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Daily Current Affairs Quiz 30 December 2022
- December 30, 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 30 December 2022
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsWhich organisation has recently signed an MoU with the Ministry of Power for implementation of Early Warning System for Vulnerable Hydro Projects and Power Stations?
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a) Defence Research and Development Organisation
The Ministry of Power signed an MoU with the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) for implementation of Early Warning System (EWS) for vulnerable hydro power projects, especially those that are located in upper reaches of Hilly regions.
i. The Ministry of Power and DRDO will jointly work towards developing suitable mitigation measures against avalanches, landslides, glaciers, glacial lakes and other geo-hazards.
ii. EWS is an integrated system of hazard monitoring, forecasting and prediction, disaster risk assessment, communication and preparedness for timely action to reduce disaster risks in advance of hazardous events.Incorrect
a) Defence Research and Development Organisation
The Ministry of Power signed an MoU with the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) for implementation of Early Warning System (EWS) for vulnerable hydro power projects, especially those that are located in upper reaches of Hilly regions.
i. The Ministry of Power and DRDO will jointly work towards developing suitable mitigation measures against avalanches, landslides, glaciers, glacial lakes and other geo-hazards.
ii. EWS is an integrated system of hazard monitoring, forecasting and prediction, disaster risk assessment, communication and preparedness for timely action to reduce disaster risks in advance of hazardous events. -
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 points‘Lachin Corridor’ recently seen in news connects
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c) Armenia and Azerbaijan
The Lachin corridor is a mountain road that links Armenia and the enclave of Nagorno-Karabakh. Being the only road between these two territories, it is has been often described as a “lifeline” for the residents of Nagorno-Karabakh. The corridor is de jure in the Lachin District of Azerbaijan, but is under the control of a Russian peacekeeping force as provided for in the 2020 Nagorno-Karabakh armistice agreement.
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c) Armenia and Azerbaijan
The Lachin corridor is a mountain road that links Armenia and the enclave of Nagorno-Karabakh. Being the only road between these two territories, it is has been often described as a “lifeline” for the residents of Nagorno-Karabakh. The corridor is de jure in the Lachin District of Azerbaijan, but is under the control of a Russian peacekeeping force as provided for in the 2020 Nagorno-Karabakh armistice agreement.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsWhen was the United Nations (UN)’s International Day of Epidemic Preparedness 2022 observed across the globe?
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b) 27th December 2022
The 3rd United Nations (UN)’s International Day of Epidemic Preparedness 2022 was observed across the globe on 27th December 2022 to raise awareness of the importance of prevention of, preparedness for, and collaboration against epidemics.
i. The 1st International Day of Epidemic Preparedness was observed on 27th December 2020.Incorrect
b) 27th December 2022
The 3rd United Nations (UN)’s International Day of Epidemic Preparedness 2022 was observed across the globe on 27th December 2022 to raise awareness of the importance of prevention of, preparedness for, and collaboration against epidemics.
i. The 1st International Day of Epidemic Preparedness was observed on 27th December 2020. -
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsWith reference to ‘Green Methanol’, consider the following statements
1. It is a high-carbon fuel that can be made from either biomass gasification or renewable electricity and captured carbon dioxide (CO2)
2. It can be used for storing renewable electricity and also as a substitute fuel for maritime fuel applications
Select the correct statement(s)Correct
b) 2 only
Green methanol is methanol that is produced renewably and without polluting emissions, one of its variants being generated from green hydrogen. It is a low-carbon fuel that can be made from either biomass gasification or renewable electricity and captured carbon dioxide (CO2). Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.
Green Methanol has a wide range of applications, including serving as a base material for the chemical industry, storing renewable electricity, and even as a transportation fuel. It is also considered as a substitute fuel for maritime fuel applications. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
NTPC and Tecnimont sign MOU to explore possibility to develop Green Methanol Production.
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b) 2 only
Green methanol is methanol that is produced renewably and without polluting emissions, one of its variants being generated from green hydrogen. It is a low-carbon fuel that can be made from either biomass gasification or renewable electricity and captured carbon dioxide (CO2). Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.
Green Methanol has a wide range of applications, including serving as a base material for the chemical industry, storing renewable electricity, and even as a transportation fuel. It is also considered as a substitute fuel for maritime fuel applications. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
NTPC and Tecnimont sign MOU to explore possibility to develop Green Methanol Production.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsThe India Development Report, was recently released by
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a) World Bank
The World Bank in its latest India Development Report titled ‘Navigating the Storm’ lifted its growth forecast for India’s economy this year to 6.9%, after having downgraded it to 6.5% in October, citing resilience in economic activity despite a deteriorating external environment.
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a) World Bank
The World Bank in its latest India Development Report titled ‘Navigating the Storm’ lifted its growth forecast for India’s economy this year to 6.9%, after having downgraded it to 6.5% in October, citing resilience in economic activity despite a deteriorating external environment.
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