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INSIGHTS CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZ 2020
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsRecently Researchers of the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) carried out tagging of Olive Ridley turtles. This would help to
- Identify the migration path and places visited by Olive Ridley turtles.
- Inter-rookery movement of turtles
- Measure the growth of turtles
Select the correct answer code:
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Solution: d)
Scientists have resumed tagging of Olive Ridley sea turtles at Rushikulya rookery along Odisha coast, which would help them identify the migration path and places visited by the marine reptiles after congregation and nesting.
We are studying the path taken by turtles in the sea, if they keep coming to one nesting site for laying eggs, and the number of sites they visit over the years. Besides, the growth of turtles could be measured during the current study.
The study would also reveal the inter-rookery movement of turtles in Odisha. The migration pattern to other countries would be recorded in detail.
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Solution: d)
Scientists have resumed tagging of Olive Ridley sea turtles at Rushikulya rookery along Odisha coast, which would help them identify the migration path and places visited by the marine reptiles after congregation and nesting.
We are studying the path taken by turtles in the sea, if they keep coming to one nesting site for laying eggs, and the number of sites they visit over the years. Besides, the growth of turtles could be measured during the current study.
The study would also reveal the inter-rookery movement of turtles in Odisha. The migration pattern to other countries would be recorded in detail.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following pairs of wetlands and their location
- Renuka Wetland : Himachal Pradesh
- Harike Wetland : Gujarat
- Wadhwana Wetland : Punjab
- Kabartal Wetland : Bihar
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
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Solution: c)
Wadhwana Wetland is an internationally important wetland situated in Gujarat.
Harike Wetland is located in Punjab
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Solution: c)
Wadhwana Wetland is an internationally important wetland situated in Gujarat.
Harike Wetland is located in Punjab
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI).
- Purchasing Managers’ Index is an economic indicator that is calculated from monthly surveys of purchasing managers and supply executives from specific companies.
- It is applicable only for manufacturing and not for services sector.
- A figure above 50 denotes an expansion while anything below 50 denotes a contraction in activity.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: c)
It is an economic indicator that is calculated from monthly surveys of purchasing managers and supply executives from specific companies. PMI Manufacturing gives an indication of the economic health of the manufacturing sector. The most followed PMI readings come from Markit and Institute of Supply Management.
It is calculated separately for the manufacturing and services sectors and then a composite index too is constructed.
A figure above 50 denotes an expansion while anything below 50 denotes a contraction in activity. The higher the difference from this mid-point of 50, greater the expansion or contraction.
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Solution: c)
It is an economic indicator that is calculated from monthly surveys of purchasing managers and supply executives from specific companies. PMI Manufacturing gives an indication of the economic health of the manufacturing sector. The most followed PMI readings come from Markit and Institute of Supply Management.
It is calculated separately for the manufacturing and services sectors and then a composite index too is constructed.
A figure above 50 denotes an expansion while anything below 50 denotes a contraction in activity. The higher the difference from this mid-point of 50, greater the expansion or contraction.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Sattras of Assam.
- Sattras are monastic institutions created as part of the 16th century Neo-Vaishnavite reformist movement started by Vaishnavite saint-reformer Srimanta Sankaradeva.
- During the Ahom reign, most of the Sattras across Assam were destroyed.
- These Sattras were established as centres of religious, social and cultural reforms.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: b)
Sattras are monastic institutions created as part of the 16th century Neo-Vaishnavite reformist movement started by Vaishnavite saint-reformer Srimanta Sankaradeva (1449-1596). As the saint travelled across Assam, spreading his teachings and propagating an egalitarian society, these Sattras/Thans were established as centres of religious, social and cultural reforms in the 16th century. Today, Sattras are spread across the state, promulgating Sankardeva’s unique “worship through art” approach with music (borgeet), dance (xattriya) and theatre (bhauna).
During the Ahom reign, the Sattras received a lot of donations in the form of land or money from the kings.
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Solution: b)
Sattras are monastic institutions created as part of the 16th century Neo-Vaishnavite reformist movement started by Vaishnavite saint-reformer Srimanta Sankaradeva (1449-1596). As the saint travelled across Assam, spreading his teachings and propagating an egalitarian society, these Sattras/Thans were established as centres of religious, social and cultural reforms in the 16th century. Today, Sattras are spread across the state, promulgating Sankardeva’s unique “worship through art” approach with music (borgeet), dance (xattriya) and theatre (bhauna).
During the Ahom reign, the Sattras received a lot of donations in the form of land or money from the kings.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding BioCNG:
- It is a purified form of biogas with a major content of butane and propane.
- It can be obtained from pure cellulosic biomass.
- Increased production of BioCNG in India will help reduce import dependency on petroleum products.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: c)
Bio-CNG is a purified form of biogas with over 95% pure methane gas. It is similar to natural gas in its composition (97% methane) and energy potential. While natural gas is a fossil fuel, Bio-CNG is a renewable form of energy produced from agricultural and food-waste. Bio-CNG is being looked at as an environment-friendly alternative to diesel.
This Bio-CNG can be used to power automobiles with the same efficiency as fossil fuel CNG.
Bio-CNG has a high calorific value and can be used in blast furnaces; also it can be converted into electricity.
Various sources of biomass are as follows:
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Solution: c)
Bio-CNG is a purified form of biogas with over 95% pure methane gas. It is similar to natural gas in its composition (97% methane) and energy potential. While natural gas is a fossil fuel, Bio-CNG is a renewable form of energy produced from agricultural and food-waste. Bio-CNG is being looked at as an environment-friendly alternative to diesel.
This Bio-CNG can be used to power automobiles with the same efficiency as fossil fuel CNG.
Bio-CNG has a high calorific value and can be used in blast furnaces; also it can be converted into electricity.
Various sources of biomass are as follows:
