HomeDaily QuizUPSC Daily Quiz | 10 April 2024 UPSC Daily Quiz | 10 April 2024April 2024, Daily Quiz | By admin /5 Daily Quiz - 10 April Tarun IAS offers a variety of courses and resources for UPSC aspirants, including a section for daily current affairs and quizzes. The institute was established with the goal of providing high-quality education and preparing students for the IAS exams. They aim to offer education that is up to date, challenging, and accessible regardless of the student's location or the time of dayTarun IAS emphasizes the importance of Current Affairs in both the prelims and mains of the UPSC exams, offering extensive materials and notes on the subject. Her For the most current and specific daily MCQs related to current affairs or any other subject, please click on the link below. 1 / 5 1. The term “Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai” is often seen in news related to? Canyon Volcano Underground river stream Microbial species Explanation:Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai is a submarine volcano in the Tongan archipelago located in the southern Pacific Ocean, which erupted in January 2022. As per recent study, eruption of Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai Volcano may have potentially impacted ozone layer. 2 / 5 2. Consider the following statements about the ‘Pre- and Polyfluoroalkyl substances’(PFAS):1) PFAS are naturally occurring compounds found in soil and water.2) PFAS have been widely used in nonstick cookware, stain-resistant fabrics, and firefighting foams.Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation:A recent study by IIT Madras has uncovered the presence of ‘forever chemicals’ known as pre- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in Chennai’s Buckingham Canal, Adyar River, and Chembarambakkam Lake.PFAS are synthetic chemicals found in everyday products and are known to persist in the environment, posing health risks including liver damage, hormonal imbalance, fertility issues, and cancer.PFAS are called “forever chemicals” because they do not easily break down in the environment and can persist for long periods of time.Statement 1 is incorrect: Pre- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are synthetic chemicals that have been extensively used in various consumer products due to their unique properties such as resistance to heat, water, and oil.Statement 1 is correct: S2 is correct because it accurately reflects the widespread applications of PFAS in items like nonstick cookware, stain-resistant fabrics (such as carpets and clothing), and firefighting foams. 3 / 5 3. With reference to the Quit India Movement, consider the following statements:1) Mahatma Gandhi launched the Quit India Movement from Bombay’s Gowalia Tank Maidan.2) It led to a nationalist upsurge as the masses took to the street with hartals, public demonstrations, and processions.3) The Muslim League and Hindu Mahasabha joined the movement.How many of the statements given above are correct? Only one Only two All three None Explanation:Statement 1 is correct: Mahatma Gandhi launched the Quit India Movement from Bombay’s Gowalia Tank Maidan on August 8, 1942. Statement 2 is correct: By August 9, most of the Congress leadership had been arrested as the British ordered a vicious crackdown which led to a nationalist upsurge as the masses took to the street with hartals, public demonstrations, and processions. Statement 3 is incorrect: The Muslim League and Hindu Mahasabha did not join the movement. They continued in their ministries, and even offered support to the Viceroy towards the British war effort. 4 / 5 4. With reference to Kallakadal, consider the following statements:1) Kallakkadal is essentially coastal flooding during the pre-monsoon season by swell waves on the southwest coast of India.2) In 2012, the term was formally approved by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).3) Kallakkadal is a name for Tsunami which came under the spotlight after the 2004 tsunami that killed more than 10,000 people.How many of the statements given above are incorrect? Only one Only two All three None Explanation:Statement 1 is correct: Kallakkadal is essentially coastal flooding during the pre-monsoon (April-May) season by swell waves on the southwest coast of India, according to a paper, Teleconnection between the North Indian Ocean high swell events and meteorological conditions over the Southern Indian Ocean, which was published in the journal AGU in 2016. Statement 2 is correct: The term Kallakkadal, used by local fishermen, is a combination of two Malayalam words, including Kallan and Kadal. “Kallan means thief and Kadal means sea. In spoken language, these words were combined and pronounced as Kallakkadal, meaning ocean that arrives as a thief,” the study said. In 2012, the term was formally approved by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). Hence, statement 2 is correct.Statement 3 is incorrect: Kallakkadal came under the spotlight after the 2004 tsunami that killed more than 10,000 people. However, Kallakkadal is often mistaken to be a tsunami, which is a series of enormous waves created by an underwater disturbance usually associated with earthquakes occurring below or near the ocean. 5 / 5 5. Which one of the following is the nodal authority responsible for accrediting agencies for monitoring, verifying and certifying green hydrogen production projects in India? Bureau of Indian Standards Commission for Additional Sources of Energy Bureau of Energy Efficiency Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Explanation:Nodal Agency: The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) (under the Union Ministry of Power) is the nodal authority responsible for accrediting agencies for monitoring, verifying and certifying green hydrogen production projects. Your score is 0% Restart quiz
