Daily Current Affairs Quiz- 26 March 2024
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements,
1. The Agriculture Insurance Company of India Limited (AICIL) is owned by the Ministry of Finance, Government of India.
2. It is one of the largest crop insurance companies in the world, with around 25 million farmers covered under its various crop insurance products and schemes.
Which of these statements is/are correct?Correct
(c) Both 1 and 2
The Agriculture Insurance Company of India Limited (AICIL) is a government-owned agricultural insurer that was established on December 20, 2002 and began operations on April 1, 2003. It is one of the largest crop insurance companies in the world, with around 25 million farmers covered under its various crop insurance products and schemes. More than 86% of these farmers are small and marginal, meaning they own 2 hectares of land or less.
AICIL is a central public sector undertaking under the ownership of the Ministry of Finance. It is under the operational supervision of the Ministry of Agriculture. It offers yield-based and weather-based crop insurance programs in almost 500 districts of India.Incorrect
(c) Both 1 and 2
The Agriculture Insurance Company of India Limited (AICIL) is a government-owned agricultural insurer that was established on December 20, 2002 and began operations on April 1, 2003. It is one of the largest crop insurance companies in the world, with around 25 million farmers covered under its various crop insurance products and schemes. More than 86% of these farmers are small and marginal, meaning they own 2 hectares of land or less.
AICIL is a central public sector undertaking under the ownership of the Ministry of Finance. It is under the operational supervision of the Ministry of Agriculture. It offers yield-based and weather-based crop insurance programs in almost 500 districts of India. -
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Hangul, also known as the Kashmir stag are naturally found in which National park?
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(d) Dachigam National Park
Dachigam National Park is a protected area in the Zabarwan Range of the Western Himalayas, about 14 miles from Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir. The park is known for being the habitat of the critically endangered Hangul, also known as the Kashmir stag. The park also has populations of musk deer, leopard, Himalayan Grey Langur, leopard cat, Himalayan Black Bear, and yellow-throated marten.Incorrect
(d) Dachigam National Park
Dachigam National Park is a protected area in the Zabarwan Range of the Western Himalayas, about 14 miles from Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir. The park is known for being the habitat of the critically endangered Hangul, also known as the Kashmir stag. The park also has populations of musk deer, leopard, Himalayan Grey Langur, leopard cat, Himalayan Black Bear, and yellow-throated marten. -
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements,
1. The International Astronomical Union (IAU) is a non-governmental organization that promotes astronomy through global cooperation.
2. The IAU’s mission is to safeguard and promote the science of astronomy through education, communication, research, and development.
3. The IAU’s first General Assembly will be held in August 2024 on the African continent.
How many of the statements is/are correct?Correct
(c) All three
The International Astronomical Union (IAU) is a non-governmental organization that promotes astronomy through global cooperation. It was established in 1919 and is based in Paris, France. The IAU’s mission is to safeguard and promote the science of astronomy through education, communication, research, and development. The IAU has various working groups, commissions, and divisions that represent the various areas of astronomical teaching, research, and other endeavors.
The IAU’s first General Assembly will be held in August 2024 on the African continent.Incorrect
(c) All three
The International Astronomical Union (IAU) is a non-governmental organization that promotes astronomy through global cooperation. It was established in 1919 and is based in Paris, France. The IAU’s mission is to safeguard and promote the science of astronomy through education, communication, research, and development. The IAU has various working groups, commissions, and divisions that represent the various areas of astronomical teaching, research, and other endeavors.
The IAU’s first General Assembly will be held in August 2024 on the African continent. -
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
With reference to Mumps, consider the following statements:
1. Mumps is a bacterial disease caused by a paramyxovirus that spreads from person to person.
2. Children between the ages of 2 and 12 are most likely to get the infection.
Which of these statements is/are correct?Correct
(b) Only 2
Mumps is a contagious viral disease that affects the salivary glands, which are located below the ears. It is also known as parotitis. Mumps is caused by a paramyxovirus that is spread through infected saliva, nasal secretions, or respiratory droplets. Symptoms usually appear within two to three weeks of exposure. (Statement 1 is incorrect)
Mumps has no lethal implication on human health, but it can have a long term impact on the lives of people. Children between the ages of 2 and 12 are most likely to get the infection. In older people, besides the parotid glands, other organs like the testicles, the pancreas and the nervous system may also become involved.Incorrect
(b) Only 2
Mumps is a contagious viral disease that affects the salivary glands, which are located below the ears. It is also known as parotitis. Mumps is caused by a paramyxovirus that is spread through infected saliva, nasal secretions, or respiratory droplets. Symptoms usually appear within two to three weeks of exposure. (Statement 1 is incorrect)
Mumps has no lethal implication on human health, but it can have a long term impact on the lives of people. Children between the ages of 2 and 12 are most likely to get the infection. In older people, besides the parotid glands, other organs like the testicles, the pancreas and the nervous system may also become involved. -
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Saddle peak’ the highest peak of Andaman & Nicobar is located in
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(d) North Andaman
Saddle Peak or Saddle Hill is located on North Andaman Island in India’s Andaman and Nicobar Islands. At 731 m, it is the highest point of the archipelago in the Bay of Bengal. It is surrounded by Saddle Peak National Park. It is located near Diglipur, a town in North Andaman Island.Incorrect
(d) North Andaman
Saddle Peak or Saddle Hill is located on North Andaman Island in India’s Andaman and Nicobar Islands. At 731 m, it is the highest point of the archipelago in the Bay of Bengal. It is surrounded by Saddle Peak National Park. It is located near Diglipur, a town in North Andaman Island.