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19 November 2024 Daily CA Quiz

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1. 
Concerning the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), consider the following statements:


1.It is one of the Rio Conventions.
2.One of its aims is to eliminate the use of fossil fuels globally.
3.The Conference of Parties (COP) is the supreme decision-making body of the UNFCCC.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

2. 
Consider the following statements regarding the Price Support Scheme (PSS):

1.It aims to provide subsidies to farmers for purchasing seeds and fertilizers.
2.National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India (NAFED) is responsible for implementing the scheme.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

3. 
Consider the following statements regarding the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) and Air Quality Index (AQI):

  1. GRAP is implemented in the Delhi-NCR region and its measures are triggered incrementally based on the worsening Air Quality Index (AQI).
  2. The Air Quality Index (AQI) considers six categories ranging from “Good” to “Severe+” and is calculated using data from three pollutants, including either PM10 or PM2.5.
  3. The AQI scale ranges from 0 to 500 and is based on 8 key pollutants such as PM10, PM2.5, and Nitrogen dioxide.

4. 
With reference to India's first long-range hypersonic missile, which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?

1. Hypersonic missiles are defined by their ability to travel at speeds greater than Mach 5.
2. The successful development and testing of a hypersonic missile enables India to develop commercial aviation technologies.
3. The missile has been developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

5. 
Concerning the All-India Services (Conduct) Rules 1968, consider the following statements:

  1. The rules prescribe a code of conduct to guide officers’ professional and ethical behavior.
    2. As per the rules, officers may participate in or contribute to public media only in the bonafide discharge of their duties.
    3. The rules provide specific directives regarding officers’ use of social media.
    Which of the statements given above are correct?

6. 
Consider the following statements regarding the Indian Bison (Gaur):

  • The Indian Bison is the largest species of wild cattle and the largest extant bovine in the world.
  • It is primarily found in the Himalayan regions at altitudes above 6,000 feet.
  • The Indian Bison is classified as “Vulnerable” on the IUCN Red List and is protected under Schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
  • Human-animal conflict is a significant threat to its survival due to its proximity

7. 
Consider the following statements:

  1. The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) manages global air traffic control systems.
    2. The Montreal Convention of 1999 governs international air transport and sets rules for airline responsibilities.
    Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

8. 
Which of the following statements are correct with respect to the Ayushman Vaya Vandana Scheme?

  1. The scheme is available to any Indian citizen aged 70 years or older.
    2. It aims to provide healthcare coverage of up to Rs 5 lakh per year.
    3. It does not cover pre-existing conditions like diabetes or hypertension.
    Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

9. 
The primary function of the UNICORN (Unified Complex Radio Antenna) system being co-developed by India and Japan is to:

10. 
Consider the following countries:

1. Venezuela
2. Guyana
3. Brazil
4. Colombia
Which of the following countries shares borders with Suriname?

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