04 MARCH 2023 DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS MCQs | UPSC CAPF CDS NDA AFCAT EXAM QUIZ

1) Question

With reference to the Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer, consider the following statements:

1. It is jointly developed by NASA and the European Space Agency.

2. Its main objective is to study mysterious objects like supernova remnants and supermassive black holes.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 Only

2 Only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

2) Question

With reference to the Malabar Hill frog, consider the following statements:

1. It is endemic to the Northeastern states of India.

2. It is listed as an endangered species under the IUCN Red list.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 Only

2 Only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

3) Question

With reference to the SAMARTH Scheme, consider the following statements:

1. It is a flagship scheme for skill development in the textile sector.

2. It is funded by the World Bank.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 Only

2 Only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

4) Question

Dhara, recently seen in the news, is an initiative of which of the following union Ministry?

Ministry of Jal Shakti

Ministry of Power

Ministry of Culture

None of these

5) Question

With reference to the SMART-PDS System, consider the following statements:

1. It aims to transform the entire Public Distribution System by using the Cloud and new-age technology.

2. It is implemented by the Union Ministry of Health and Family welfare.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 Only

2 Only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

6) Question

Consider the following statements regarding the Nano Urea:

1. It is a nanotechnology-based agri-input that provides micronutrients like Iron(Fe) and Zinc(Zn) to plants.

2. IFFCO Nano Urea is the only nano fertilizer approved by the Government of India and included in the Fertilizer Control Order (FCO).

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

7) Question

Consider the following statements regarding the FRINJEX-23 exercise:

1. It is a multilateral exercise between the armies of India, France, and Japan.

2. It aims to enhance interoperability, coordination, and cooperation between the forces at the tactical level.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

8) Question

Kalibr Missiles, recently seen in the news, belongs to which one of the following countries?

Iran

Pakistan

Russia

India

9) Question

Which among the following best describes ‘DART Mission’, recently seen in the news?

It is an asteroid deflection demonstration mission.

It is an Arctic exploration mission.

It is a space mission to study the sun’s corona

It is India’s first human space mission.

10) Question

Which among the following best describes ‘Sagittarius A*’, recently seen in the news?

Radio galaxy

Exoplanet

Massive glacier

Supermassive black hole