Current Affairs Quiz Questions-16 October 2023
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Question 1 of 4
1. Question
The Ecomark Scheme,provides accreditation and labelling for household and consumer products that meet specific environmental criteria while maintaining quality standards as per Indian norms. The scheme is monitored by which of the following below?
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Answer:(A)
Explanation:
The Central Pollution Control Board administers the Ecomark Scheme in partnership with Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), which is the national body for standards and certification.Incorrect
Answer:(A)
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The Central Pollution Control Board administers the Ecomark Scheme in partnership with Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), which is the national body for standards and certification. -
Question 2 of 4
2. Question
Section 9 B of the MMDR Act, 1957 empowers the______________to establish District Mineral Foundation Trust in all the Districts affected by mining for the benefit of the people and areas affected by mining activities.
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Answer: (B)
Explanation:
- District Mineral Foundation (DMF) is a trust set up as a non-profit body, in those districts affected by the mining works, to work for the interest and benefit of persons and areas affected by mining related operations. It is funded through the contributions from miners. Its manner of operation comes under the jurisdiction of the relevant State Government. Setting up of District Mineral Foundations (DMFs) in all districts in the country affected by mining related operations was mandated through the Mines and Minerals (Development & Regulation) Amendment Act, (MMDRA) 2015. On 16 September 2015, Central Government issued a notification directing states to set up DMF.
- Funds under DMF are accrued at the concerned districts and are utilised by the DMF as per the guidelines for implementation of projects under PMKKKY.
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Answer: (B)
Explanation:
- District Mineral Foundation (DMF) is a trust set up as a non-profit body, in those districts affected by the mining works, to work for the interest and benefit of persons and areas affected by mining related operations. It is funded through the contributions from miners. Its manner of operation comes under the jurisdiction of the relevant State Government. Setting up of District Mineral Foundations (DMFs) in all districts in the country affected by mining related operations was mandated through the Mines and Minerals (Development & Regulation) Amendment Act, (MMDRA) 2015. On 16 September 2015, Central Government issued a notification directing states to set up DMF.
- Funds under DMF are accrued at the concerned districts and are utilised by the DMF as per the guidelines for implementation of projects under PMKKKY.
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Question 3 of 4
3. Question
Consider the following statements
1.The Union ministry of environment, forests and climate change declares Ramsar sites.
2.Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary is the first Ramsar wetland from Karnataka.
3.Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary is home to spot-billed pelicans, Painted Storks and the Mahseer fish.
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Answer: (D)
Explanation:
The Union ministry of environment, forests and climate change (MoEFCC) declared the Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary in Mandya as a Ramsar site.
It is the first wetland from Karnataka to get this status and it will help the bird sanctuary in attaining international recognition.
This bird sanctuary is located on the banks of river Cauvery.
Has good population of spot-billed pelicans, Painted Storks, ecological diversity, the Mahseer fish variety in the river water.
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Answer: (D)
Explanation:
The Union ministry of environment, forests and climate change (MoEFCC) declared the Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary in Mandya as a Ramsar site.
It is the first wetland from Karnataka to get this status and it will help the bird sanctuary in attaining international recognition.
This bird sanctuary is located on the banks of river Cauvery.
Has good population of spot-billed pelicans, Painted Storks, ecological diversity, the Mahseer fish variety in the river water.
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Question 4 of 4
4. Question
The World Food Day was established in 1945 by the_______________, a specialized agency of the United Nations.
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Answer: (B)
Explanation:
The World Food Day is celebrated on October 16 every year.
For the year 2023, the theme of the World Food Day is – “Water is life, water is food. Leave no one behind”.
“Water is essential to life on Earth. It covers the majority of the Earth’s surface, makes up over 50% of our bodies, produces our food, and supports livelihoods. But this precious resource is not infinite, and we need to stop taking it for granted. What we eat, and how that food is produced all affect water. Together, we can take water action for food and be the change,” says the Food and Agriculture Organisations of the United States on its official website.
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Answer: (B)
Explanation:
The World Food Day is celebrated on October 16 every year.
For the year 2023, the theme of the World Food Day is – “Water is life, water is food. Leave no one behind”.
“Water is essential to life on Earth. It covers the majority of the Earth’s surface, makes up over 50% of our bodies, produces our food, and supports livelihoods. But this precious resource is not infinite, and we need to stop taking it for granted. What we eat, and how that food is produced all affect water. Together, we can take water action for food and be the change,” says the Food and Agriculture Organisations of the United States on its official website.
