Daily Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC IAS Prelims : 28 july .2024
Q 1.Consider the following statements with respect to Vriksharopan Abhiyan 2024.
1.Union Minister Shri G. Kishan Reddy led the launch of the Vriksharopan Abhiyan 2024 at Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL) in Dhanbad on July 25, 2024.
2.This project is part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” program .
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 to Miyawaki method.
The Miyawaki method is a revolutionary approach to afforestation developed by 1.Japanese botanist Akira Miyawaki.
2.It focuses on creating dense, native forests in a remarkably short period.
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 to Gatka .
1.Gatka is a traditional Sikh martial art form that originated in Punjab, India.
2.It involves the use of wooden sticks, known as soti or talwar, to simulate sword fighting.
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 4.Consider the following statements with respect to Thang-Ta.
1.Thang-Ta is a formidable martial art form hailing from Manipur, India.
2.it Provides practical skills for self-protection.
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 5.Consider the following statements with respect to Town Official Language Implementation Committee.
1.The committee is to translate government documents into regional languages.
2.The chairman is nominated by Department of Official Language.
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 6.Consider the following statements .
1.Africa is the region with the largest percentage of the population facing hunger.
2.Asia had the highest wasting levels among children under five.
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
c. Both 1 and 2
Q 7.Consider the following statements with respect to State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World.
1.India – 55.6% of Indians unable to afford a healthy diet.
2.In 2017, the proportion of the population not being able to afford a healthy diet in India was 69.5%.
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 to Dark Oxygen.
1.Dark oxygen refers to oxygen produced in the deep ocean without photosynthesis.
2.This discovery challenges the previous understanding that all oxygen on Earth comes from photosynthetic organisms like plants and algae.
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 to The ‘Rajbhasha Gaurav Samman.
1.The ‘Rajbhasha Gaurav Samman’ for 2023-24 was awarded to PSUs in Visakhapatnam by TOLIC.
2.The ceremony, hosted by NTPC, recognized top performers in three categories.
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 to Kalaripayattu.
1.It is considered among the oldest and most scientific martial arts in the world that was developed in Kerala.
2.The primary aim is the ultimate coordination between mind and body.
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