23 October 2024 Daily CA Quiz
Maximum 10 Questions
1.
1. With reference to the Galwan Valley region, consider the following statements:
- The Galwan Valley is located along the Line of Control (LoC) between India and Pakistan.
- The Galwan River originates from the Aksai Chin region and flows into the Shyok River in Ladakh.
- The region became a focal point of India-China tensions in 2020 due to border clashes.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
2.
With reference to the seven key friction points in Eastern Ladakh where confrontations have occurred since May 2020, consider the following statements:
- The Depsang Plains, one of the friction points, is located near the strategic Daulat Beg Oldi (DBO) airstrip.
- Galwan Valley became a flashpoint for the first time during the 1962 Sino-Indian war, and it remained peaceful until the 2020 clashes.
- Pangong Tso, another major confrontation site, is a saltwater lake shared by both India and China.
- Hot Springs and Gogra Post are strategically important locations situated along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Ladakh.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
3.
3 A recent study conducted by the Indian Institute of Geomagnetism (IIG) has highlighted the significant role volcanic eruptions play in influencing space weather. With reference to the findings of this study, consider the following statements:
- Volcanic eruptions release large amounts of volcanic ash and gases into the atmosphere, which directly impact the Earth’s ionosphere and space weather.
- Changes in space weather due to volcanic activity can disrupt satellite-based communication systems and GPS technologies.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
4.
According to the REN21 Renewables 2024 Global Status Report, India ranks 5th globally in solar power capacity. With reference to India's achievements in solar energy, consider the following statements:
- India has the 5th largest installed solar power capacity in the world, as per the REN21 Renewables 2024 Global Status Report.
- The International Solar Alliance (ISA), an India-led initiative, was launched to promote the use of solar energy among countries located between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn.
- India’s ambitious solar power target aims to achieve 100 GW of installed solar capacity by 2030.
