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Daily Current Affairs MCQ- January 25, 2023 - Question 1

With reference to the Global Snow Leopard Ecosystem Protection Program (GSLEP), consider the following statements:

  1. It is a first-of-its-kind intergovernmental alliance for the conservation of the snow leopard and its unique ecosystem.
  2. The GSLEP Program’s secretariat is based in New York.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Detailed Solution for Daily Current Affairs MCQ- January 25, 2023 - Question 1

Indian scientists recently received international award on behalf of snow leopard conservation alliance.

  • Indian snow leopard experts received the Madrid-based BBVA Foundation’s Worldwide Biodiversity Conservation Award on behalf of a 12-nation intergovernmental alliance -The Global Snow Leopard Ecosystem Protection Program (GSLEP).

What is The Global Snow Leopard Ecosystem Protection Program (GSLEP)?

  • The GSLEP is a first-of-its-kind intergovernmental alliance for the conservation of the snow leopard and its unique ecosystem.
  • It is led by the environment ministers of 12 countries in Asia that form the home range of the snow leopard. These are Afghanistan, Bhutan, China, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Nepal, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. The total range spans two million square kilometres.
  • The GSLEP Program’s secretariat is based in Bishkek, and is hosted by the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology and Technical Supervision of the Kyrgyz Republic.
  • GSLEP was created in 2013 when officials, politicians and conservationists arrived at a common conservation strategy enshrined in the Bishkek Declaration (2013) to cooperate in the conservation of this species and its habitat.

Hence only statement 1 is correct.

Daily Current Affairs MCQ- January 25, 2023 - Question 2

With reference to the Fujiwhara Effect, consider the following statements:

  1. The Fujiwhara Effect is any interaction between tropical storms formed around the same time in the same ocean region with their centres or eyes at a distance of less than 100 km.
  2. The interaction could lead to changes in the track and intensity of either or both storms systems.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Detailed Solution for Daily Current Affairs MCQ- January 25, 2023 - Question 2

Meteorologists were mesmerized by Typhoon Hinnamnor as it provided a textbook example of a phenomenon known as the Fujiwhara Effect.

  • The Fujiwhara Effect is any interaction between tropical storms formed around the same time in the same ocean region with their centres or eyes at a distance of less than 1,400 km, with intensity that could vary between a depression (wind speed under 63 km per hour) and a super typhoon (wind speed over 209 km per hour).
  • The interaction could lead to changes in the track and intensity of either or both storms systems. In rare cases, the two systems could merge, especially when they are of similar size and intensity, to form a bigger storm.
  • There are five different ways in which Fujiwhara Effect can take place.
    • The first is elastic interaction in which only the direction of motion of the storms changes and is the most common case. These are also the cases that are difficult to assess and need closer examination.
    • The second is partial straining out in which a part of the smaller storm is lost to the atmosphere.
    • The third is complete straining out in which the smaller storm is completely lost to the atmosphere. The straining out does not happen for storms of equal strengths.
    • The fourth type is partial merger in which the smaller storm merges into the bigger one.
    • Fifth is complete merger which takes places between two storms of similar strength.
  • Fujiwhara effect was identified by Sakuhei Fujiwhara, a Japanese meteorologist whose first paper recognising the Fujiwhara cases was published in 1921.

Hence only statement 2 is correct.

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Daily Current Affairs MCQ- January 25, 2023 - Question 3

With reference to the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited, consider the following statements:

  1. It is under the administrative control of Ministry of Finance.
  2. It has been notified as a “Public Financial Institution” under the Companies Act, 1956.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Detailed Solution for Daily Current Affairs MCQ- January 25, 2023 - Question 3

Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd. (IREDA) recently celebrated Constitution Day.

  • IREDA is a Mini Ratna (Category – I) Government of India Enterprise under the administrative control of Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE).
  • It is engaged in promoting, developing and extending financial assistance for setting up projects relating to new and renewable sources of energy.
  • IREDA has been notified as a “Public Financial Institution” under the Companies Act, 1956 and registered as Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) with Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
  • IREDA’s Motto is “Energy for Ever.”

The main objectives of IREDA are :

  • To give financial support to specific projects and schemes for generating electricity and / or energy through new and renewable sources and conserving energy through energy efficiency.
  • To maintain its position as a leading organisation to provide efficient and effective financing in renewable energy and energy efficiency / conservation projects.
  • To increase IREDA`s share in the renewable energy sector by way of innovative financing.
  • Improvement in the efficiency of services provided to customers through continual improvement of systems, processes and resources.
  • To strive to be competitive institution through customer satisfaction.

Hence only statement 2 is correct.

Daily Current Affairs MCQ- January 25, 2023 - Question 4

With reference to the Small Modular Reactors, consider the following statements:

  1. SMRs are advanced nuclear reactors that have a power capacity of up to 300 MW(e) per unit.
  2. SMR, with up to 300 MW capacity by nature are flexible in design and require smaller footprint.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Detailed Solution for Daily Current Affairs MCQ- January 25, 2023 - Question 4

Union Minister of State of the Ministry of Science & Technology recently said, India is taking steps for development of Small Modular Reactors (SMR), with up to 300 MW capacity to fulfill its commitment to Clean Energy transition.

What are Small Modular Reactors (SMRs)?

  • SMRs are advanced nuclear reactors that have a power capacity of up to 300 MW(e) per unit, which is about one-third of the generating capacity of traditional nuclear power reactors. SMRs, which can produce a large amount of low-carbon electricity, are:
    • Small – physically a fraction of the size of a conventional nuclear power reactor.
    • Modular – making it possible for systems and components to be factory-assembled and transported as a unit to a location for installation.
    • Reactors – harnessing nuclear fission to generate heat to produce energy.

Advantages of SMRs

  • SMR, with up to 300 MW capacity by nature are flexible in design and require smaller footprint. Given their smaller footprint, SMRs can be sited on locations not suitable for larger nuclear power plants.
  • Being mobile and agile technology, SMR can be factory-built unlike the conventional nuclear reactors that are built on–site. Thus, SMRs offers significant savings in cost and construction time.
  • SMR is a promising technology in industrial de-carbonization especially where there is a requirement of reliable and continuous supply of power. It is said that SMR is simpler and safer as compared to large nuclear plants.

Hence both statements are correct.

Daily Current Affairs MCQ- January 25, 2023 - Question 5

With reference to the Open Offer, consider the following statements:

  1. According to the SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Rules, an open offer is an offer made by the acquirer to the shareholders of the target company inviting them to tender their shares in the target company at a particular price.
  2. An open offer is triggered if an acquirer holds more than 25 per cent of the public shareholding in the company.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Detailed Solution for Daily Current Affairs MCQ- January 25, 2023 - Question 5

Recently, Adani Group launched its open offer to acquire an additional 26 per cent stake in NDTV. The offer will remain open until December 5, 2022.

  • According to the SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Rules, an open offer is an offer made by the acquirer to the shareholders of the target company inviting them to tender their shares in the target company at a particular price.
  • The primary purpose of an open offer is to provide an exit option to the shareholders of the target company on account of the change in control or substantial acquisition of shares, occurring in the target company.

When is an open offer triggered?

  • An open offer is triggered if an acquirer holds more than 25 per cent of the public shareholding in the company.
  • Prior to 2011, when the new takeover norms kicked in, an open offer got triggered if an acquirer owned more than 15 per cent of the public shareholding in a company.

Hence both statements are correct.

Daily Current Affairs MCQ- January 25, 2023 - Question 6

With reference to the Bluebugging, consider the following statements:

  1. It is a form of hacking that lets attackers access a device through its discoverable Bluetooth connection.
  2. Once a device or phone is bluebugged, a hacker can listen to the calls, read and send messages and steal and modify contacts.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Detailed Solution for Daily Current Affairs MCQ- January 25, 2023 - Question 6

Cybersecurity experts recently noted that apps that let users connect smartphones or laptops to wireless earplugs can record conversations, and are vulnerable to hacks.

  • It is a form of hacking that lets attackers access a device through its discoverable Bluetooth connection.
  • Once a device or phone is bluebugged, a hacker can listen to the calls, read and send messages and steal and modify contacts.
  • It started out as a threat for laptops with Bluetooth capability.
  • Later hackers used the technique to target mobile phones and other devices.

Process:

  • Bluebugging attacks work by exploiting Bluetooth-enabled devices.
  • The device’s Bluetooth must be in discoverable mode, which is the default setting on most devices.
  • The hacker then tries to pair with the device via Bluetooth.
  • Once a connection is established, hackers can use brute force attacks to bypass authentication.
  • They can install malware in the compromised device to gain unauthorised access to it.
  • Bluebugging can happen whenever a Bluetooth enabled device is within a 10-metre radius of the hacker.
  • However, according to a blog by VPN service provider NordVPN, hackers can use booster antennas to widen the attack range.

Which devices are most susceptible to such attacks?

  • Any Bluetooth-enabled device can be bluebugged.
  • Wireless earbuds are susceptible to such hacks.
  • Apps that enable users to connect to their TWS (True Wireless Stereo) devices or earbuds can record conversations.
  • The apps of these TWS devices can record conversations.
  • Once hacked, the attacker can make and listen to calls, read and send messages, and modify or steal your contacts.

Hence both statements are correct.

Daily Current Affairs MCQ- January 25, 2023 - Question 7

With reference to the Indian Olympic Association, consider the following statements:

  1. The Indian Olympic Association is the governing body for the Olympic Movement and the Commonwealth Games in India.
  2. The Indian Olympic Association is recognised by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Detailed Solution for Daily Current Affairs MCQ- January 25, 2023 - Question 7

PT Usha is set to become the first woman President of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA). She will also become the first Olympian and first international medallist to head the IOA in its 95-year-old history.

  • The Indian Olympic Association is the governing body for the Olympic Movement and the Commonwealth Games in India.
  • As an affiliated member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF), Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) and Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC), the IOA administers various aspects of sports governance and athletes’ welfare in the country.
  • In this regard, the IOA oversees the representation of athletes or teams participating in the Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games, Asian Games and other international multi-sport competitions of IOC, CGF, OCA and ANOC.
  • The Indian Olympic Association is recognised by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.

History:

  • The IOA was established in the year 1927 with Sir Dorabji Tata and Dr. A.G. Noehren as the Founding President and Secretary General respectively. It is registered as a Non-Profit Organisation under the Societies Registration Act of 1860.

Governance:

  • The Indian Olympic Association is currently governed by a 32-member Executive Council, headed by President.
  • The election for the Executive Council is held once in every 4 years.

Hence both statements are correct.

Daily Current Affairs MCQ- January 25, 2023 - Question 8

With reference to the Gram-negative bacteria, consider the following statements:

  1. Gram-negative bacteria are classified by the color they turn after a chemical process called Gram staining is used on them.
  2. Gram-negative bacteria are enclosed in a protective capsule.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Detailed Solution for Daily Current Affairs MCQ- January 25, 2023 - Question 8

Recently The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has called upon doctors to avoid using antibiotics for conditions such as low-grade fever and viral bronchitis among others.

  • Recently, a multi-centre survey carried out by the ICMR to spot the trend in antibiotic resistance across the country showed Acinetobacter baumannii, a gram-negative bacteria known to cause infection in the blood, urinary tract and lungs among others, was resistant to high-end antibiotics.
    • Antimicrobial Resistance: It occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites change over time and no longer respond to medicines, making infections harder to treat and increasing the risk of disease spread.
  • The survey found 87.5% samples of Acinetobacter baumannii tested in 2021 were resistant to carbapenems, a high-end antibiotic.

What is Gram-negative bacteria?

  • Gram-negative bacteria are classified by the color they turn after a chemical process called Gram staining is used on them.
    • Gram-negative bacteria stain red when this process is used.
    • Gram-positive bacteria stain blue.
  • Gram-negative bacteria are enclosed in a protective capsule. This capsule helps prevent white blood cells (which fight infection) from ingesting the bacteria. Under the capsule, gram-negative bacteria have an outer membrane that protects them against certain antibiotics, such as penicillin.
  • When disrupted, this membrane releases toxic substances called endotoxins. Endotoxins contribute to the severity of symptoms during infections with gram-negative bacteria.
  • Gram-negative bacteria cause infections including pneumonia, bloodstream infections, wound or surgical site infections, and meningitis in healthcare settings.

Hence both statements are correct.

Daily Current Affairs MCQ- January 25, 2023 - Question 9

With reference to the Central Depositories Services India Ltd, consider the following statements:

  1. It is a government-registered share depository, alongside its other state-owned counterpart National Securities Depository Ltd (NSDL).
  2. It was founded in 2010.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Detailed Solution for Daily Current Affairs MCQ- January 25, 2023 - Question 9

Central Depository Services (India) Ltd or CDSL recently detected a cyber attack on a few of its internal machines.

  • It is a government-registered share depository, alongside its other state-owned counterpart National Securities Depository Ltd (NSDL).
  • Share depositories hold shares in an electronic or dematerialised form and are an enabler for securities transactions, playing a somewhat similar role to what banks play in handling cash and fixed deposits.
  • CDSL was founded in 1999. It is a Market Infrastructure Institution or MII that is deemed as a crucial part of the capital market structure, providing services to all market participants, including exchanges, clearing corporations, depository participants, issuers and investors.

Hence only statement 1 is correct.

Daily Current Affairs MCQ- January 25, 2023 - Question 10

With reference to the'Ikshak', consider the following statements:

  1. Recently, Indian Navy launched ‘Ikshak’, the third of the four survey vessels (Large) project at Kattupalli in Tamil Nadu
  2. It is being built by Cochin Shipyard.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Detailed Solution for Daily Current Affairs MCQ- January 25, 2023 - Question 10

Recently, Indian Navy launched ‘Ikshak’, the third of the four survey vessels (Large) project at Kattupalli in Tamil Nadu

  • The ship, named 'Ikshak' which means 'Guide', is being built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) and Larson and Toubro (L&T).
  • The ship's name honours the role that Survey ships have played in ensuring the safety of mariners when at sea.
  • The first of class ship 'Sandhayak' was launched on December 5, 2021 at GRSE, Kolkata. SVL ships will replace the existing Sandhayak Class survey ships with new generation hydrographic equipment to collect oceanographic data.

About the ship

  • The Survey Vessel (Large) ships are 110 m long, and 16 m wide with a deep displacement of 3400 tons and a complement of 231 personnel.
  • The ship's propulsion system consists of two main engines with twin shafts, each capable of a maximum speed of 18 knots and a cruise speed of 14 knots.

Hence only statement 1 is correct.

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