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Daily Current Affairs Prelims Quiz 30-01-2025 (Online Prelims Test)

1) Consider the following statements:

  1. The office of the whip originated during the French Revolution.
  2. The office of whip is mentioned in the rule book of houses in the Indian Parliament.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

  • a. 
  • b. 
  • c. 
  • d. 
Answer : d

Whip System

  • The office of the whip originated in the British Parliament during the early 18th century. (Statement 1 is not correct).
  • The party chief whip serves as a bridge between party leadership and MPs, ensuring their attendance and voting according to the party's wishes.
  • The office of whip is not mentioned in the rule book of houses in the Indian Parliament. (Statement 2 is not correct).

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2. Which among the given technologies are used in the Bhashini initiative for language translation?

  • a. 
  • b. 
  • c. 
  • d. 
Answer : c

BHASHINI

  • BHASHINI aims to transcend language barriers, ensuring that every citizen can effortlessly access digital services in their own language.
  • The tools used in the Bhashini initiative are Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Natural Language Processing (NLP).
  • Tripura becomes first North East State to sign MoU with Bhashini for Multi-lingual Governance.

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3. Consider the following statements regarding Moringa oleifera:

  1. It is a biodegradable and eco-friendly alternative to traditional chemical methods of combating Harmful Algal Blooms.
  2. The seeds of Moringa oleifera contain proteins that act as natural flocculants.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  • a. 
  • b. 
  • c. 
  • d. 
Answer : c

Moringa oleifera, Mitigator for Harmful Algal Blooms

  • A research team at Clarkson University recently published a study about a plant-based alternative to traditional chemical methods of combating Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs).
  • Moringa oleifera is a Plant-based alternative for harmful algal bloom mitigation. (Statement 1 is correct).
  • The seeds of Moringa oleifera contain proteins that act as natural flocculants. (Statement 2 is correct).

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4.  Consider the following statements regarding Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY):

  1. The scheme was originally named SAMPADA before being renamed as PMKSY.
  2. It focuses on developing modern infrastructure and supply chain management in the food processing sector.
  3. It is implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare.

How many of the statements given above is/are not correct?

  • a. 
  • b. 
  • c. 
  • d. 
Answer : a

Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY)

  • The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana was originally named SAMPADA before being renamed as PMKSY.
  • The scheme focuses on developing modern infrastructure and supply chain management in the food processing sector.
  • It is implemented by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI).  (Statement 3 is not correct).

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5. Consider the following statements with respect to “Wetland City Accreditation”:

  1. It is a voluntary accreditation system established by a Non- Profit Organisation called Wetland International.
  2. It recognize cities that have taken exceptional steps to safeguard their urban wetlands.
  3. The Accreditation is valid only for 6 years, after which it needs to be renewed.
  4. Indore and Udaipur have become the first two Indian cities to be accredited as Wetland Cities.

How many of the statements given above is/are correct?

  • a. 
  • b. 
  • c. 
  • d. 
Answer : c

Wetland City Accreditation (WCA)

  • Wetland City Accreditation (WCA) is a voluntary accreditation system established by the Ramsar Convention during the Conference of the Contracting Parties (COP12) in 2015. (Statement 1 is not correct).
  • It recognize cities that have taken exceptional steps to safeguard their urban wetlands
  • The Accreditation is valid only for 6 years, after which it needs to be renewed.
  • Indore and Udaipur have become the first two Indian cities to be accredited as Wetland Cities.

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