Current Affairs Quiz 26 August 2024
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1. Question
The Marshyangdi River is part of which of the following River system?
CorrectAbout the Marshyangdi River
• It originates at an altitude of 3,600 metres northwest of the Annapurna massif in Nepal, where the Khangsar Khola and Jharsang Khola mountain rivers meet.
• It flows eastward through Manang District, then southward through Lamjung District, and eventually joins the Trishuli River near Mugling as a tributary.
• It is part of the Gandaki River system, which is also known as Narayani.
• Its tributaries are Nagdi Khola, Dordi Khola, Chepe Khola, Chundi Khola, and Daraudi etcIncorrectAbout the Marshyangdi River
• It originates at an altitude of 3,600 metres northwest of the Annapurna massif in Nepal, where the Khangsar Khola and Jharsang Khola mountain rivers meet.
• It flows eastward through Manang District, then southward through Lamjung District, and eventually joins the Trishuli River near Mugling as a tributary.
• It is part of the Gandaki River system, which is also known as Narayani.
• Its tributaries are Nagdi Khola, Dordi Khola, Chepe Khola, Chundi Khola, and Daraudi etc - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Which among the following countries share border with Botswana?
1) Nambia
2) Tanzania
3) South Africa
Select the correct answer using the code given below.CorrectBotswana
• It is situated in the Southern African region.
• It is a land-locked country dominated in geographical terms by the Kalahari Desert.
• It is bordered by Zambia and Zimbabwe to the northeast, Namibia to the north and west, and South Africa to the south and southeast.IncorrectBotswana
• It is situated in the Southern African region.
• It is a land-locked country dominated in geographical terms by the Kalahari Desert.
• It is bordered by Zambia and Zimbabwe to the northeast, Namibia to the north and west, and South Africa to the south and southeast. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
The PM-WANI scheme is an initiative of which of the following department?
CorrectWhat is the PM-WANI scheme?
• Prime Minister’s WiFi Access Network Interface (PM-WANI) was launched by the Department of Telecommunication in 2020.
• The scheme aims to enhance the proliferation of public WiFi hotspots to create robust digital communications infrastructure in the country, especially in rural areas.
• The government aims to increase employment for small and micro-entrepreneurs and provide low-cost internet to the underserved urban poor and rural households.
• The scheme encourages local shops and establishments to provide Wi-Fi for last-mile internet delivery which does not require a license or charge a registration fee.IncorrectWhat is the PM-WANI scheme?
• Prime Minister’s WiFi Access Network Interface (PM-WANI) was launched by the Department of Telecommunication in 2020.
• The scheme aims to enhance the proliferation of public WiFi hotspots to create robust digital communications infrastructure in the country, especially in rural areas.
• The government aims to increase employment for small and micro-entrepreneurs and provide low-cost internet to the underserved urban poor and rural households.
• The scheme encourages local shops and establishments to provide Wi-Fi for last-mile internet delivery which does not require a license or charge a registration fee. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which among the following is the aim of Deen Dayal SPARSH Yojana?
CorrectDeen Dayal SPARSH Yojana
• The scheme proposed to grant a scholarship of ₹ 6,000/ – per annum to those meritorious students whose academic records are good as well as who have adopted Philately as a hobby.
• Scholarships will be provided at all India levels and each Postal circle will provide a maximum of 40 scholarships to 10 students of class 6, 7, 8, and 9 each.IncorrectDeen Dayal SPARSH Yojana
• The scheme proposed to grant a scholarship of ₹ 6,000/ – per annum to those meritorious students whose academic records are good as well as who have adopted Philately as a hobby.
• Scholarships will be provided at all India levels and each Postal circle will provide a maximum of 40 scholarships to 10 students of class 6, 7, 8, and 9 each. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Which among the following state has the largest population of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs)?
CorrectIndia has a Scheduled Tribe (ST) population of 10.45 crore as per 2011 census, out of which 75 communities located in 18 States and the Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands have been categorized as PVTGs.
– Odisha has the largest population of PVTGs followed by Madhya Pradesh.IncorrectIndia has a Scheduled Tribe (ST) population of 10.45 crore as per 2011 census, out of which 75 communities located in 18 States and the Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands have been categorized as PVTGs.
– Odisha has the largest population of PVTGs followed by Madhya Pradesh.
