Welcome to your 08november2024dailycaquiz
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Q1. The Driftwood LNG Plant, under development by Tellurian Inc. in the United States, is primarily intended to:
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Q2. The H-1B visa program in the United States primarily allows companies to:
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Q3. Which of the following are major sources of terror funding in India?
- Hawala transactions, providing a covert means of transferring money.
- Revenues from drug trafficking, particularly from regions like the Golden Crescent.
- Operations through legitimate banking channels only.
- Contributions collected through charities and NGOs with alleged extremist ties.
- Counterfeit currency operations.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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Q4. Consider the following statements regarding the Gadgil and Kasturirangan Committees' recommendations on the Western Ghats:
- The Gadgil Report recommended ESA status for the entire Western Ghats and suggested a three-tier conservation system.
- The Kasturirangan Report proposed ESA status for only 37% of the Western Ghats and focused on balancing ecological sensitivity with development.
- Both reports were universally accepted by environmentalists and state governments.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Q5. Concerning the ADAR (Adenosine Deaminase Acting on RNA) enzyme, consider the following statements:
- ADAR is involved in RNA editing by changing adenosine to inosine, which behaves like guanosine in the genetic code.
- Guide RNA (gRNA) can be used to direct ADAR to specific mRNA segments for precise correction.
- ADAR edits DNA sequences, allowing cells to produce normal proteins.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Q6. Which of the following are key objectives of the Food Corporation of India (FCI) as per the Food Corporations Act, 1964?
- Ensuring food security and stabilizing food grain prices in India.
- Conducting price support operations to safeguard farmers’ interests.
- Distributing food grains solely for export purposes.
- Maintaining buffer and operational stock for a steady food supply.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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Q7. Consider the following statements regarding the PM-Vidyalakshmi Scheme:
- e scheme aims to support meritorious students in India pursuing higher education.
- It is a Central Sector Scheme that helps students secure education loans easily and affordably.
- The scheme is specifically designed for students seeking to study abroad.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Q8. Consider the following statements about UN-Habitat:
- UN-Habitat was established following the Habitat I conference in 1978, which laid the foundation for the United Nations Human Settlements Program.
- The primary goal of UN-Habitat is to promote human rights and assist in the development of urban infrastructure across the globe.
- UN-Habitat is a specialized agency of the United Nations focusing on environmental conservation.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Q9. Consider the following statements regarding Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA):
- SMA is a genetic disorder that primarily affects the central nervous system (CNS), peripheral nervous system (PNS), and voluntary muscles.
- SMA Type 1, also known as Werdnig-Hoffmann disease, typically appears after 6 months of age and leads to severe muscle weakness and breathing difficulty.
- SMA Type 4 is the adult-onset form, which presents after 18 years of age and progresses slowly.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Q10. Which of the following statements is correct regarding the history of Bidar Fort?
