Current Affairs Quiz 19 February 2024
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Current Affairs Quiz 19 February 2024 for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
Which of the following statements regarding India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) are incorrect?
1. The IPPB is a 100% equity owned by Government of India.
2. The IPPB bank issues credit and debit cards like any other bankWhich of the statements given above is/are incorrect?
CorrectAnswer: B
Explanation;-
The IIPB bank doesn’t issue loans and credit cards.
IncorrectAns;- B
Explanation;-
The IIPB bank doesn’t issue loans and credit cards.
- Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles produce one of the following as “exhaust”
CorrectAns: (c)
Exp:
• A fuel cell is a device that converts chemical energy (energy stored in molecular bonds) into electrical energy.
• It uses Hydrogen gas (H2) and Oxygen gas (O2) as fuel and the products of the reaction in the cell are water (H2O), electricity, and heat.
• This is a big improvement over internal combustion engines, coal-burning power plants, and nuclear power plants, all of which produce harmful byproducts. Therefore, option (c) is the correct answer.IncorrectAns: (c)
Exp:
• A fuel cell is a device that converts chemical energy (energy stored in molecular bonds) into electrical energy.
• It uses Hydrogen gas (H2) and Oxygen gas (O2) as fuel and the products of the reaction in the cell are water (H2O), electricity, and heat.
• This is a big improvement over internal combustion engines, coal-burning power plants, and nuclear power plants, all of which produce harmful byproducts. Therefore, option (c) is the correct answer. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
With reference to Aerial seeding, consider the following statements:
1. It is a technique of plantation in which seeds covered with clay and compost are sprayed on the ground.
2. It is only suitable for regions with heavy and regular precipitation.
Which of the statements given above are correct?CorrectAnswer: A
Aerial seeding is suitable for the following conditions;
o Remote and inaccessible areas.
o Ragged areas.
o Region where labour scarcity or sparse population is available.
o Deep ravines where afforestation is not possible through manual mode.
o Area denuded by clear-cutting or shifting cultivation.
o Areas devastated by pest and diseases, volcanoes, earthquakes and landslides. Hence, statement 2 is not correct.IncorrectAnswer: A
Aerial seeding is suitable for the following conditions;
o Remote and inaccessible areas.
o Ragged areas.
o Region where labour scarcity or sparse population is available.
o Deep ravines where afforestation is not possible through manual mode.
o Area denuded by clear-cutting or shifting cultivation.
o Areas devastated by pest and diseases, volcanoes, earthquakes and landslides. Hence, statement 2 is not correct. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements with reference to Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP)
Programme:
1. Under this programme, Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) procure and blend
up to 10% ethanol in petrol.
2. It has been extended to all States and UTs.
3. The price of Ethanol is administered by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: C
The Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas (MoP&NG) vide its notification has extended the programme
to the whole of India except Union Territories of Andaman Nicobar and Lakshadweep
islands. Hence, statement 2 is not correct.IncorrectAnswer: C
The Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas (MoP&NG) vide its notification has extended the programme
to the whole of India except Union Territories of Andaman Nicobar and Lakshadweep
islands. Hence, statement 2 is not correct. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
With reference to the Indian Pharmaceutical Industry, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. India’s Pharma Industry is the world’s third-largest by value.
2. 100% FDI is allowed under automatic route for Greenfield Pharma.
3. Himachal Pradesh has Asia’s largest pharma manufacturing hub.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.CorrectAnswer: C
India ranks 3rd worldwide for pharmaceutical production by volume and 14th by value. Since India
mostly produces Generic medicines which are comparatively cheaper i.e. low by value. Indian drugs
comprised 20 percent of the global generic drug exports, out of which North America had the largest
share.IncorrectAnswer: C
India ranks 3rd worldwide for pharmaceutical production by volume and 14th by value. Since India
mostly produces Generic medicines which are comparatively cheaper i.e. low by value. Indian drugs
comprised 20 percent of the global generic drug exports, out of which North America had the largest
share.
