Daily Current Affairs Quiz- 02 April 2024
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
With reference to Global Geoparks Network (GGN), consider the following statements:
1. These are single, unified geographical areas are managed with a holistic concept of protection, education and sustainable development.
2. GGN is the initiative of The International Union for Conservation of Nature.
3. It is a bottom-up process involving a strong local multiple partnership with long-term public and political support.
How many of the statements is/are correct?Correct
(b) Only two
UNESCO Global Geoparks are single, unified geographical areas where sites and landscapes of international geological significance are managed with a holistic concept of protection, education and sustainable development. A UNESCO Global Geopark comprises a number of geological heritage sites of special scientific importance, rarity or beauty. These features are representative of a region’s geological history and the events and processes that formed it. It must also include important natural, historic, cultural tangible and intangible heritage sites. (Statement 1 is incorrect)
The establishment of a UNESCO Global Geopark is a bottom-up process involving a strong local multiple partnership with long-term public and political support. It is not a formal legislative designation, though the defining geological heritage sites within a UNESCO Global Geopark must be protected under indigenous, local, regional or national legislation as appropriate.Incorrect
(b) Only two
UNESCO Global Geoparks are single, unified geographical areas where sites and landscapes of international geological significance are managed with a holistic concept of protection, education and sustainable development. A UNESCO Global Geopark comprises a number of geological heritage sites of special scientific importance, rarity or beauty. These features are representative of a region’s geological history and the events and processes that formed it. It must also include important natural, historic, cultural tangible and intangible heritage sites. (Statement 1 is incorrect)
The establishment of a UNESCO Global Geopark is a bottom-up process involving a strong local multiple partnership with long-term public and political support. It is not a formal legislative designation, though the defining geological heritage sites within a UNESCO Global Geopark must be protected under indigenous, local, regional or national legislation as appropriate. -
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements,
1. It is the first anti-caste movement, as the pupil of the depressed class and untouchables were restricted from entering the temple.
2. The issue of temple entry was first raised by Ezhava leader TK Madhavan in an editorial in his paper Deshabhimani.
3. The movement in the vicinity of Mahadev temple in Kottayam district of Kerala took place during 1924-1925.
How many of the statements is/are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) NoneCorrect
(c) All three
It is the first anti-caste movement, as the pupil of the depressed class and untouchables were restricted from entering the temple.
This Satyagraha was to establish the rights of the oppressed classes to walk on the roads to the Shree Mahadeva Temple in Vaikom in Kottayam district.
The issue of temple entry was first raised by Ezhava leader TK Madhavan in a 1917 editorial in his paper Deshabhimani.Incorrect
(c) All three
It is the first anti-caste movement, as the pupil of the depressed class and untouchables were restricted from entering the temple.
This Satyagraha was to establish the rights of the oppressed classes to walk on the roads to the Shree Mahadeva Temple in Vaikom in Kottayam district.
The issue of temple entry was first raised by Ezhava leader TK Madhavan in a 1917 editorial in his paper Deshabhimani. -
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
With reference to ‘Havana syndrome’, consider the following statements:
1. It is a set of mental health symptoms that are said to be experienced by US intelligence and embassy officials in various countries.
2. A study report suggested that the victims may have been subjected to high-powered microwaves that either damaged or interfered with the nervous system.
3. In India, the first such case was reported in September 2021.
How many of the statements is/are correct?Correct
(c) All three
Havana Syndrome refers to a set of mental health symptoms that are said to be experienced by US intelligence and embassy officials in various countries.
It typically involves symptoms such as
• hearing certain sounds without any outside noise being present;
• nausea, vertigo and headaches, memory loss and issues with balance.
National Academy of Sciences noted in its report that the best explanation for the syndrome would be pulsed, directed microwaves.
Pulsed-wave HPM weapons engage a specific target set with the intent to destroy or degrade its electrical components. Pulsed-wave HPMs deliver a high power, short bursts of radiofrequency at a given target set.Incorrect
(c) All three
Havana Syndrome refers to a set of mental health symptoms that are said to be experienced by US intelligence and embassy officials in various countries.
It typically involves symptoms such as
• hearing certain sounds without any outside noise being present;
• nausea, vertigo and headaches, memory loss and issues with balance.
National Academy of Sciences noted in its report that the best explanation for the syndrome would be pulsed, directed microwaves.
Pulsed-wave HPM weapons engage a specific target set with the intent to destroy or degrade its electrical components. Pulsed-wave HPMs deliver a high power, short bursts of radiofrequency at a given target set. -
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements,
1. Neo-Vaishnavism is a branch of Hinduism that emerged in the 15th-16th century Manipur, led by the reformer saint Srimanta Sankardeva.
2. It emphasized devotion to Lord Krishna, a central figure in Vaishnavism, and advocated for a more inclusive and egalitarian society.
3. Neo-Vaishnavism is against idol worship and does not acknowledge the Rādhā-Krishna cult.
How many of the statements is/are correct?Correct
(b) Only two
Neo-Vaishnavism is a monotheistic religion that focuses on devotion rather than salvation. It was propagated by Srimanta Sankardeva in the 15th-16th century in Assam. It emphasized devotion to Lord Krishna, a central figure in Vaishnavism, and advocated for a more inclusive and egalitarian society. (Statement 1 is incorrect)
Vaishnavism is a religion that worships Lord Vishnu or one of his incarnations, like Lord Krishna or Lord Rama. Vaishnavites follow the Vaishnava tradition, which emphasizes devotion and surrender to Lord Vishnu or his incarnations.
Neo-Vaishnavism is against idol worship and does not acknowledge the Rādhā-Krishna cult. It focuses on devotion to Krishna through congregational listening and singing. The movement challenged the caste system and promoted social equality.Incorrect
(b) Only two
Neo-Vaishnavism is a monotheistic religion that focuses on devotion rather than salvation. It was propagated by Srimanta Sankardeva in the 15th-16th century in Assam. It emphasized devotion to Lord Krishna, a central figure in Vaishnavism, and advocated for a more inclusive and egalitarian society. (Statement 1 is incorrect)
Vaishnavism is a religion that worships Lord Vishnu or one of his incarnations, like Lord Krishna or Lord Rama. Vaishnavites follow the Vaishnava tradition, which emphasizes devotion and surrender to Lord Vishnu or his incarnations.
Neo-Vaishnavism is against idol worship and does not acknowledge the Rādhā-Krishna cult. It focuses on devotion to Krishna through congregational listening and singing. The movement challenged the caste system and promoted social equality. -
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Who is known as the pioneer of Zero Budget Natural Farming in India?
Correct
(c) Subhash Palekar
Subhash Palekar is the pioneer of Zero Budget Natural Farming (ZBNF). He is an Indian farmer and agriculturist and drew inspiration from ancient Indian farming techniques, which uses mainly cow dung and cow urine. He developed the method in the 1990s as an alternative to the Green Revolution methods. ZBNF is a type of zero tillage farming system that involves growing crops without using fertilizers, pesticides, or other external materials. The word “zero budget” refers to the zero cost of production for all crops.Incorrect
(c) Subhash Palekar
Subhash Palekar is the pioneer of Zero Budget Natural Farming (ZBNF). He is an Indian farmer and agriculturist and drew inspiration from ancient Indian farming techniques, which uses mainly cow dung and cow urine. He developed the method in the 1990s as an alternative to the Green Revolution methods. ZBNF is a type of zero tillage farming system that involves growing crops without using fertilizers, pesticides, or other external materials. The word “zero budget” refers to the zero cost of production for all crops.