Current Affairs Quiz 15 April 2023
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1. Question
Consider the following statement about Animal Health System Support for One Health (AHSSOH):
1) It is a central sector scheme that will be implemented across all the states of India.
2) It envisages improving the capacity building of stakeholders involved in animal health and disease management.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?CorrectAnimal Health System Support for One Health(AHSSOH): It aims to create an ecosystem for a better animal health management system using the One Health approach.
• The project will be implemented in five States and it envisages improving the capacity building of stakeholders involved in animal health and disease management.
• The project calls for participation by the Human Health, Forest and Environment Department at the national, regional as well as local for creating and strengthening the One Health architecture including community engagement.
• The collaborative project will be implemented over a five-year period as a Central sector scheme with a financial provision of Rs. 1228.70 Cr.IncorrectAnimal Health System Support for One Health(AHSSOH): It aims to create an ecosystem for a better animal health management system using the One Health approach.
• The project will be implemented in five States and it envisages improving the capacity building of stakeholders involved in animal health and disease management.
• The project calls for participation by the Human Health, Forest and Environment Department at the national, regional as well as local for creating and strengthening the One Health architecture including community engagement.
• The collaborative project will be implemented over a five-year period as a Central sector scheme with a financial provision of Rs. 1228.70 Cr. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
The term ‘GN-z11’ often seen in the news is with reference to?
CorrectAbout GN-z11 Galaxy
• It was first discovered in 2015 by the Hubble Space Telescope (HST).
• It is located approximately 32 billion light years away from the Earth.
• It has been in existence since the Universe was 400 million years old post the Big Bang event.IncorrectAbout GN-z11 Galaxy
• It was first discovered in 2015 by the Hubble Space Telescope (HST).
• It is located approximately 32 billion light years away from the Earth.
• It has been in existence since the Universe was 400 million years old post the Big Bang event. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
the following statements about the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI):
1) It is the only CPSU dedicated to the renewable energy sector.
2) It is under the administrative control of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?CorrectSolar Energy Corporation of India (SECI)
• It is under the administrative control of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) and set up on 20th Sept, 2011 to facilitate the implementation of the National Solar Mission (NSM).
• It is the only CPSU dedicated to the renewable energy sector. Through the amendments under the Companies Act, 2013, the mandate of the company has been broadened to cover the entire renewable energy domain.
• HQ: New DelhiIncorrectSolar Energy Corporation of India (SECI)
• It is under the administrative control of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) and set up on 20th Sept, 2011 to facilitate the implementation of the National Solar Mission (NSM).
• It is the only CPSU dedicated to the renewable energy sector. Through the amendments under the Companies Act, 2013, the mandate of the company has been broadened to cover the entire renewable energy domain.
• HQ: New Delhi - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
India is a signatory to which of the following international Conventions?
1) UN Convention on Narcotic Drugs
2) UN Convention on Psychotropic Substances
3) UN Convention against the Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.CorrectIndia is a signatory to the UN Convention on Narcotic Drugs 1961, UN Convention on Psychotropic Substances 1971 and UN Convention against the Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances, 1988 which obligates member countries to monitor the implementation of the United Nations drug control conventions.
IncorrectIndia is a signatory to the UN Convention on Narcotic Drugs 1961, UN Convention on Psychotropic Substances 1971 and UN Convention against the Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances, 1988 which obligates member countries to monitor the implementation of the United Nations drug control conventions.
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5. Question
Consider the following statement about the European Organisation for Nuclear Research (CERN):
1) It is the world’s largest nuclear and particle physics laboratory.
2) India in 2016 became a member of the CERN.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?CorrectAbout CERN
• European Organisation for Nuclear Research (CERN) is the world’s largest nuclear and particle physics laboratory.
• CERN is based in Geneva on the French-Swiss border. It has 23 member states.
• India in 2016 became an associate member of the CERN. Indian scientists have played a significant role in the ALICE experiment, which is a dedicated experiment for search and study of Quark Gluon Plasma (QGP).IncorrectAbout CERN
• European Organisation for Nuclear Research (CERN) is the world’s largest nuclear and particle physics laboratory.
• CERN is based in Geneva on the French-Swiss border. It has 23 member states.
• India in 2016 became an associate member of the CERN. Indian scientists have played a significant role in the ALICE experiment, which is a dedicated experiment for search and study of Quark Gluon Plasma (QGP).
