Current Affairs Quiz 12 July 2023
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Current Affairs Quiz 12 July 2023 for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
Kabini, Bhavani, Noyil and Amaravati are tributaries of
CorrectAns. C
The Kaveri is also one of the seven holy rivers of India. The Kaveri basin is estimated to be 81,155 square kilometres (31,334 sq mi) with many tributaries including Harangi, Hemavati, Kabini, Bhavani, Lakshmana Tirtha, Noyyal and Arkavati.IncorrectAns. C
The Kaveri is also one of the seven holy rivers of India. The Kaveri basin is estimated to be 81,155 square kilometres (31,334 sq mi) with many tributaries including Harangi, Hemavati, Kabini, Bhavani, Lakshmana Tirtha, Noyyal and Arkavati. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
With reference to Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. AIIB aims to improve economic and social development in Asia by investing in high-quality, financially viable and environmentally friendly infrastructure projects.
2. Only Asian Countries can become the members of AIIB.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.CorrectAns: (A)
About Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)
• The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is an international financial institution proposed by China. The purpose of the multilateral development bank is to provide finance to infrastructure projects in the Asia-Pacific region.
• It is headquartered in Beijing and commenced operations in 2016.
• By investing in sustainable infrastructure and other productive sectors today, it aims to connect people, services and markets that over time will impact the lives of billions and build a better future.
• Membership in the AIIB is open to all members of the World Bank or the Asian Development Bank and is divided into regional and non-regional members.
• Regional members are those located within areas classified as Asia and Oceania by the United Nations.IncorrectAns: (A)
About Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)
• The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is an international financial institution proposed by China. The purpose of the multilateral development bank is to provide finance to infrastructure projects in the Asia-Pacific region.
• It is headquartered in Beijing and commenced operations in 2016.
• By investing in sustainable infrastructure and other productive sectors today, it aims to connect people, services and markets that over time will impact the lives of billions and build a better future.
• Membership in the AIIB is open to all members of the World Bank or the Asian Development Bank and is divided into regional and non-regional members.
• Regional members are those located within areas classified as Asia and Oceania by the United Nations. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
With reference to the Asiatic Cheetahs, consider the following statements:
1. They are listed as “Extinct in The Wild” by IUCN across Asia.
2. They primarily occupy areas with dense vegetation.
Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?CorrectAnswer: C
Both the statements are not correct.
Cheetahs are listed as “Vulnerable” by the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Cheetah
has been protected under Appendix I of the CITES since 1 July 1975 which means commercial
international trade in wild-sourced cheetah is prohibited. Cheetahs are listed as “Vulnerable” by the
International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species, but after a
recent study revealed significant population declines, scientists are calling for cheetahs to be uplisted to
“Endangered.” In North Africa and Asia, they are considered “Critically Endangered.”
Cheetahs primarily occupy areas without dense vegetation.IncorrectAnswer: C
Both the statements are not correct.
Cheetahs are listed as “Vulnerable” by the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Cheetah
has been protected under Appendix I of the CITES since 1 July 1975 which means commercial
international trade in wild-sourced cheetah is prohibited. Cheetahs are listed as “Vulnerable” by the
International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species, but after a
recent study revealed significant population declines, scientists are calling for cheetahs to be uplisted to
“Endangered.” In North Africa and Asia, they are considered “Critically Endangered.”
Cheetahs primarily occupy areas without dense vegetation. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following pairs:
Protected area : River flowing
1. Melghat Tiger reserve : Tapi river
2. Sharavathi Wildlife Sanctuary: Cauvery river
3. Nagarhole National Park : Kabini river
Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?CorrectAnswer: B
IncorrectAnswer: B
- Question 5 of 5
5. Question
What is common among: Caymon Island, Cyprus, Briitish Vergin Island, Bermuda, Panama, and Mauritius?
CorrectAns. C
Explanation:
Tax havens are the global black holes designed specifically to hide
the wealth of the rich and powerful of the world through tax
avoidance (which is legal), tax evasion (which is illegal) and escape
legal accountability by ensuring secrecy in their operations. They
have very low tax.IncorrectAns. C
Explanation:
Tax havens are the global black holes designed specifically to hide
the wealth of the rich and powerful of the world through tax
avoidance (which is legal), tax evasion (which is illegal) and escape
legal accountability by ensuring secrecy in their operations. They
have very low tax.
