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Daily Current Affairs Quiz: 24-03-2023

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Question 1

Consider the following statements with respect to coal bed methane (CBM):

1) It is an unconventional form of natural gas found in coal deposits or coal seams. It is a primary clean energy source of natural gas.

2) The extraction of CNG reduces explosion hazards in underground coal mines.

3) Coalbed methane has a high level of hydrogen sulfide.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 2

With respect to Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), which of the following statements is/are correct?

1) Under this scheme, farmers will have to pay a uniform premium of two per cent for any crop they cultivate in any season of the year.

2) Pest infestation and theft that cause loss are covered by PMFBY.

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Question 3

Which of the following is/are correctly matched?

1) Seekho aur Kamao (SAK) – upgrade the skills of minority women in the age group of 18- 25.

2) USTTAD – preserve the rich heritage of traditional arts/crafts of minorities.

3) Naya Savera scheme – special coaching for qualifying examinations for admission in technical/professional courses and competitive examinations.

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Question 4

With respect to single-use plastic items, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1) India has banned the manufacture, import, stocking, distribution, sale and use of all single-use plastic items.

2) The ban will be monitored by the CPCB from the Centre and by the State Pollution Control Boards (SPCBs) that will report to the Centre regularly.

3) Those found violating the ban can be penalised under the Environment Protection Act, 1986.

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Question 5

Which of the following pairs are-correctly matched? [PYQ-2008]

       Waterfalls               River

1) Kapildhara Falls        Godavari

2) Jog Falls                  Sharavati

3) Sivasamudram Falls Cauvery

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