Daily Quiz: 15th Nov 2023

Explanation: 

• Zaglossus attenboroughi, commonly known as Attenborough's long-beaked echidna, is indeed named after Sir David Attenborough, the renowned naturalist and broadcaster. Hence 1 statement is correct.

• Attenborough's long-beaked echidna is not found in Denali or North America. It is native to the Cyclops Mountains in Indonesia. Denali is located in Alaska, and it is not the habitat of this particular echidna species. Hence 2 statement is incorrect

Explanation:

• Silk is indeed produced by the cocoons of the domesticated silk moth, scientifically known as Bombyx mori. The silk fibres are obtained from the silk glands of the silkworm during the pupal stage when it spins a protective cocoon around itself. Hence 1  statement is correct.

• The domesticated silk moth (Bombyx mori) was derived from the wild silk moth (Bombyx mandarina) through a process of selective breeding more than 5,000 years ago in China. This marked the beginning of sericulture, the practice of silk production from silkworms. Hence 2 statement is correct.

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• The Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize for Science and Technology is one of the most prestigious scientific awards in India. It is named after the renowned Indian scientist Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar. The prize is awarded annually by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)  to individuals who have made exceptional contributions to various scientific disciplines, including Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, and Engineering.

• The objective of the award is to recognize outstanding Indian scientists and researchers for their significant work, encourage further research, and promote excellence in the scientific community. Hence C option is correct.

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• Legal Services Authorities offer free legal aid to individuals with limited financial means. Those with an annual income below the specified threshold, which is Rs. 1,00,000, are eligible for this assistance. Hence 1 statement is correct.

• In an effort to address the unique challenges faced by transgender individuals, the eligibility criteria for free legal services extend to transgender persons with an annual income below Rs. 2,00,000. Hence 2 statement is correct.

• the criteria for free legal services may not include individuals from socially and economically disadvantaged groups, based on income criteria that are less than Rs. 3,00,000. Hence 3 statement is incorrect.

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• The Arrow-3 missile, also known as Hetz 3, is indeed designed for exoatmospheric interception. It utilizes a two-stage interceptor and employs hit-to-kill technology. Hit-to-kill technology involves intercepting and destroying the incoming missile's warhead by direct impact, without using an explosive warhead itself. Hence 1 statement is correct.

• The Arrow-3 missile is part of the Arrow Weapon System (AWS), which is developed and deployed by Israel. The Arrow Weapon System is designed as a national missile defence system, specifically focusing on countering ballistic missile threats, making it the world’s first operational, national, stand-alone Anti-Tactical Ballistic Missiles (ATBM) defence system. Hence 2 statement is correct.