26 October 2024 Daily CA Quiz

1. In the Northern Hemisphere, the winds in a cyclone spiral clockwise towards the low-pressure center.
2. Extratropical cyclones have cold air at their core and commonly occur outside the tropics.
3. According to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), a cyclonic storm is classified as “Very Severe” if wind speeds exceed 118 km/h.
4. Tropical cyclones have warm and cold fronts associated with them.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. In the Caribbean Sea and Atlantic Ocean, tropical cyclones are known as Hurricanes.
2. Typhoons are tropical cyclones that occur in the Northwest Pacific, particularly affecting East and Southeast Asia.
3. The term “Willy-Willies” is used for tropical cyclones in the Indian Ocean region.
4. In the Indian Ocean and Southwest Pacific, tropical cyclones are commonly referred to as Cyclones.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. The National Legal Services Authority (NALSA), along with State and District Legal Services Authorities, has been directed to implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to improve prisoners’ access to legal aid.
2. The Supreme Court mandated the installation of display boards containing contact details of nearby legal aid offices at locations such as police stations and post offices.
3. Article 39A of the Indian Constitution provides for free legal aid, aiming to ensure access to justice regardless of an individual’s financial capacity.
4. The Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987, establishes only State and District-level Legal Services Authorities for providing legal aid.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. India’s first Great Indian Bustard was successfully hatched through artificial insemination at the National Breeding Centre in Jodhpur, Rajasthan.
2. The Bustard Recovery Project was launched in 2016 and initially planned for five years, with an extension to 2024.
3. One of the project’s objectives is to promote bustard-friendly land use practices for conservation.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. Rajasthan
2. Gujarat
3. Maharashtra
4. Karnataka

Select the correct answer:

1. E. coli is a type of bacteria commonly found in the intestines of humans and animals.
2. All strains of E. coli are harmful and cause serious illnesses.
3. Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) can lead to diarrhea and other infections.

Select the correct answer:

1. ISRO is currently tracking Cyclonic Storm ‘Dana’ using satellites EOS-06 and INSAT-3DR.
2. EOS-06 was launched on November 26, 2022, using the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-C54).
3. INSAT-3DR was launched in 2016 and is primarily designed for ocean surface studies.

Select the correct answer:

1. A child’s diet must include at least five of the following eight food groups: breast milk, grains, legumes, dairy products, flesh foods, eggs, fruits, and vegetables.
2. Minimum Dietary Diversity Failure (MDDF) occurs when a child consumes foods from four or fewer of these groups.
3. MDD is only applicable to children from rural and backward regions.

Select the correct answer: