Current Affairs Quiz-27 October 2023
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Question 1 of 4
1. Question
Recently which city has adopted Japan’s MODERATO (Management of Origin-Destination-Related Adaptation for Traffic Optimization) technology, “The adaptive signal control technology aims to alleviate congestion and optimise waiting time at intersections.
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Answer: (B)
Explanation:
Key components of the ATCS include signal arms and aspects for both motorists and pedestrians, an automatic traffic counter and classifier for measuring vehicle movement, and a queue-length measurement system at critical junctions to monitor queue build-up. A central control software, MODERATO, will be utilised for real-time optimisation of signal phasing and timings across all junctions.Incorrect
Answer: (B)
Explanation:
Key components of the ATCS include signal arms and aspects for both motorists and pedestrians, an automatic traffic counter and classifier for measuring vehicle movement, and a queue-length measurement system at critical junctions to monitor queue build-up. A central control software, MODERATO, will be utilised for real-time optimisation of signal phasing and timings across all junctions. -
Question 2 of 4
2. Question
How many pairs correctly matches, the Noble Prize in Economics & their Works
1.Elinor Ostrom: Local communities in developing countries govern themselves
2.Esther Duflo: Alleviating global poverty
3.Claudia Goldin: Women earn less money than men with same work
Select the correct answer from options given below?Correct
Answer: (C)
Explanation:
Economic history has long been chronicled through a male lens, emphasising the contributions of men and their viewpoints. Just look at the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences. It has been awarded to 90 men since 1969 — and just three women. The first, Elinor Ostrom, won in 2009 for explaining how local communities, most of them in developing countries, govern themselves. The second, Esther Duflo, won in 2019, for her experimental work in alleviating global poverty. Claudia Goldin was the third woman awarded the Nobel Prize in Economics in 2023 for her work explaining why women earn less money than men even when they do the same work.Incorrect
Answer: (C)
Explanation:
Economic history has long been chronicled through a male lens, emphasising the contributions of men and their viewpoints. Just look at the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences. It has been awarded to 90 men since 1969 — and just three women. The first, Elinor Ostrom, won in 2009 for explaining how local communities, most of them in developing countries, govern themselves. The second, Esther Duflo, won in 2019, for her experimental work in alleviating global poverty. Claudia Goldin was the third woman awarded the Nobel Prize in Economics in 2023 for her work explaining why women earn less money than men even when they do the same work. -
Question 3 of 4
3. Question
As the State celebrates the golden jubilee of being renamed as ‘Karnataka’ from the earlier ‘Mysore State’, Kannada University, Hampi, is all set to strike an agreement with a ___________________based firm to teach and popularise Kannada language in that country for its students and its citizens?
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Answer: (C)
Explanation:
Kannada University will soon sign a memorandum of understanding with Padaantaranga Corporation, California, U.S., for imparting a diploma in Kannada language for U.S. students and its citizens. A three-month course would be offered through online classes with participation of teachers from both sides.Incorrect
Answer: (C)
Explanation:
Kannada University will soon sign a memorandum of understanding with Padaantaranga Corporation, California, U.S., for imparting a diploma in Kannada language for U.S. students and its citizens. A three-month course would be offered through online classes with participation of teachers from both sides. -
Question 4 of 4
4. Question
Killing, hunting, keeping or wearing an object made from any body part of an animal listed under ____________of the Wildlife Protection Act is a crime.
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Answer:(A)
Explanation:
- Schedule 1 of the Wildlife Protection Act 1972, which ensures the maximum legal protection for wild animals.
- Rare and endangered species of animals found in India like SnowLeopard, Olive Ridley Turtles, Great Indian Bustard, GangeticDolphin, Dugong, etc. have been listed in Schedule-I of the WildLife (Protection) Act, 1972, thereby providing them highest degreeof protection.
Wildlife Protection Act 1972:
Schedules in WPA, 1972:
It has six schedules which give varying degrees of protection.
- Schedule I and part II of Schedule II: Absolute protection – offenses under these are prescribed the highest penalties.
- Schedule III and Schedule IV: Species are protected, but the penalties are much lower.
- Schedule V: Animals (e.g. common crows, fruit bats, rats, and mice), are legally considered vermin and may be hunted freely.
- Schedule VI: Specified endemic plants are prohibited from cultivation and planting.
Incorrect
Answer:(A)
Explanation:
- Schedule 1 of the Wildlife Protection Act 1972, which ensures the maximum legal protection for wild animals.
- Rare and endangered species of animals found in India like SnowLeopard, Olive Ridley Turtles, Great Indian Bustard, GangeticDolphin, Dugong, etc. have been listed in Schedule-I of the WildLife (Protection) Act, 1972, thereby providing them highest degreeof protection.
Wildlife Protection Act 1972:
Schedules in WPA, 1972:
It has six schedules which give varying degrees of protection.
- Schedule I and part II of Schedule II: Absolute protection – offenses under these are prescribed the highest penalties.
- Schedule III and Schedule IV: Species are protected, but the penalties are much lower.
- Schedule V: Animals (e.g. common crows, fruit bats, rats, and mice), are legally considered vermin and may be hunted freely.
- Schedule VI: Specified endemic plants are prohibited from cultivation and planting.