HomeDaily QuizUPSC Daily Quiz | 29 Jun 2024 UPSC Daily Quiz | 29 Jun 2024Daily Quiz, June 2024 | By admin | June 29, 2024 /5 Daily Quiz - 29 June 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. Consider the following statements regarding Scheme for Partial Reimbursement of Exploration Expenses for Holders of Exploration Licences (EL):1) The Scheme offers a 50% reimbursement on expenses incurred during the exploration of all minerals.2) The maximum cap can be increased to Rs 24 crore if the exploration licence holder hands over a G2 (general exploration) block for auction.Which of the above statements is/are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation:Statement 1 is correct: This scheme aims to provide financial support to licence holders for the exploration of critical minerals.Scheme offers a 50% reimbursement on expenses incurred during the exploration of critical minerals, with a maximum cap of Rs 20 crore.Statement 2 is correct: The maximum cap can be increased to Rs 24 crore if the exploration licence holder hands over a G2 (general exploration) block for auction for the grant of a mining lease within three years from the execution of the exploration licence and it is successfully auctioned. 2 / 5 2. What is Steriphopus wangala? A newly discovered species of bird. A newly discovered species of spider. A new variety of medicinal plant. A newly discovered species of fish. Explanation:Steriphopus wangala is a newly discovered species of spider from the West Garo Hills district of Meghalaya. 3 / 5 3. What is ABHYAS? A new satellite launched by ISRO for weather monitoring. A High Speed Expendable Aerial Target (HEAT). A drone designed for agricultural purposes. A recent initiative for space tourism. Explanation:ABHYAS is a High Speed Expendable Aerial Target (HEAT).It is designed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation’s (DRDO) Aeronautical Development Establishment in Bengaluru. It has been developed in collaboration with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited and Larsen & Toubro. 4 / 5 4. Consider the following statements regarding Raimona National Park:1) Raimona National Park is located in Arunachal Pradesh.2) It is famous for its golden langur.Which of the above statements is/are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation:Statement 1 is incorrect:Raimona National Park is a significant protected area located in the state of Assam, India, along the Indo-Bhutan border.Statement 2 is correct: The park is home to a variety of wildlife including tiger, clouded leopard, golden langur, Indian gaur, Asian elephant, spotted deer, wild buffalo, and hornbill. 5 / 5 5. Where is the Wangala Festival celebrated? Nagaland Manipur Meghalaya Assam Explanation:The Wangala Festival, also known as the 100 Drums Festival, is a significant and popular festival celebrated by the Garo community in Meghalaya. Your score is 0% Restart quiz
