Welcome to your 23april2025dailycaquiz
1.
With reference to the Comprehensive Remote Sensing Observation on Crop Progress (CROP) framework developed by ISRO, consider the following statements:
- It is a semi-automated and scalable framework used for real-time monitoring of crop sowing.
- It uses both Optical and Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) data from satellites like EOS-04 and Resourcesat-2A.
- As of March 31, 2025, the framework reported wheat sowing over 500 lakh hectares.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
2.
With reference to the Krishi-Decision Support System (Krishi-DSS), consider the following statements:
- It is a geospatial platform jointly developed by the Ministry of Agriculture and the Department of Space.
- It provides real-time data on indicators such as soil moisture, water storage, and crop condition for parcel-level agricultural planning.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
3.
With reference to Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs), consider the following statements:
- The Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) provides a global patent valid in all member countries.
- India became a member of the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) in 1998.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
4.
With reference to the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), consider the following statements:
- WIPO is a specialized agency of the United Nations and began its operations in 1970.
- It is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, and has 193 member states.
- WIPO directly grants patents that are valid in all its member countries.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
5.
Which one of the following statement is the correct reference to Articles 145(3) and 143 of the Indian Constitution?
6.
With reference to the Bhopal Gas Tragedy, consider the following statements:
- The Bhopal Gas Tragedy occurred in 1985 when Methyl Isocyanate leaked from a pesticide plant.
- The government of India enacted the Bhopal Gas Leak Disaster (Processing of Claims) Act in 1985 to facilitate settlement of claims from the tragedy.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
7.
With reference to India’s first long-range hypersonic missile, consider the following statements:
- Hypersonic missiles are defined as those that can travel at speeds greater than Mach 5.
- The successful development of a hypersonic missile in India leads to the development of commercial aviation technologies.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
8.
Which one of the following statement is correct regarding Brazil's geographical position?
9.
With reference to the Global Geoparks Network (GGN) and UNESCO Global Geoparks (UGGP), consider the following statements:
- The status of a UNESCO Global Geopark is permanent.
- India currently has two UNESCO Global Geoparks.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
10.
With reference to Kanbula UNESCO Global Geopark in China, consider the following statements:
- Kanbula is located on the northeastern edge of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau.
- Kanbula showcases examples of the ocean-continent transition process.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
