Current affairs MCQs - July 23rd
1. Which species are known for their efficient reproductive strategies and rapid growth compared to traditional livestock?
a) Snakes
b) Cows
c) Chickens
d) Goats
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2. What is the key focus of the 106th constitutional amendment in India?
a) Providing free education to all children
b) Ensuring one-third reservation of seats for women in the Lok Sabha and State legislative assemblies
c) Implementing universal healthcare
d) Establishing a national digital currency
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3. Which statement is incorrect regarding the cochlea in the human auditory system?
a) The cochlea is located in the inner ear
b) The cochlea is filled with fluid.
c) The cochlea is responsible for translating sound vibrations into nerve impulses.
d) The cochlea does not contain the Organ of Corti.
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4. Which political party in India has the highest proportion of women MPs in the current Lok Sabha?
a) Bharatiya Janata Party
b) Indian National Congress
c) Trinamool Congress
d) Naam Tamilar Katchi
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5. Which of the following countries is a member of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF)?
a) China
b) Japan
c) Russia
d) North Korea
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6. What year was the Asian Development Bank (ADB) established?
a) 1976
b) 1966
c) 1986
d) 1956
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7. Which organization conducts "Operation Nanhe Farishte" to rescue abandoned children?
a) Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)
b) Railway Protection Force (RPF)
c) Special Frontier Force
d) National Disaster Response Force (NDRF)
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8. Which compound is primarily responsible for the distinctive aroma of agarwood?
a) Tannic acid
b) Vanillin
c) Aquilaria lactone
d) Curcumin
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9. What adaptation allows snakes to tolerate high temperatures and drought conditions?
a) Being endothermic
b) Efficient digestive systems
c) Ectothermic (cold-blooded) nature
d) High metabolic rate
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10. What principle does Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) primarily use for imaging surfaces?
a) Electron tunnelling
b) Magnetic resonance
c) Force detection using a cantilever
d) Optical interference
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11. Which ministry is responsible for implementing the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY)?
a) Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
b) Ministry of Rural Development
c) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
d) Ministry of Home Affairs
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12. Which organization publishes the 'Monthly ranking of women in national parliaments'?
a) United Nations
b) World Economic Forum
c) Inter-Parliamentary Union
d) International Monetary Fund
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13. What is the primary goal of the U-WIN platform launched by the Government of India?
a) To provide telemedicine services
b) To find COVID shelters
c) To maintain an electronic registry of routine immunizations
d) To offer a single digital health ID for all citizens
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14. Which country recently achieved a record 40% women representation in its parliament?
a) United Kingdom
b) India
c) United States
d) South Africa
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15. What is the significance of Delhi’s Ridge area?
a) It is a major commercial hub.
b) It serves as Delhi’s main forested area, providing ecological balance.
c) It is primarily an industrial zone.
d) It is the central administrative area.
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16. Who is responsible for managing the land and housing in Delhi, including the Ridge area?
a) Delhi Municipal Corporation
b) Central Pollution Control Board
c) Delhi Development Authority (DDA)
d) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
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17. What legal action was taken against the unauthorized tree felling in Delhi’s Ridge?
a) Imposition of fines on residents
b) Petitions filed in Delhi High Court and Supreme Court
c) Expansion of road projects
d) Closure of public parks
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18. Which political party protested against Delhi Lieutenant-Governor V.K. Saxena regarding the tree felling incident?
a) Indian National Congress
b) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
c) Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)
d) Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK)
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19. What was the Supreme Court’s directive after the unauthorized cutting of trees in the Ridge?
a) Halt all construction projects in Delhi
b) Plant 10 trees for every tree that was cut down
c) Plant 1 trees for every tree that was cut down
d) For every tree cut down in the Ridge, 100 trees must be planted to mitigate the ecological damage
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20. Which organization’s officials were issued a contempt notice by the Delhi High Court regarding the tree felling?
a) Central Pollution Control Board
b) Delhi Development Authority (DDA)
c) Ministry of Environment
d) Delhi Forest Department
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21. What was the main reason given for cutting 1,100 trees in the Ridge area?
a) Building a commercial complex
b) Widening Gaushala Road for new educational and medical institutes
c) Establishing an industrial zone
d) Creating a new park
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22. What accusation did Neeraj Kumar make regarding the road alignment for Gaushala Road?
a) The road alignment was unchanged.
b) The alignment was altered to benefit farmhouses, leading to more trees being cut.
c) The road was built without any environmental impact assessment.
d) The road was expanded on both sides equally.
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23. Who among the following played a key role in filing a complaint against the tree felling in the Ridge?
a) Mukesh Ambani
b) Bindu Kapurea
c) V.K. Saxena
d) Nikhil Babu
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24. What type of ecological area is the Ridge considered to be?
a) Agricultural land
b) Urban Park
c) Forested area
d) Desert
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25. What was the response of the Supreme Court regarding the felling of trees without mandatory permission?
a) It dismissed the issue.
b) It directed the planting of new trees and sought clarification on the authorization.
c) It approved the tree felling retroactively.
d) It ignored the environmental concerns.
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