Daily Current Affairs Prelims Quiz - 07-11-2020 - (Online Prelims Test)

1) Consider the following statements with respect to North Indian Ocean

1. Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea are together known as the North Indian Ocean.
2. Cyclones in the North Indian Ocean are bi-modal in nature, occurs during April to June and October to December.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

2) Consider the following statements with respect to EOS-01 Satellite

1. It is similar to the Radar Imaging Satellite (RISAT) and uses synthetic aperture radars to produce high-resolution images of the land. 
2. It is intended for applications in both military and civilian purposes.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

3) Consider the following statements with respect to Gulf of Khambhat

1. It is a tidal regime in the Arabian Sea formed at the mouth of major rivers Tapti, Narmada, Mahi, Sabarmati that form estuaries along the west coast.
2. It comprises mangroves, estuaries, creeks, and vast intertidal mudflats.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

4) Consider the following statements with respect to National Water Awards (NWAs) 

1. The award was presented by the Union Ministry of Jal Shakti, Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation.
2. Maharashtra bagged the first place under the ‘Best State’ category under the National Water Awards (NWAs) 2019.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

5) Tigray Region, sometimes seen in the news recently, is located in?