Daily Current Affairs mcq September 1, 2024
Q 1.Consider the following statements with respect Vulture Count 2024.
1.World Wide Fund(WWF)-India has started a new project called “Vulture Count 2024.
2.Human activities often disrupt vulture habitats, making it difficult for them to thrive.Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Q 2 .Consider the following statements .
1.WWF-India, established in 1969, is part of the global World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) network. 2.Through initiatives like the Green Schools program, WWF-India educates students about sustainability.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Q 3 .Consider the following statements with NDUS-X Summit .
1.The INDUS-X Summit is a major event where leaders from India and the United States come together.
2.The INDUS-X initiative started in June 2023 to build stronger partnerships in strategic technology and defense industries
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Q 4 .Consider the following statements with respect Vadhvan Port Project .
1.Vadhvan Port is an upcoming port project in Maharashtra, India, located on the Arabian Sea.
2.The port is designed to help reduce congestion at other major ports like JNPT (Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust). It is expected to be operational by 2025.
3.Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Q 5.Consider the following statements with respect Sabina Shoal.
1.Sabina Shoal, also known as Xianbin Reef, is an oceanic coral atoll located in the eastern part of the Spratlys Islands in the South China Sea.
2.China claims the shoal and much of the South China Sea as its territory .
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Q 6.Consider the following statements .
1.Assam has identified around 1.2 lakh people as ‘D’ (Dubious or Doubtful) voters
2.The D-Voter concept is specific to Assam, where migration and citizenship are major political issues.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Q 7.Consider the following statements with respect Oropouche virus.
1.The Oropouche virus is insect-borne, meaning it spreads through insect bites.
2.People who get oropouche fever experience symptoms similar to those of dengue fever.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer & Explanation
1.Ans- b
Explanation-Vultures are large birds of prey known for their scavenging habits. They primarily feed on carrion, which is dead and decaying flesh. This adaptation allows them to play a crucial role in the ecosystem by cleaning up carcasses and preventing the spread of diseases.
Vultures are often poisoned by eating carcasses that have been contaminated with poisons used to kill predators.
Vultures are obligate scavengers, meaning they rely solely on carrion for their food.
2.Ans- c
Explanation- The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) is a global conservation organization working to protect the planet’s natural environment and future. It is one of the world’s largest and most respected conservation organizations.The Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI) is a government-owned company under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, India. It plays a pivotal role in promoting and developing the solar energy sector in the country.
WWF works to protect and restore biodiversity, including endangered species and their habitats.WWF is committed to conserving forests, which are vital for climate regulation, biodiversity, and the livelihoods of millions of people.WWF works to protect freshwater resources, which are essential for life and the health of ecosystems.
3.Ans- c
Explanation- The INDUS-X summit will bring together top policymakers from Washington and New Delhi to strengthen advanced technology partnerships in defence innovation.
The INDUS-X Summit represents a pivotal moment for advancing defence innovation and collaboration between India and the United States, setting the stage for future technological advancements and strategic partnerships, stimulating cross-national science and technology networks, and building the connective issue between domestic entrepreneurs, markets, skilling institutions, government labs, and investment capital, which is critical to building successful innovation ecosystems.
4.Ans- c
Explanation-
Vadhavan Port
- Vadhavan Port Location: Vadhavan, Palghar district, Maharashtra
- Coast: Arabian Sea
- Operated by: Vadhavan Port Project Limited (VPPL), Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority
- This port initiative aligns with the PM Gati Shakti program
- Greenfield Project: The port will be built as a greenfield project.
5.Ans- c
The Sabina Shoal is a submerged reef located in the South China Sea, approximately 100 kilometers (62 miles) west of Palawan Island in the Philippines. It is also known as Scarborough Shoal and Huangyan Island in Chinese.
6.Ans- c
Assam CM recently announced that nearly 1.2 lakh people in the state have been identified as ‘D’ (Dubious or Doubtful) voters, with 41,583 declared as foreigners.
7.Ans- c
Explanation- Oropouche virus is a mosquito-borne virus that can cause fever, headache, muscle aches, and joint pain. It is primarily found in South America, particularly in the Amazon Basin and the Orinoco River basin