Welcome to your 06november2024dailycaquiz
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Q1. Consider the following statements about the Namo Drone Didi Scheme:
- It is a central sector scheme under the DAY-NRLM (Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana—National Rural Livelihood Mission).
- The scheme’s primary objective is to empower Self-Help Groups (SHGs), particularly women’s SHGs, to provide drone rental services for agricultural purposes.
- The Ministry of Rural Development implements the scheme.
- It aims to support around 14,500 SHGs across India from 2024 to 2026.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Q2. Match the following Dedicated Freight Corridors (DFCs) with their details:
| List I | List II |
| | |
| A. Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor (EDFC) | 1. 1,506 km, Mumbai to Dadri |
| B. Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (WDFC) | 2. 1,337 km, Sonnagar to Sahnewal |
| C. East-West DFC | 3. Kolkata to Mumbai |
| D. North-South DFC | 4. Delhi to Chennai |
Select the correct option:
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Q3. Consider the following pairs regarding Types of Remission:
| Type of Remission | Description |
| 1. Full Remission | (A) The convict’s sentence duration is reduced but not immediately released |
| 2. Partial Remission | (B) The convict’s sentence is fully removed, leading to immediate release |
| 3. Special Remission | (C) Granted as part of special amnesty, often on national holidays or for specific categories of prisoners |
Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
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Q4. Consider the following statements regarding the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (2015-2030):
- The Sendai Framework is a non-binding agreement that replaced the Hyogo Framework for Action.
- It aims to reduce disaster risks and losses in terms of lives, livelihoods, health, and environmental assets.
- One of its key priorities is to build back better through recovery, rehabilitation, and reconstruction efforts to enhance resilience.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Q5. Consider the following pairs regarding Marine Protected Areas in India:
| Marine Protected Area | State |
| 1. Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park | Tamil Nadu |
| 2. Lothian Island Wildlife Sanctuary | Andhra Pradesh |
| 3. Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary | Odisha |
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
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Q6. The Tumaini Festival, known for promoting cultural exchange and supporting refugees, is held in which of the following countries?
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Q7. Consider the following statements (2020)
- 36% of India’s districts are classified as “overexploited” or “critical” by the Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA).
- CGWA was formed under the Environment (Protection) Act.
- India has the largest area under groundwater irrigation in the world.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Q8. Orphan drugs are primarily developed to:
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Q9. Consider the following statements regarding LignoSat:
- The name “LignoSat” combines “ligno” (Latin for wood) and “satellite.”
- LignoSat was developed through collaboration between Kyoto University and Sumitomo Forestry Co.
- LignoSat aims to explore the use of eco-friendly, cost-effective materials in space exploration, focusing on renewable wood.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Q10. Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki, located in Indonesia, is an example of which type of volcano?
