Current affairs MCQs - July 24th
1. What potential health benefit does the new strain MCC0200 of S. thermophilus have?
A) Enhances vision
B) Improves lactose digestion
C) Increases height
D) Reduces hair loss
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2. What is Streptococcus thermophilus commonly used for?
A) Making bread
B) Producing fermented dairy foods
C) Brewing beer
D) Creating antibiotics
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3. Which stage of Kalarippayattu involves the use of sharp metallic weapons?
A) Maippayattu
B) Kolthari
C) Angathari
D) Verumkai
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4. In which state is Kalarippayattu, the traditional martial art, primarily practiced?
A) Tamil Nadu
B) Karnataka
C) Kerala
D) Andhra Pradesh
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5. What is a key advantage of air-breathing propulsion systems?
A) They do not require fuel
B) They are used in outer space
C) They utilize atmospheric oxygen as an oxidizer
D) They are powered by solar energy
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6. What is the primary objective of the National Mission on Cultural Mapping (NMCM)?
A. To create a database of natural resources
B. To develop a comprehensive database of artists and cultural assets
C. To map economic activities in rural areas
D. To document historical monuments
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7. Which platform is used for accessing the data under the NMCM?
A. India Culture Portal
B. Mera Gaon Meri Dharohar Web Portal
C. Bharat Kala Web Portal
D. Cultural India Web Portal
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8. What is the main benefit provided under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana?
A. Free water supply
B. Free electricity through solar panels
C. Subsidized gas connections
D. Free internet services
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9. Which entities are designated as State Implementation Agencies (SIAs) under this scheme?
A. Local Panchayats
B. DISCOMs
C. Municipal Corporations
D. State Electricity Boards
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10. What is the main goal of the MSME TEAM Initiative?
A) To promote large industries
B) To assist MSMEs in accessing e-commerce platforms
C) To provide tax relief to MSMEs
D) To encourage foreign investments in MSMEs
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11. Which specific group is given special focus under the MSME TEAM Initiative?
A) Urban enterprises
B) Women-owned enterprises
C) Large corporations
D) Agricultural cooperatives
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12. What is the primary purpose of DIGIPIN?
A) To map agricultural land
B) To establish a geo-coded addressing system
C) To track wildlife
D) To manage transportation routes
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13. Which institution collaborated with the Department of Posts to develop DIGIPIN?
A) IIT Delhi
B) IIT Hyderabad
C) IISc Bangalore
D) NIT Trichy
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14. In which country was the 65th International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) held?
A) India
B) Romania
C) United Kingdom
D) Germany
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15. How many Gold medals did the Indian team secure at the IMO 2024?
A) Two
B) Three
C) Four
D) Five
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16. What is the primary objective of IOSCO?
A) To regulate international trade
B) To enhance investor protection and promote financial stability
C) To oversee global environmental policies
D) To manage international humanitarian efforts
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17. Where is the Secretariat of IOSCO located?
A) New York
B) Geneva
C) Madrid
D) Paris
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18. What is the main purpose of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)?
A) To reduce trade tariffs
B) To price the carbon emitted during production of imported goods
C) To promote tourism
D) To enhance agricultural exports
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19. When will the financial obligations of CBAM start to apply?
A) 2023
B) 2024
C) 2025
D) 2026
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20. Which organization successfully demonstrated the Air Breathing Propulsion Technology?
A) NASA
B) ISRO
C) ESA
D) JAXA
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