Daily Current Affairs Prelims Quiz - 30-07-2020 - (Online Prelims Test)

1) Consider the following statements with respect to Conservation Assured | Tiger Standards [CA|TS]

1. It is a conservation tool that sets best practice and standards to manage target species, and encourages assessments to benchmark progress.
2. India is the first among the 13 tiger range countries to nationally adopt CA|TS.
3. The Conservation standards can be applicable only in the Tiger Reserves.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

2) With respect to Status of Tigers, Co-predators, and Prey in India Report, which was launched recently, consider the following statements

1. It was released by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change on the Global Tiger Day.
2. Bandipur Tiger Reserve of Karnataka has the highest tiger density among India’s 50 Tiger Reserves.
3. Madhya Pradesh has the highest number of tigers followed by Karnataka and Uttarakhand.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

3) With respect to Light Detection and Ranging Technology (LIDAR) Technology, consider the following statements

1. It is a method for measuring distances by illuminating the target with ultraviolet radiation and measuring the reflection with a sensor.
2. It allows scientists and mapping professionals to examine both natural and manmade environments with accuracy, precision, and flexibility.

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

4) Consider the following statements with respect to Centre for Augmenting WAR with COVID-19 Health Crisis (CAWACH) Initiative

1. It is an initiative launched by the National Science & Technology Entrepreneurship Development Board (NSTEDB).
2. Department of Science and Technology is the implementation Agency of this initiative.

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

5) In India, Bacille Calmette-Guerin (BCG) vaccine is administered routinely to all newborn babies as a part of the National childhood immunization programme to prevent which of the following diseases?

6) Consider the following statements with respect to Aerial Seeding

1. It is a fire and forget way of plantation where no attention is needed after the dispersal of seeds.
2.  A surface that is loose and rough, with cracks or ample residue cover is best for aerial seeding.   

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

7) Consider the following statements with respect to Perseverance Rover

1. It is a part of UAE Mission in exploring Mars with a rover.
2. The rover will seek signs of ancient life and collect rock and soil samples for possible return to Earth.
3. The mission includes first ever helicopter to fly on another planet.

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

8) Consider the following statements with respect to Chambal River

1. It rises in the Southern Rajasthan and flows through Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh.
2. It joins the River Ganga at Uttar Pradesh.

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

9) Okavango Delta sometimes seen in news is located in?

10) Consider the following statements with respect to Safeguard Duty

1. It is a trade protection measure to safeguard the domestic manufacturing industries.
2. It can be imposed on items, over and above existing customs duties.  

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