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Daily Current Affairs Quiz: September 22, 2023

September 22, 2023
Consider the following statements:
1. Delimitation means the act or process of fixing limits or boundaries of territorial constituencies in a country or a province having a legislative body.
2. FSSAI has recognised the bovine Mithun as a ‘food animal’.
3. Batillipes kalami is a species of jellyfish discovered near Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
  • (A) 1 & 2 only
  • (B) 2 & 3 only
  • (C) 3 only
  • (D) 1, 2 and 3
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ANSWER: A

 

Consider the following statements:
1. The 42nd Amendment froze this delimitation exercise until the first Census after 2025 is published.
2. Mithun is the state animal of both Arunachal Pradesh and Manipur.
3. Tardigrades are extremely tiny animals known for their extraordinary resilience and survival instincts.
Which of the following statements is/are incorrect?
  • (A) 1 & 3 only
  • (B) 1 & 2 only
  • (C) 2 & 3 only
  • (D) 1, 2 and 3
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ANSWER: B

 

Consider the following statements:
1. The Delimitation Commission is appointed by the Lok Sabha Speaker.
2. Mithun is similar to Gaur (Indian bison) but is larger in size.
3. Batillipes kalami is the first marine tardigrade to be discovered from Indian waters.
Which of the following statements is/are incorrect?
  • (A) 1 & 2 only
  • (B) 2 & 3 only
  • (C) 3 only
  • (D) 1, 2 and 3
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ANSWER: D

 

Consider the following statements:
1. Tungareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Karnataka.
2. The famous Tungareshwar Temple, dedicated to Lord Vishnu is situated here.
Which of the following 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: D

  • The 6 km long underground tunnel for crossing the Tungareshwar wildlife sanctuary is now finished.
    • It is a part of Surya Regional Water Supply Project.

 

ABOUT TUNGARESHWAR WILDLIFE SANCTUARY

  • It is situated in the Vasai-Virar area of the Thane district, Maharashtra.
  • Area- 85 sq.km
  • It forms a corridor between Sanjay Gandhi National Park (also known as Borivali National Park) and Tansa Wildlife Sanctuary.
  • The famous Tungareshwar Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva is situated here.
  • The sanctuary’s diverse habitats including littoral forests and hills, which are home to
  • Vegetation is Dry Deciduous, Moist Deciduous and Semi Evergreen type with species including teak, mango , bamboo
  • Fauna includes- leopards, wild boars, barking deer, langurs, bonnet and rhesus macaques, among other animals.
    • Birds such as Crested Serpent-eagle, Jungle Owlet, White-eyed Buzzard, Oriental Honey-buzzard, Emerald Dove and Heart-spotted Woodpecker are also found here.
Consider the following statements:
1. SIMBEX is an annual defence exercise between India and Sri Lanka.
2. SIMBEX was first held in 1994.
Which of the following 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

  • Navies of India and Singapore have begun a week-long bilateral maritime exercise, SIMBEX, in the southern parts of the South China Sea for which the two countries have deployed a submarine each.
  • Indian Navy’s Rajput-class destroyer INS Ranvijay, Kamorta-class corvette INS Kavaratti, submarine INS Sindhukesari, and a P-8I maritime patrol aircraft are taking part in the three-decade-old annual exercise.
    • It was first held in 1994.
  • SIMBEX is conducted in two phases.
    • The land phase of the exercise will involve table-top exercises and planning discussions while,
    • the sea phase will see the navies engage in various naval drills, including anti-submarine warfare and live weapon firing.
Consider the following statements:
1. Feline Panleukopenia is a viral disease of dogs.
2. It recently killed leopard cubs Bannerghatta Biological Park in Bengaluru.
Which of the following statements is/ are incorrect?
  • (A) 1 only
  • (B) 2 only
  • (C) Both 1 and 2
  • (D) Neither 1 nor 2
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ANSWER: A

  • In the last one month, seven leopard cubs at Bannerghatta Biological Park in Bengaluru have died after being infected by a contagious virus, feline panleukopenia.
  • It is a viral disease of cats caused by the feline parvovirus.
  • This is the first time a Feline panleukopenia outbreak has occurred at the Bannerghatta Biological Park.
  • The infection results in sudden depletion of all types of white blood cells and affects the bone marrow.
  • It also attacks the gastro-intestinal line. The visible signs include vomiting, severe diarrhea, nasal discharge and dehydration
The term ‘Asian Premium’ is associated with-
  • (A) Gold prices in international market
  • (B) Brain drain from countries like India and china
  • (C) Crude oil prices
  • (D) Defence imports in Asian countries
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ANSWER: C

  • Saudi Arabia, the world’s second largest oil producer, has slashed the premium charged on exports to India after India began sourcing the bulk of its energy requirements from Russia.
  • Asian premium is an extra amount levied by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (Opec) from Asian countries above the actual selling price.
The festival of Nuakhai Jauhar is majorly celebrated in-
  • (A) Jammu and Kashmir
  • (B) Kerala
  • (C) Maharashtra
  • (D) Odisha
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ANSWER: D

  • PM recently greeted the people on the auspicious occasion of Nuakhai.
  • Nuakhai is an annual harvest celebration in the state of Odisha and adjoining areas of Simdega in Jharkhand.
  • The word ‘nua‘ translates to new and ‘khai‘ means food – the name of the festival signifies the possession of new rice in granaries.

 

World Rhino Day is celebrated on September 22nd. Which of the following three species of Rhino are ‘critically endangered’?
  • (A) Black, White and Javan Rhino
  • (B) White, Javan and Sumatran Rhino
  • (C) Black, Javan and Sumatran Rhino
  • (D) Black, Javan and One Horned Rhino
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ANSWER: C

  • World Rhino Day is observed annually on September 22nd.
  • The day is an annual alarm bell reminding us about the importance of spreading awareness about the need to protect and conserve all five species of rhinos.
  • Currently, three species of rhinos — black, Javan and Sumatran — are classified as critically endangered.
    • White Rhino-Near Threatened
    • One Horned Rhino- Vulnerable
Consider the following statements:
1. Bantony Castle boasts of stunning Anglo-Gothic architecture.
2. The building also housed newspaper’s The Tribune office after Independence.
Which of the following 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: C

  • CM recently inaugurated the newly-renovated Bantony Castle complex in Shimla and threw it open to the public.
  • The castle boasts of stunning Anglo-Gothic architecture.
  • Bantony Castle was the summer palace of the Maharaja of Sirmaur.
  • Before its construction began in 1880, the site had a cottage belonging to Captain A Gordon
  • The building is said to have been designed by TEG Cooper; was later purchased by Darbhanga rulers; rented out to Punjab Govt.
  • The building also housed The Tribune office after Independence till it was shifted to Chandigarh.
  • Renovations include
    • The sprawling lawns of Bantony Castle now house two open air theatres, besides a provision for a light, sound and music show to help visitors trace the history of Shimla and its strong British link
    • The main structure has been restored, which has gallery halls that can be used for setting up a museum
    • The provision has been made to set up a cafeteria. Public facilities have been created for visitors.

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