Welcome to your 23december2024dailycaquiz
1.
Concerning BIMSTEC, consider the following statements:
I. BIMSTEC was initially established with four members and later expanded to include Nepal and Bhutan in 1997.
II. BIMSTEC's cooperation model is sector-driven and divides responsibilities among its member states.
III. India leads BIMSTEC initiatives in transportation, tourism, and counter-terrorism.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
2.
Which of the following areas were originally included as BIMSTEC’s focus sectors at its inception in 1997?
3.
Consider the following components of optical fiber technology:
I. It operates on the principle of Total Internal Reflection (TIR).
II. It is used in endoscopy for medical imaging.
III. It is immune to electromagnetic interference.
How many of the above statements are correct?
4.
Concerning the Siliguri Corridor, consider the following statements:
I. It connects Northeast India to the mainland and lies between the Mahananda and Teesta rivers.
II. The corridor is strategically significant due to its proximity to the borders of Bhutan, Nepal, and Bangladesh.
III. The corridor's vulnerability is mitigated by its wide expanse, making it less prone to blockades.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
5.
What was the original name of BIMSTEC at the time of its establishment in 1997?
6.
Consider the following economic terms:
Fixed Exchange Rate
Floating Exchange Rate
Real Effective Exchange Rate (REER)
Which of the above provides inflation-adjusted trade competitiveness data?
7.
Regarding India’s undersea cable network, consider the following statements:
I. The India Europe Xpress (IEX) connects Mumbai and Chennai to Djibouti and France.
II. Undersea cables carry over 99% of international internet traffic.
III. The cables are protected against natural disasters such as tsunamis and earthquakes by robust satellite backups.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
8.
Concerning the amendment to Rule 93 of the Conduct of Election Rules, 1961, consider the following statements:
I. The amendment restricts access to electronic election-related records such as CCTV footage.
II. Candidates are allowed access to sensitive records without court permission.
III. The amendment was introduced to safeguard voter privacy and prevent data misuse.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
9.
Which of the following is an objective of the Automated & Intelligent Machine-aided Construction (AIMC) system in highway construction?
10.
Consider the following factors influencing the exchange rate of the Indian Rupee:
Rising trade deficits increase the demand for USD, weakening the rupee.
Higher inflation in India compared to the US strengthens the rupee.
Capital flight from India to US markets leads to rupee depreciation.
How many of the above are correct?
