Current Affairs Quiz 16 May 2024
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1. Question
Which among the following statement is incorrect with reference to Chabahar Port?
CorrectChabahar Port
• Iran’s Chabahar port is located on the Gulf of Oman and is the only oceanic port of the country.
• It is situated in the city of Chabahar in Sistan and Baluchestan Province.
• Chabahar has two ports; Shahid Kalantari and Shahid Beheshti.
o The former is an old port with limited water front to accommodate feeder vessels.
o The Shahid Beheshti Port is being developed in four phases. On completion of all 4 phases, port capacity will 82 million tons per year.
• The port gives access to the energy-rich Persian Gulf nations’ southern coast and bypasses Pakistan.
• Kandla port in Gujarat is the closest port at 550 nautical miles, while the distance between Chabahar and Mumbai is 786 nautical miles.IncorrectChabahar Port
• Iran’s Chabahar port is located on the Gulf of Oman and is the only oceanic port of the country.
• It is situated in the city of Chabahar in Sistan and Baluchestan Province.
• Chabahar has two ports; Shahid Kalantari and Shahid Beheshti.
o The former is an old port with limited water front to accommodate feeder vessels.
o The Shahid Beheshti Port is being developed in four phases. On completion of all 4 phases, port capacity will 82 million tons per year.
• The port gives access to the energy-rich Persian Gulf nations’ southern coast and bypasses Pakistan.
• Kandla port in Gujarat is the closest port at 550 nautical miles, while the distance between Chabahar and Mumbai is 786 nautical miles. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements:
1) Currently, China is the largest trading partner of India.
2) Iron ore, telecom and smartphone parts account for 75% of India’s imports from China.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?CorrectIndia’s Economic Ties with China
• In the fiscal year 2024, India’s bilateral trade with China totalled $118.4 billion, with imports rising by 3.24% to $101.7 billion and exports increasing by 8.7% to $16.67 billion.
• The main sectors which recorded healthy growth in exports to that country include iron ore, cotton yarn/fabrics/made ups, handloom, spices, fruits and vegetables, plastic and linoleum.
• India imported $4.2 billion worth of telecom and smartphone parts, accounting for 44 per cent of total imports in this category, indicating significant reliance on Chinese components.
• Additionally, India’s import of lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles, primarily from China, was valued at $2.2 billion, representing 75% of such imports, underscoring the critical role China plays in India’s push towards electrification of transport.IncorrectIndia’s Economic Ties with China
• In the fiscal year 2024, India’s bilateral trade with China totalled $118.4 billion, with imports rising by 3.24% to $101.7 billion and exports increasing by 8.7% to $16.67 billion.
• The main sectors which recorded healthy growth in exports to that country include iron ore, cotton yarn/fabrics/made ups, handloom, spices, fruits and vegetables, plastic and linoleum.
• India imported $4.2 billion worth of telecom and smartphone parts, accounting for 44 per cent of total imports in this category, indicating significant reliance on Chinese components.
• Additionally, India’s import of lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles, primarily from China, was valued at $2.2 billion, representing 75% of such imports, underscoring the critical role China plays in India’s push towards electrification of transport. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements about Sahitya Akademi Fellowship:
1) It is one of the highest literary honours in India, conferred by the Sahitya Akademi.
2) The award is limited to twenty-one recipients at any given time.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?CorrectAbout the Sahitya Akademi Fellowship
• It is one of the highest literary honours in India, conferred by the Sahitya Akademi (India’s National Academy of Letters) New Delhi.
• It is an honour bestowed upon writers who have made outstanding and lasting contributions to Indian literature.
• It is reserved for ‘the immortals of literature’ and is limited to twenty-one recipients at any given time.IncorrectAbout the Sahitya Akademi Fellowship
• It is one of the highest literary honours in India, conferred by the Sahitya Akademi (India’s National Academy of Letters) New Delhi.
• It is an honour bestowed upon writers who have made outstanding and lasting contributions to Indian literature.
• It is reserved for ‘the immortals of literature’ and is limited to twenty-one recipients at any given time. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which among the following statement is incorrect with reference to Sailfin Catfish?
CorrectAbout Sailfin Catfish (Pterygoplichthys Spp.)
• It is native fish species of South America, and has established stable populations in various freshwater ecosystems outside their native range due to its invasive nature.
• It was once introduced in Eastern Ghats of India for its unique appearance and its ability to clean algal growth in tanks and aquaria, but its population has grown exponentially.
o The rapid growth of this species and their ability to live for more than 10 years, makes them a significant concern for biodiversity.
• IUCN Red List: Least ConcernIncorrectAbout Sailfin Catfish (Pterygoplichthys Spp.)
• It is native fish species of South America, and has established stable populations in various freshwater ecosystems outside their native range due to its invasive nature.
• It was once introduced in Eastern Ghats of India for its unique appearance and its ability to clean algal growth in tanks and aquaria, but its population has grown exponentially.
o The rapid growth of this species and their ability to live for more than 10 years, makes them a significant concern for biodiversity.
• IUCN Red List: Least Concern - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Exercise SHAKTI is a joint military exercise between India and?
CorrectAbout Exercise SHAKTI
• Exercise “Shakti” is a biennial event conducted alternatively in India and France.
o The last edition took place in France in 2021.
• Indian contingent comprising 90 personnel is being represented primarily by a Battalion of the RAJPUT Regiment besides personnel from other arms and services.IncorrectAbout Exercise SHAKTI
• Exercise “Shakti” is a biennial event conducted alternatively in India and France.
o The last edition took place in France in 2021.
• Indian contingent comprising 90 personnel is being represented primarily by a Battalion of the RAJPUT Regiment besides personnel from other arms and services.
