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[Quiz] Daily Current Affairs MCQs – October 08 2024
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Question 1 of 4
1. Question
Q1. {Prelims – S&T – Defence} With reference to Defence India Start-up Challenge (DISC) and Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX), consider the following statements:
- DISC was launched in partnership with Atal Innovation Mission to promote the development of prototypes and commercialization of solutions for national defence and security.
- iDEX, launched in 2018, acts as the executive arm of the Defence Innovation Organization (DIO) and aims to modernize the Defence Industry.
- ADITI 2.0 provides financial support of up to Rs 50 crore to start-ups for defence research and innovation.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Explanation
Statements 1 and 2 are correct
- The Defence India Start-up Challenge (DISC) aims to support start-ups, MSMEs, and innovators in developing prototypes and commercializing products or solutions for national defence and security.
- It was launched by the Ministry of Defence in partnership with the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) in 2018.
- Eligible participants include start-ups, Indian companies, individual innovators, and academic institutions.
- Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX) was launched in 2018 with the objective of modernizing the defence industry.
- Serving as the executive arm of the Defence Innovation Organization (DIO), it engages MSMEs, start-ups, individual innovators, R&D institutes, and academic institutions.
Statement 3 is incorrect
- ADITI 2.0, the second edition of Acing Development of Innovative Technologies, was recently launched by the Defence Minister along with the 12th edition of Defence India Start-up Challenges (DISC-12) during DefConnect 4.0.
- The objective of ADITI 2.0 is to develop 30 critical and strategic deep-tech defence technologies within the proposed timeframe.
- Start-ups are eligible to receive a grant-in-aid of up to Rs. 25 crore to support research, development, and innovation in defence technology.
- The Technology Watch Tool is designed to bridge the gap between the expectations and requirements of the modern Armed Forces and the capabilities of the defence innovation ecosystem.
Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only | Difficulty Level: Medium
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Explanation
Statements 1 and 2 are correct
- The Defence India Start-up Challenge (DISC) aims to support start-ups, MSMEs, and innovators in developing prototypes and commercializing products or solutions for national defence and security.
- It was launched by the Ministry of Defence in partnership with the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) in 2018.
- Eligible participants include start-ups, Indian companies, individual innovators, and academic institutions.
- Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX) was launched in 2018 with the objective of modernizing the defence industry.
- Serving as the executive arm of the Defence Innovation Organization (DIO), it engages MSMEs, start-ups, individual innovators, R&D institutes, and academic institutions.
Statement 3 is incorrect
- ADITI 2.0, the second edition of Acing Development of Innovative Technologies, was recently launched by the Defence Minister along with the 12th edition of Defence India Start-up Challenges (DISC-12) during DefConnect 4.0.
- The objective of ADITI 2.0 is to develop 30 critical and strategic deep-tech defence technologies within the proposed timeframe.
- Start-ups are eligible to receive a grant-in-aid of up to Rs. 25 crore to support research, development, and innovation in defence technology.
- The Technology Watch Tool is designed to bridge the gap between the expectations and requirements of the modern Armed Forces and the capabilities of the defence innovation ecosystem.
Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only | Difficulty Level: Medium
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Explanation
Statements 1 and 2 are correct
- The Defence India Start-up Challenge (DISC) aims to support start-ups, MSMEs, and innovators in developing prototypes and commercializing products or solutions for national defence and security.
- It was launched by the Ministry of Defence in partnership with the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) in 2018.
- Eligible participants include start-ups, Indian companies, individual innovators, and academic institutions.
- Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX) was launched in 2018 with the objective of modernizing the defence industry.
- Serving as the executive arm of the Defence Innovation Organization (DIO), it engages MSMEs, start-ups, individual innovators, R&D institutes, and academic institutions.
Statement 3 is incorrect
- ADITI 2.0, the second edition of Acing Development of Innovative Technologies, was recently launched by the Defence Minister along with the 12th edition of Defence India Start-up Challenges (DISC-12) during DefConnect 4.0.
- The objective of ADITI 2.0 is to develop 30 critical and strategic deep-tech defence technologies within the proposed timeframe.
- Start-ups are eligible to receive a grant-in-aid of up to Rs. 25 crore to support research, development, and innovation in defence technology.
- The Technology Watch Tool is designed to bridge the gap between the expectations and requirements of the modern Armed Forces and the capabilities of the defence innovation ecosystem.
Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only | Difficulty Level: Medium
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Question 2 of 4
2. Question
Q2. {Prelims – Envi} Which of the following sectors is India’s largest employer in the renewable energy industry?
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Explanation
Option (d) is correct
- A report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the International Labour Organization (ILO) highlighted the achievements of India’s RE sector.
- Hydropower was India’s largest employer in the renewable sector, providing around 453,000 jobs and accounting for 20% of the global total, second only to China.
- The renewable energy (RE) workforce increased to 16.2 million globally in 2022 from 13.7 million.
- An estimated 1.02 million jobs in India will be related to renewable energy in 2023.
- India added 9.7 GW of solar PV capacity in 2023 and ranked fifth globally for new installations and cumulative capacity, which reached 72.7 GW by the end of the year.
- India is the second-largest PV manufacturer globally after China. In 2023, India had a cumulative installed wind power capacity of 44.7 GW, ranking fourth globally.
Answer: (d) Hydropower | Difficulty Level: Easy
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Explanation
Option (d) is correct
- A report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the International Labour Organization (ILO) highlighted the achievements of India’s RE sector.
- Hydropower was India’s largest employer in the renewable sector, providing around 453,000 jobs and accounting for 20% of the global total, second only to China.
- The renewable energy (RE) workforce increased to 16.2 million globally in 2022 from 13.7 million.
- An estimated 1.02 million jobs in India will be related to renewable energy in 2023.
- India added 9.7 GW of solar PV capacity in 2023 and ranked fifth globally for new installations and cumulative capacity, which reached 72.7 GW by the end of the year.
- India is the second-largest PV manufacturer globally after China. In 2023, India had a cumulative installed wind power capacity of 44.7 GW, ranking fourth globally.
Answer: (d) Hydropower | Difficulty Level: Easy
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Explanation
Option (d) is correct
- A report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the International Labour Organization (ILO) highlighted the achievements of India’s RE sector.
- Hydropower was India’s largest employer in the renewable sector, providing around 453,000 jobs and accounting for 20% of the global total, second only to China.
- The renewable energy (RE) workforce increased to 16.2 million globally in 2022 from 13.7 million.
- An estimated 1.02 million jobs in India will be related to renewable energy in 2023.
- India added 9.7 GW of solar PV capacity in 2023 and ranked fifth globally for new installations and cumulative capacity, which reached 72.7 GW by the end of the year.
- India is the second-largest PV manufacturer globally after China. In 2023, India had a cumulative installed wind power capacity of 44.7 GW, ranking fourth globally.
Answer: (d) Hydropower | Difficulty Level: Easy
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Question 3 of 4
3. Question
Q3. {Prelims – Bio – Disease} With reference to Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome, consider the following statements:
- Children affected by this syndrome develop age-related conditions like bone loss and heart disease at an early age.
- It affects the cognitive development of children, leading to impaired intelligence and brain development.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Explanation
- Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that causes children to age rapidly.
- Diseased Newborns appear healthy at birth but show signs of ageing within 1-2 years.
- Affected children experience slowed growth and have difficulty gaining weight.
Statement 1 is correct but statement 2 is incorrect
- Progeria does not affect intelligence or brain development.
- Symptoms: Hair loss (baldness), Prominent eyes, Wrinkled, aged skin, thin, beaked nose, small face compared to head size, loss of fat under the skin.
- As they grow older, children develop age-related conditions like bone loss, hardening of the arteries and heart disease.
- It is fatal, with most children dying from heart problems or strokes.
- The average life expectancy is around 15 years, but some may live up to 20 years.
- There is no cure, but the drug lonafarnib can slow disease progression.
Answer: (a) 1 only | Difficulty Level: Medium
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Explanation
- Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that causes children to age rapidly.
- Diseased Newborns appear healthy at birth but show signs of ageing within 1-2 years.
- Affected children experience slowed growth and have difficulty gaining weight.
Statement 1 is correct but statement 2 is incorrect
- Progeria does not affect intelligence or brain development.
- Symptoms: Hair loss (baldness), Prominent eyes, Wrinkled, aged skin, thin, beaked nose, small face compared to head size, loss of fat under the skin.
- As they grow older, children develop age-related conditions like bone loss, hardening of the arteries and heart disease.
- It is fatal, with most children dying from heart problems or strokes.
- The average life expectancy is around 15 years, but some may live up to 20 years.
- There is no cure, but the drug lonafarnib can slow disease progression.
Answer: (a) 1 only | Difficulty Level: Medium
Unattempted
Explanation
- Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that causes children to age rapidly.
- Diseased Newborns appear healthy at birth but show signs of ageing within 1-2 years.
- Affected children experience slowed growth and have difficulty gaining weight.
Statement 1 is correct but statement 2 is incorrect
- Progeria does not affect intelligence or brain development.
- Symptoms: Hair loss (baldness), Prominent eyes, Wrinkled, aged skin, thin, beaked nose, small face compared to head size, loss of fat under the skin.
- As they grow older, children develop age-related conditions like bone loss, hardening of the arteries and heart disease.
- It is fatal, with most children dying from heart problems or strokes.
- The average life expectancy is around 15 years, but some may live up to 20 years.
- There is no cure, but the drug lonafarnib can slow disease progression.
Answer: (a) 1 only | Difficulty Level: Medium
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Question 4 of 4
4. Question
Q4. {Prelims – Envi} With reference to plankton blooms, consider the following statements:
- The southeast of Madagascar receives nutrient enrichment from dust originating in Southern Africa, fostering the growth of plankton.
- The development of these plankton blooms is also heavily dependent on sufficient sunlight and optimal water temperatures.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Explanation
Statements 1 and 2 are correct
- A plankton bloom refers to a rapid increase in the population of plankton in an aquatic environment, often resulting in a visible change in the water’s colour.
- Causes of the recent plankton bloom off the coast of Madagascar:
- Dust Emissions: Dust was carried by wind from Southern Africa to Madagascar. Dust deposition in nutrient-poor waters southeast of Madagascar.
- Drought Conditions: Climate change has intensified droughts in Southern Africa. Vegetation loss leads to increased soil erosion and dust emissions.
- Nutrient Availability: High levels of nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus. Nutrient runoff from agricultural and urban areas.
- Light and Temperature: Adequate sunlight for photosynthesis and favourable water temperatures.
Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2 | Difficulty Level: Easy
Incorrect
Explanation
Statements 1 and 2 are correct
- A plankton bloom refers to a rapid increase in the population of plankton in an aquatic environment, often resulting in a visible change in the water’s colour.
- Causes of the recent plankton bloom off the coast of Madagascar:
- Dust Emissions: Dust was carried by wind from Southern Africa to Madagascar. Dust deposition in nutrient-poor waters southeast of Madagascar.
- Drought Conditions: Climate change has intensified droughts in Southern Africa. Vegetation loss leads to increased soil erosion and dust emissions.
- Nutrient Availability: High levels of nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus. Nutrient runoff from agricultural and urban areas.
- Light and Temperature: Adequate sunlight for photosynthesis and favourable water temperatures.
Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2 | Difficulty Level: Easy
Unattempted
Explanation
Statements 1 and 2 are correct
- A plankton bloom refers to a rapid increase in the population of plankton in an aquatic environment, often resulting in a visible change in the water’s colour.
- Causes of the recent plankton bloom off the coast of Madagascar:
- Dust Emissions: Dust was carried by wind from Southern Africa to Madagascar. Dust deposition in nutrient-poor waters southeast of Madagascar.
- Drought Conditions: Climate change has intensified droughts in Southern Africa. Vegetation loss leads to increased soil erosion and dust emissions.
- Nutrient Availability: High levels of nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus. Nutrient runoff from agricultural and urban areas.
- Light and Temperature: Adequate sunlight for photosynthesis and favourable water temperatures.
Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2 | Difficulty Level: Easy
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