Daily Current Affairs Quiz: April 12, 2024

April 12, 2024

Consider the following statements:
1. VVPAT field trials were conducted in Ladakh, Thiruvananthapuram, Cherrapunjee, East Delhi, and Jaisalmer in July 2011.
2. It led to the approval of VVPAT by an expert committee of the ECI in February 2012
Which of the above statements is/ are correct?

(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) Neither 1 nor 2

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ANSWER: A

Consider the following statements regarding KABIL
1. It is related to capacity building of Researchers working in CSIR.
2. KABIL has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the (CSIR-IMMT) for Technical & Knowledge cooperation.
Which of the above statements is/ are correct?

(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) Neither 1 nor 2

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ANSWER: B

Consider the following statements:
1. Peter higgs , who passed recently , gained fame for ‘God particle’
2. Peter Higgs was awarded the Nobel Prize for Physics in 2014.
Which of the above statements is/ are correct?

(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) Neither 1 nor 2

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ANSWER: A

Consider the following statements:
1. ONGC set to unveil a new version of its flagship corporate social responsibility initiative, the Girl Child Empowerment Mission (GEM).
2. This program aligns with the Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao (Save the Girl Child, Educate the Girl Child) campaign launched by the Government of India.
Which of the above statements is/ are correct?

(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) Neither 1 nor 2

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ANSWER: B

Which Indian organisation was awarded John L. ‘Jack’ Swigert Jr. Award 2024?

(A) ISRO
(B) DRDO
(C) IISC
(D) CSIR

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ANSWER: A

C-Dome Defense System is related to which country?

(A) USA
(B) Russia
(C) Israel
(D) United Kingdom

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ANSWER: C

Israel deployed its ship-mounted defense system, C-Dome, for the first time. C-Dome, a naval adaptation of the Iron Dome, protects against rocket and missile threats.
Utilizing radar detection and interceptors, it boasts high effectiveness. Mounted on Sa’ar 6-class corvettes, it integrates with ship radar for enhanced target detection.
Operational since November 2022, C-Dome ensures comprehensive maritime defense against modern threats, showcasing Israel’s advanced military technology

Which block of Kangra District topped in use of central funds?

(A) Shahpur
(B) Dharamshala
(C) Paragpur
(D) Nurpur

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ANSWER: D

Suhi fair is celebrated in which District of H.P.?

(A) Kangra
(B) Bilaspur
(C) Chamba
(D) Una

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ANSWER: C