica juncea’?
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c) Australia
The regulatory authority in Australia approved the commercial cultivation of the genetically modified Indian mustard species ‘Brassica juncea’.
This is the first time a genetically modified variety of Indian mustard has received commercial approval anywhere in the world. Even India awaits the clearance of genetically modified mustard. The canola (Brassica napus) is the only GM mustard variety that was cleared for commercial application.Incorrect
c) Australia
The regulatory authority in Australia approved the commercial cultivation of the genetically modified Indian mustard species ‘Brassica juncea’.
This is the first time a genetically modified variety of Indian mustard has received commercial approval anywhere in the world. Even India awaits the clearance of genetically modified mustard. The canola (Brassica napus) is the only GM mustard variety that was cleared for commercial application. -
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements with respect to ‘Bhoota Kola’
1. It is an animistic ritual dance performed in parts of Karnataka and Kerala.
2. Paddanas are epics which recount the origins of the deity involved in this artform.
Select the correct statement(s)Correct
d) Both 1 and 2
Bhoota Kola is an animistic ritual dance performed in Tulu Nadu and parts of Malēnādu of Karnataka and Kasargod in northern Kerala, India. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
The ritual performance at a būta kōla or daiva nēma involves music, dance, recital, and elaborate costumes. Recitals in Old Tulu recount the origins of the deity and tell the story of how it came to the present location. These epics are known as pāḍdanas. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
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d) Both 1 and 2
Bhoota Kola is an animistic ritual dance performed in Tulu Nadu and parts of Malēnādu of Karnataka and Kasargod in northern Kerala, India. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
The ritual performance at a būta kōla or daiva nēma involves music, dance, recital, and elaborate costumes. Recitals in Old Tulu recount the origins of the deity and tell the story of how it came to the present location. These epics are known as pāḍdanas. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
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