Quiz Of the Day


1.  Prime Minister announced project for conservation of Gangetic Dolphins. Which of the following Statement is not correct regarding Gangetic Dolphins? .

     The Gangetic river dolphin is a species of freshwater dolphins primarily found in the Ganga and Brahmaputra rivers and their tributaries
     River dolphins act as indicators of healthy river ecosystems
     Their conservation would also ensure controlling river pollution and improving the availability of fishes
     Gangetic Dolphins were declared National Aquatic Species in 2020


2.  Ladakh, Leh, Kargil are set to be India’s first large carbon neutral region. Consider the following statements regarding the carbon neutrality:
1) Carbon neutrality means annual zero net anthropogenic CO2 emissions by a certain date.
2) This is a case when no carbon was emitted from the get-go, so no carbon needs to be captured or offset.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

     1 only
     2 Only
     Both 1 and 2
     Neither 1 nor 2


3.  The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) is an office within which of the following Ministry?

     Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
     Ministry of Science and Technology
     Ministry of Defence
     Ministry of Commerce and Industry


4.  The Delhi High Court has asked the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI) to conduct physical survey of all circuses in the country to verify the condition of animals being kept there. Consider the following Statements regarding the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI):
1) It is a statutory body.
2) It was established in 1962 under Section 4 of The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960.
3) The Board is within the jurisdiction of the Government of India’s Ministry of Food and Agriculture.
4) It is an advisory body advising the Government of India on animal welfare laws.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

     1 and 4 only
     2, 3 and 4 only
     1, 2 and 4 only
     1, 2, 3 and 4


5.  Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has constructed a 180-feet bailey bridge. Where is Bailey bridge located?

     Uttar Pradesh
     Uttarakhand
     Himachal Pradesh
     Arunachal Pradesh