Daily Current Affairs Quiz: 02-05-2024

Consider the following statements with respect to the lunar south pole:

1. The lunar south pole is the southernmost point on the moon. 
2. The lunar south pole region has a higher quantity of sheltered craters than the north pole region. 
3. The primary source of sub-surface water ice is outgassing during volcanism.

How many of these statements is/are correct?

Which of the statements with respect to Quarks is/are correct?

1. Quarks are elementary particles that come in six flavours: up, down, top, bottom, strange and charm.
2. They usually combine together in groups of twos and threes to form hadrons such as the protons and neutrons that make up atomic nuclei.

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With reference to Indian laws about wildlife protection, consider the following 
statements:

1. Wild animals are the sole property of the government. 
2. When a wild animal is declared protected, such animal is entitled to equal protection whether it is found in protected areas or outside. 
3. Apprehension of a protected wild animal becoming a danger to human life is sufficient ground for its capture or killing.

How many of these statements is/are correct?

Which of the following statements are correct with respect to the impact of the 
increased heating of the Indian Ocean are correct: 

1. In the Indian Ocean, thermal expansion alone accounts for more than half of the sea-level rise. 
2. Projections suggest a 66% rise in extreme dipole events which can lead to deficient Indian Monsoon.

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With reference to the Prevention to Cruelty Act, 1960, consider the 
following statements:

1. The legislative intent of the act is to “prevent the infliction of unnecessary pain or suffering on animals”. 
2. The Animal Welfare Board of India was established in 1962 under Section 4 of the Act. 
3. The act provides for a limitation period of 3 months beyond which no prosecution shall lie for offenses under this act.

How many of these statements is/are correct?