30th April 2021 Current Affairs Quiz
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1. Question
Which of the following reasons associated with the Flash Droughts?
1. Long-term monsoon breaks
2. low precipitation
3. abnormally low temperatures
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAns;- a) Only 1 and 2
Explanation;-
• The 3rd is incorrect it is abnormally high temperatures.
• Recently More flash droughts in India by end of centuryAbout Flash Droughts
• Flash drought refers to relatively short periods of warm surface temperature and anomalously low and rapid decreasing soil moisture (SM).
• Based on the physical mechanisms associated with flash droughts, we classify these events into two categories: heat wave and precipitation (P) deficit flash droughts.
• A drought is caused by drier than normal conditions that can eventually lead to water supply problems.
• Really hot temperatures can make a drought worse by evaporating moisture from the soil.
• A drought is a prolonged period with less-than-average amounts of rain or snow in a particular region.
• Long-term monsoon breaks prolonged dry spells during the season are leading to a unique phenomenon called flash droughts in India, affecting kharif crops and groundwater depletion, according to a new study by researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)-Gandhinagar.
• Flash drought intensifies rapidly due to changes in precipitation, temperature, wind, and radiation.
• These changes in the weather increase evapotranspiration and lower soil moisture.IncorrectAns;- a) Only 1 and 2
Explanation;-
• The 3rd is incorrect it is abnormally high temperatures.
• Recently More flash droughts in India by end of centuryAbout Flash Droughts
• Flash drought refers to relatively short periods of warm surface temperature and anomalously low and rapid decreasing soil moisture (SM).
• Based on the physical mechanisms associated with flash droughts, we classify these events into two categories: heat wave and precipitation (P) deficit flash droughts.
• A drought is caused by drier than normal conditions that can eventually lead to water supply problems.
• Really hot temperatures can make a drought worse by evaporating moisture from the soil.
• A drought is a prolonged period with less-than-average amounts of rain or snow in a particular region.
• Long-term monsoon breaks prolonged dry spells during the season are leading to a unique phenomenon called flash droughts in India, affecting kharif crops and groundwater depletion, according to a new study by researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)-Gandhinagar.
• Flash drought intensifies rapidly due to changes in precipitation, temperature, wind, and radiation.
• These changes in the weather increase evapotranspiration and lower soil moisture. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
The point where the energy is released during the earthquake is called?
CorrectAns;- b) Hypocentre
IncorrectAns;- b) Hypocentre
- Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which of the following statement’s about Competition commission of India (CCI) are not correct?
1. CCI is a non statutory body.
2. CCI members are appointed by President.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAns;- c) Both 1 and 2
Both the statements are not correct.Competition Commission of India (CCI) is a statutory body of the Government of India responsible for enforcing the Competition Act, 2002.
Competition Commission of India aims to establish a robust competitive environment.
· Through proactive engagement with all stakeholders, including consumers, industry, government and international jurisdictions.
· By being a knowledge intensive organization with high competence level.
· Through professionalism, transparency, resolve and wisdom in enforcement.Composition of CCI
• The Commission consists of one Chairperson and six Members.
• The commission is a quasi-judicial body .
• Eligibility of members: The Chairperson and every other Member shall be a person of ability, integrity and standing and who, has been, or is qualified to be a judge of a High Court, or, has special knowledge of, and professional experience of not less than fifteen years in international trade, economics, business, commerce, law, finance, accountancy, management, industry, public affairs, administration or in any other matter which, in the opinion of the Central Government, may be useful to the Commission.IncorrectAns;- c) Both 1 and 2
Both the statements are not correct.Competition Commission of India (CCI) is a statutory body of the Government of India responsible for enforcing the Competition Act, 2002.
Competition Commission of India aims to establish a robust competitive environment.
· Through proactive engagement with all stakeholders, including consumers, industry, government and international jurisdictions.
· By being a knowledge intensive organization with high competence level.
· Through professionalism, transparency, resolve and wisdom in enforcement.Composition of CCI
• The Commission consists of one Chairperson and six Members.
• The commission is a quasi-judicial body .
• Eligibility of members: The Chairperson and every other Member shall be a person of ability, integrity and standing and who, has been, or is qualified to be a judge of a High Court, or, has special knowledge of, and professional experience of not less than fifteen years in international trade, economics, business, commerce, law, finance, accountancy, management, industry, public affairs, administration or in any other matter which, in the opinion of the Central Government, may be useful to the Commission. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which of the following statements about Harike Wetland are correct?
1. The Harike Wetland situated in Haryana state
2. It is one of the smallest wetland in northern Inida
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAns;- d) None of the above
Explanation;-
• Both the statements are incorrect, because it is situated in Punjab and it is largest wetland in northern India.
• Days before the Punjab Wildlife Department starts its annual water bird census, there has been rare sighting of some migratory birds which have come from as far as Central Asia and Africa. With all four state wetlands witnessing a higher turnout of migratory birds, the department sighted the common merganser, seen for the first time in the Harike Wildlife Sanctuary.IncorrectAns;- d) None of the above
Explanation;-
• Both the statements are incorrect, because it is situated in Punjab and it is largest wetland in northern India.
• Days before the Punjab Wildlife Department starts its annual water bird census, there has been rare sighting of some migratory birds which have come from as far as Central Asia and Africa. With all four state wetlands witnessing a higher turnout of migratory birds, the department sighted the common merganser, seen for the first time in the Harike Wildlife Sanctuary. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Which of the following sea is not a part of the Atlantic Ocean?
CorrectAns: a
IncorrectAns: a
