05 November 2024 Daily CA Quiz

1. The GBF was adopted during COP15 in 2022 and is often referred to as the “Paris Agreement for Nature.”
2. It sets a goal to protect 50% of the world’s land and marine areas by 2030, commonly known as the 50×30 Target.

1. Women’s labour force participation rate in India is lower compared to the global average.
2. Increased access to education and skills training has led to a significant rise in women’s labour force participation in recent years.
3. Increasing female labour force participation in India can contribute to higher economic growth and development.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. Increased female labour force participation in rural areas has contributed to a surplus of labour, which exerts downward pressure on rural wages.
2. Most women entering the labour force in rural areas are employed in the agriculture sector, which has a higher productivity compared to non-farm sectors.
3. The capital-intensive growth model of the Indian economy has reduced the demand for rural labour, leading to limited wage growth.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) repatriated approximately 130 metric tonnes of gold as part of its strategy to strengthen domestic reserves.
2. This decision aligns with India’s objective of reducing dependence on foreign reserves and enhancing economic resilience.
3. The proportion of gold in India’s foreign exchange reserves has risen between March 2024 and September 2024.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is a policy approach where producers are held accountable for the entire lifecycle of their products, especially for the take-back, recycling, and final disposal.
2. EPR aims to reduce waste generation by encouraging manufacturers to design products that are easier to recycle or dispose of.
3. In India, EPR is primarily implemented for managing plastic and electronic waste.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. The CRZ Notification defines coastal areas and water zones within India’s territorial limits and has been updated multiple times, including the most recent revision in 2019.
2. CRZ-IA is designated for developed land areas near shorelines, while CRZ-II comprises ecologically sensitive areas like mangroves and coral reefs.
3. CRZ-III is further divided into CRZ-III A and CRZ-III B based on population density, with different non-development zones (NDZ) extending from the High Tide Line (HTL).

1. The EEJ is an intense electric current flowing in the Earth’s ionosphere at an altitude of approximately 100 km along the magnetic equator.
2. The width of the EEJ spans about 600 km from north to south.
3. The current of the EEJ flows eastward at night and reverses direction during the day, producing a unique magnetic signature.

1. A black hole is defined as a region of space with extremely strong gravity, from which nothing, including light, can escape.
2. The event horizon of a black hole is the boundary where the escape velocity is equal to the speed of light.
3. In 2019, the Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) captured the first-ever image of a black hole located in the Milky Way galaxy.

1. The IGBC is a division of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).
2. IGBC was established in 2001 to promote sustainable building practices.
3. IGBC’s mission includes providing education on green construction but does not involve certification or rating programs.

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