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Daily Current Affairs Quiz 30 May 2022
- May 30, 2022
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Quiz 2022: 30 May 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 May 2022
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsThe twin cyclones named ‘Cyclone Karim and Cyclone Asani’ originated in the Indian Ocean region in May 2022.
‘Cyclone Asani’ was given by which country?Correct
a) Sri Lanka
The twin cyclones named Cyclone Karim and Cyclone Asani originated in the Indian Ocean region, southern and northern hemispheres respectively. The cyclones originated in the same longitude and drifted apart and the distance between both cyclones was more than 2,800 km.
i. The name Karim was given by Seychelles (South Africa) and the name Asani was suggested by Sri Lanka.
ii. About Twin Cyclones: The interplay of the wind and the monsoon system combined with the Earth system produces synchronous cyclones and Twin cyclones are said to be caused by Madden-Julian Oscillation (MJO), composed of a Rossby wave and a Kelvin wave. MJO is a large cluster of clouds and convection, about 5000-10,000 kilometres in size.Incorrect
a) Sri Lanka
The twin cyclones named Cyclone Karim and Cyclone Asani originated in the Indian Ocean region, southern and northern hemispheres respectively. The cyclones originated in the same longitude and drifted apart and the distance between both cyclones was more than 2,800 km.
i. The name Karim was given by Seychelles (South Africa) and the name Asani was suggested by Sri Lanka.
ii. About Twin Cyclones: The interplay of the wind and the monsoon system combined with the Earth system produces synchronous cyclones and Twin cyclones are said to be caused by Madden-Julian Oscillation (MJO), composed of a Rossby wave and a Kelvin wave. MJO is a large cluster of clouds and convection, about 5000-10,000 kilometres in size. -
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding ‘Permanent Court of Arbitration’
1. The court is a specialized agency of the United Nations located in Hague
2. It has original jurisdiction for cases arising out of UN Convention on the Law of the Seas
3. Each member state may appoint up to four arbitrators for a renewable 6-year term
Choose the correct answer using the code given belowCorrect
d) 3 only
The organization is not a United Nations agency but the PCA is an official United Nations Observer.The Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) is a non-UN intergovernmental organization located in The Hague, Netherlands. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.
The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) provides for a dispute resolution mechanism regarding maritime boundaries in which member states can choose either the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea , International Court of Justice, arbitral tribunal (constituted in accordance with Annex VII, UNCLOS) ,a special arbitral tribunal (constituted in accordance with Annex VIII). Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.
The judges or arbitrators that hear cases are called Members of the Court. Each member state may appoint up to four “of known competency in questions of international law, of the highest moral reputation and disposed to accept the duties of arbitrators” for a renewable 6-year term. Hence, statement 3 is correct.Incorrect
d) 3 only
The organization is not a United Nations agency but the PCA is an official United Nations Observer.The Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) is a non-UN intergovernmental organization located in The Hague, Netherlands. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.
The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) provides for a dispute resolution mechanism regarding maritime boundaries in which member states can choose either the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea , International Court of Justice, arbitral tribunal (constituted in accordance with Annex VII, UNCLOS) ,a special arbitral tribunal (constituted in accordance with Annex VIII). Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.
The judges or arbitrators that hear cases are called Members of the Court. Each member state may appoint up to four “of known competency in questions of international law, of the highest moral reputation and disposed to accept the duties of arbitrators” for a renewable 6-year term. Hence, statement 3 is correct. -
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsIn which city is the “Param Yodha Sthal” located?
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a) New Delhi
The iconic rifle and soldier’s war helmet, which were part of the Amar Jawan Jyoti at India Gate, were taken to the National War Memorial on May 27, 2022. It was a symbol of the soldiers who died in the 1971 war, up to the param warrior site at the National War Memorial. The Amar Jawan Jyoti at India Gate was merged with the eternal flame at the National War Memorial (NWM) in January 2022. NWM is about 400 meters from India Gate. The Amar Jawan Jyoti was built as a memorial to the Indian soldiers who died in action in the Indo-Pak war of 1971, which India won, and thus led to the creation of Bangladesh. It was inaugurated by the then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on 26 January 1972.
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a) New Delhi
The iconic rifle and soldier’s war helmet, which were part of the Amar Jawan Jyoti at India Gate, were taken to the National War Memorial on May 27, 2022. It was a symbol of the soldiers who died in the 1971 war, up to the param warrior site at the National War Memorial. The Amar Jawan Jyoti at India Gate was merged with the eternal flame at the National War Memorial (NWM) in January 2022. NWM is about 400 meters from India Gate. The Amar Jawan Jyoti was built as a memorial to the Indian soldiers who died in action in the Indo-Pak war of 1971, which India won, and thus led to the creation of Bangladesh. It was inaugurated by the then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on 26 January 1972.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements with reference to Lavender revolution:
1. It aims to support domestic aromatic crop based agro-economy by moving from imported aromatic oils to homegrown varieties.
2. Hydrosol, which separates from lavender oil, is used to make incense sticks.
3. Lavender water, which is formed after distillation from the flowers, is used to make soaps and room fresheners.
Which of the statements given above are correct:Correct
d) 1 only
Lavender Revolution:
The Purple or Lavender Revolution was launched in 2016 by the Union Ministry of Science & Technology through the council of scientific and industrial research (CSIR) Aroma Mission .
It aims to support domestic aromatic crop based agro economy by moving from imported aromatic oils to homegrown varieties. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
Main product is Lavender oil which sells for at least Rs. 10,000 per litre.
Lavender water, which separates from lavender oil, is used to make incense sticks. Hence, statement 2 is not correct.
Hydrosol, which is formed after distillation from the flowers, is used to make soaps and room fresheners. Hence, statement 3 is not correct.Incorrect
d) 1 only
Lavender Revolution:
The Purple or Lavender Revolution was launched in 2016 by the Union Ministry of Science & Technology through the council of scientific and industrial research (CSIR) Aroma Mission .
It aims to support domestic aromatic crop based agro economy by moving from imported aromatic oils to homegrown varieties. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
Main product is Lavender oil which sells for at least Rs. 10,000 per litre.
Lavender water, which separates from lavender oil, is used to make incense sticks. Hence, statement 2 is not correct.
Hydrosol, which is formed after distillation from the flowers, is used to make soaps and room fresheners. Hence, statement 3 is not correct. -
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following organs of the human body can be donated?
1. Heart
2. Liver
3. Cornea
4. Kidneys
5. Pancreas
Select the correct answer code:Correct
d) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Incorrect
d) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
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