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Daily-mcqs 25 Nov 2024
Q1:
Consider the following statements about Exercise Sea Vigil 24: 1. Exercise Sea Vigil 24 was the fourth edition of the Pan-India Coastal Defence Exercise 2. Over 21 agencies from six ministries participated, including the Indian Navy, Army, Air Force, Coast Guard, State Marine Police, and port authorities. 3. The overarching goal of Exercise Sea Vigil 24 was to bolster India’s maritime security. How many of the above statements are correct?
A: Only one
B: Only two
C: All three
D: None
Answer: C
Explanation:
Statement 1: Correct. Sea Vigil 24 was the fourth edition of the exercise, emphasizing maritime security along India’s coastline and EEZ. The exercise covered India’s 11,098 km coastline and 2.4 million sq. km EEZ. It lasted for 36 hours
Statement 2: Correct. Over 21 agencies from six ministries participated, including all the key agencies mentioned. The exercise deployed more than 550 maritime assets and 60 air sorties, amounting to 200 flying hours.
Statement 3: Correct. The overarching goal of Exercise Sea Vigil 24 was to bolster India’s maritime security. The focus areas included securing oil rigs, ports, merchant vessels, and performing drills such as simulated hijackings and rerouting of vessels.
Q2:
Consider the following statements about Compressed Bio Gas (CBG): 1. CBG is produced through aerobic decomposition of biomass. 2. CBG has the same calorific value as CNG and is chemically the same as CNG. 3. CBG can only be produced from animal waste. 4. The CO2 produced during CBG production can be captured. How many of the above statements are correct?
A: Only two
B: Only three
C: All four
D: None
Answer: B
Explanation:
Statement 1: Incorrect. CBG is produced by anaerobic decomposition of biomass, and then the carbon dioxide and hydrogen sulphide are removed to purify the gas.
Statement 2: Correct. CBG and CNG are chemically the same — both are compressed methane and have the same calorific value.
Statement 3: Incorrect. CBG can be produced from both animal and plant biomass, making it versatile in its production. The solid by-products of CBG production can be used as bio-manure, which benefits crop growth and helps prevent the uptake of harmful heavy metals by plants.
Statement 4: Correct. The CO2 produced during the purification of biogas can be used for various purposes like food preservation and fire extinguishers.
Q3:
Which two organizations jointly presented the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Global Peace Award to PM Modi?
A: Washington Adventist University and AIAM
B: Indian Embassy and AIAM
C: White House and Washington Adventist University
D: United Nations and Washington Adventist University
Answer: A
Explanation:
The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Global Peace Award for Minority Upliftment was jointly presented by Washington Adventist University and Association of Indian American Minorities (AIAM) to PM Modi.
Q4:
Consider the following statements regarding the ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus): 1. The 11th ADMM-Plus meeting was held recently in Vientiane, Laos. 2. ADMM-Plus was established in 2015. 3. The dialogue partners of ADMM-Plus include India, China, Russia, United States, Japan, South Korea, Australia, and New Zealand. How many of the above statements are correct?
A: Only one
B: Only two
C: All three
D: None
Answer: B
Explanation:
Statement 1: Correct. The 11th ADMM-Plus meeting was held in Vientiane, Laos, with India represented by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.
Statement 2: Incorrect. ADMM-Plus was established in 2010, not 2015. ADMM-Plus addresses issues like counterterrorism, humanitarian assistance, peacekeeping, maritime security, and reflects ASEAN’s commitment to regional cooperation in the Indo-Pacific.
Statement 3: Correct. The eight dialogue partners of ADMM-Plus are India, China, Russia, United States, Japan, South Korea, Australia, and New Zealand.
Q5:
Consider the following statements regarding Paris Agreement: 1. Recently, Argentina is withdrawn from the Paris Agreement. 2. The Paris Agreement aims to limit global warming to well below 2°C by 2030. 3. Argentina, being the 24th-largest emitter of GHGs. How many of the above statements are correct?
A: Only one
B: Only two
C: All three
D: None
Answer: B
Explanation:
Statement 1: Incorrect. Argentina is considering withdrawal from the Paris Agreement. Argentina's withdrawal would negatively impact global climate goals and trade relations.
Statement 2: Correct. The Paris Agreement aims to limit global warming to well below 2°C by 2030 and focuses on reducing GHG emissions.
Statement 3: Correct. As the 24th-largest emitter of GHGs, Argentina's participation in the Paris Agreement is important for achieving global climate targets.
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