Daily Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC IAS Prelims :10 Aug.2024
Q 1 .Consider the following statements with respect Clouded Leopard .
1.It is a wild cat inhabiting dense forests of the Himalayas through mainland Southeast Asia.
2. Clouded Leopard is classified as ‘Vulnerable’ under the IUC Red List.
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
c. Both 1 and 2
Q 2 .Consider the following statements with respect IUCN.
1.The International Union for Conservation of Nature is a global organization composed of governments, NGOs, scientists, and experts
2. Its primary role involves assessing the conservation status of species, providing data and analysis on the state of biodiversity worldwide.
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
c. Both 1 and 2
Q 3 .Consider the following statements with respect Waqf.
1.it is the permanent dedication by a Muslim of any movable or immovable property for purposes recognised by Muslim law as pious, religious, or charitable.
2.Waqfs in India are regulated by the Waqf Act, 2001.
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
a Waqfs in India are regulated by the Waqf Act, 1995
Q 4 .Consider the following statements with respect Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar .
1.The ISRO- Chandrayan 3 Team will be awarded theVigyan Team award for their contribution in the field of Space Science and Technology.
2.People of Indian origin staying abroad with exceptional contributions benefiting Indian communities or society shall also be eligible for the awards.
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
Waqfs in India are regulated by the Waqf Act, 1995
Q 5 .Consider the following statements with respect Chandrayaan-3 Mission .
1.India became the first nation to soft-land on the surface of the Lunar south pole.
2.launched the Chandrayaan-3 Mission by using the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mark III (LVM3) on 14th July 2023 from Sriharikota.
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
Waqfs in India are regulated by the Waqf Act, 1995
Q 6.Consider the following statements with respect National Coastal Mission Scheme.
1. it was launched in 2010.
2.It has been envisaged under the National Action Plan on Climate Change.
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
b it was launched in 2014.
Q 7.Consider the following statements with respect Green India Mission.
1.National Mission for a Green India (GIM) is one of the eight Missions under the National Action Plan on Climate Change.
2.It aims at protecting, restoring and enhancing India’s forest cover and responding to Climate Change.
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
c. Both 1 and 2
Q 8.Consider the following statements with respect Pyrocumulonimbus clouds.
1.They occur only when there is an extremely hot wildfire — volcanic eruptions.
2.Scientists believe that climate change could have a role to play in the increase of their frequency.
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
c. Both 1 and 2
Q 9 .Consider the following statements with respect Guru Ghasidas-Tamor Pingla Tiger Reserve .
1.It is located in the northern part of the state Chhattisgarh, bordering Madhya Pradesh and Jharkhand.
2.It serves as the origin of significant rivers such as Hasdeo Gopad and Baranga.
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
c. Both 1 and 2
Q 10 .Consider the following statements with respect Bhoj Wetland .
1.It is located in the city of Bhopal, Rajasthan.
2.It has designated as the Ramsar site.
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
b It is located in the city of Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.