Daily Current Affairs Prelims Quiz 08-05-2024 (Online Prelims Test)

1) Consider the following statements with respect to National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR)

1. It is India’s premier R&D institution responsible for planning and execution of research expeditions to the Arctic, the Antarctic and the Himalayas.
2. It works under the aegis of the ministry of Ministry of Science and Technology.
3. Financial affairs is provided by an eight-member Finance Committee (FC) headed by the Financial Adviser of the Ministry.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

2) Consider the following statements with respect to Constructed Wetlands

1. They are engineered structures designed to replicate the functionalities of natural wetlands but are purposefully designed to efficiently treat wastewater.
2. The decentralised nature of many industries in India makes constructed wetlands an appealing option for on-site wastewater treatment.
3. Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary in Delhi is an example of Constructed Wetlands.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

3) Sahyadri-Konkan Corridor is a linear montane habitat that connects Sahyadri Tiger Reserve in Maharashtra with?

4) Consider the following statements with respect to Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS)

1. It is an autonomous body established in 1999 under the aegis of the Ministry of Earth Sciences.
2. Synergistic Ocean Observation Prediction Services (SynOPS) is an initiative of it.
3. It is a founding member of the Indian Ocean Global Ocean Observing System (IOGOOS).

How many of the statements given above are correct?

5) Currently, Indian warships are powered by?

1. Diesel engines
2. Gas turbines
3. Steam turbines
4. Electric propulsion system
5. Integrated full electric propulsion system

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