Current Affairs Quiz 24 May 2024
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1. Question
Which among the following countries are members of BIMSTEC?
1) Vietnam
2) Nepal
3) Myanmar
4) Thailand
Which of the above statements is/are correct?CorrectWhat is BIMSTEC?
• BIMSTEC is a regional organization that was established in 1997 with the signing of the Bangkok Declaration.
• Permanent Secretariat: Dhaka, Bangladesh
• Members: Bangladesh, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Thailand, Myanmar and India.
• Significance: The BIMSTEC countries are home to 22 percent of the total world population and have a combined gross domestic product (GDP) of about $3.6 trillion.IncorrectWhat is BIMSTEC?
• BIMSTEC is a regional organization that was established in 1997 with the signing of the Bangkok Declaration.
• Permanent Secretariat: Dhaka, Bangladesh
• Members: Bangladesh, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Thailand, Myanmar and India.
• Significance: The BIMSTEC countries are home to 22 percent of the total world population and have a combined gross domestic product (GDP) of about $3.6 trillion. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements about the Competition Commission of India (CCI):
1) It was established as a statutory body in 2009 by the Government of India.
2) It is a quasi-judicial body that comes under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?CorrectAbout the Competition Commission of India (CCI)
• It was established as a statutory body in 2009 by the Government under the Competition Act, 2002.
• It comes under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. It is a quasi-judicial body.
• It consists of a Chairperson and not more than 6 Members appointed by the Central Government.
• It aims to establish a robust competitive environment through proactive engagement with stakeholders and enforcing professionalism, transparency, resolve, and wisdom in its operations.IncorrectAbout the Competition Commission of India (CCI)
• It was established as a statutory body in 2009 by the Government under the Competition Act, 2002.
• It comes under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. It is a quasi-judicial body.
• It consists of a Chairperson and not more than 6 Members appointed by the Central Government.
• It aims to establish a robust competitive environment through proactive engagement with stakeholders and enforcing professionalism, transparency, resolve, and wisdom in its operations. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
The Baltic sea is enclosed by which of the following countries?
1) Russia
2) Finland
3) Lithuania
4) Norway
Which of the above statements is/are correct?CorrectAbout Baltic Sea:
• The Baltic Sea is the youngest sea on the planet, emerging some 10,000-15,000 years ago as the glaciers retreated at the end of the last Ice Age.
• It is located in Northern Europe, enclosed by Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Russia, and Sweden.
• It is one of the planet’s largest bodies of brackish water, where salt water from the North-East Atlantic blends with fresh water from the surrounding rivers and streams.IncorrectAbout Baltic Sea:
• The Baltic Sea is the youngest sea on the planet, emerging some 10,000-15,000 years ago as the glaciers retreated at the end of the last Ice Age.
• It is located in Northern Europe, enclosed by Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Russia, and Sweden.
• It is one of the planet’s largest bodies of brackish water, where salt water from the North-East Atlantic blends with fresh water from the surrounding rivers and streams. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
The Government of India launched SEED scheme to?
CorrectScheme for Economic Empowerment of DNTs (SEED): The scheme was launched in 2022 for the welfare of Denotified, Nomadic and Semi Nomadic Communities.
IncorrectScheme for Economic Empowerment of DNTs (SEED): The scheme was launched in 2022 for the welfare of Denotified, Nomadic and Semi Nomadic Communities.
- Question 5 of 5
5. Question
With reference to the planet Venus, which among the following is the major constituent of its atmosphere?
CorrectVenus
• Venus is the second planet from the Sun, and the sixth largest planet. It’s the hottest planet in our solar system.
o Its surface temperature is nearly 900 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Composition: Venus is made up of a central iron core and a rocky mantle, similar in composition to Earth.
• Atmosphere: Venus’ atmosphere is made up of mainly carbon dioxide (96%) and nitrogen (3.5%) with trace amounts of carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, water vapor, argon, and helium making up the other 0.5%.
• Future Missions: EnVision orbiter ( European space agency), DAVINCI and VERITAS missions (NASA), Shukrayaan (ISRO).IncorrectVenus
• Venus is the second planet from the Sun, and the sixth largest planet. It’s the hottest planet in our solar system.
o Its surface temperature is nearly 900 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Composition: Venus is made up of a central iron core and a rocky mantle, similar in composition to Earth.
• Atmosphere: Venus’ atmosphere is made up of mainly carbon dioxide (96%) and nitrogen (3.5%) with trace amounts of carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, water vapor, argon, and helium making up the other 0.5%.
• Future Missions: EnVision orbiter ( European space agency), DAVINCI and VERITAS missions (NASA), Shukrayaan (ISRO).
