Current Affairs Today MCQs (2 Nov 2024)

1. What makes the Durgesh Aranya Zoological Park in Himachal Pradesh unique?

(A) It is India’s largest zoological park

(B) It is India’s first IGBC-certified zoological park

(D) It uses AI technology for animal care

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The correct answer is (B) It is India’s first IGBC-certified zoological park

Located in Kangra’s Dehra constituency, the Durgesh Aranya Zoological Park is India’s first Indian Green Building Council (IGBC)-certified wildlife park. It incorporates eco-friendly and sustainable infrastructure, setting a benchmark in green-certified zoological parks.

2. What is the primary aim of the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC)?

(A) To develop smart cities

(B) To regulate real estate in India

(D) To promote sustainable building practices

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The correct answer is (D) To promote sustainable building practices

Established in 2001 under the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), IGBC promotes sustainable building practices by developing rating systems that assess the environmental performance of various building projects, encouraging green construction.

3. Which AQI category indicates “very poor” air quality?

(A) 100-200

(B) 200-300

(D) 400-500

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The correct answer is (C) 300-400

The Air Quality Index (AQI), launched in 2014 under the Swachh Bharat campaign, uses a color-coded system to categorize pollution levels. The “very poor” category (300-400) indicates significant health risks, especially for vulnerable groups.

4. Why is PM 2.5 considered particularly harmful to health?

(A) It causes immediate respiratory failure

(B) It enters the lungs and bloodstream

(D) It blocks oxygen absorption in the lungs

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The correct answer is (D) It enters the lungs and bloodstream

PM 2.5 particles, smaller than 2.5 micrometers, penetrate deep into the lungs and even the bloodstream, causing chronic conditions like asthma, heart disease, and respiratory illnesses.

5. Who oversees the implementation of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in Delhi-NCR?

(A) National Green Tribunal (NGT)

(B) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC)

(D) Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)

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The correct answer is (C) Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM)

The CAQM oversees the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in Delhi-NCR. It enforces emergency pollution-control measures based on AQI levels, collaborating with the MoEFCC and other agencies.

6. What is the primary aim of the VAJRA PRAHAR exercise?

(A) Enhance anti-piracy capabilities

(B) Promote joint special operations tactics

(D) Strengthen naval interoperability

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The correct answer is (B) Promote joint special operations tactics

VAJRA PRAHAR is a joint India-US Special Forces exercise initiated in 2010. It enhances interoperability, mutual understanding, and special operations tactics, focusing on challenging environments like deserts.

7. Which of the following is NOT a bilateral military exercise between India and the US?

(A) Yudh Abhyas

(B) Cope India

(D) Tiger Triumph

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The correct answer is (C) Malabar

Malabar is a multilateral naval exercise involving India, the US, Japan, and Australia. Bilateral India-US exercises include Yudh Abhyas (Army), Cope India (Air Force), and Tiger Triumph (Tri-Service).

8. What is the primary objective of Exercise GARUD SHAKTI?

(A) Anti-terrorism training

(B) Enhancing joint air capabilities

(D) Conducting amphibious operations

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The correct answer is (C) Improving interoperability of Special Forces

GARUD SHAKTI, a joint exercise between the Special Forces of India and Indonesia, focuses on improving interoperability, mutual understanding, and operational cooperation between the armies of both nations.

9. Samudra Shakti is conducted between which branches of India and Indonesia?

(A) Air Forces

(B) Navies

(D) Border Forces

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The correct answer is (B) Navies

Samudra Shakti is a naval exercise between the Indian Navy and the Indonesian Navy. It aims to strengthen maritime cooperation and enhance the operational coordination between the two countries.

10. What AQI range triggers “Stage 3” measures under GRAP in Delhi-NCR?

(A) 201-300

(B) 301-400

(D) Above 450

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The correct answer is (C) 401-450

Stage 3 under GRAP is triggered when AQI levels reach 401-450, categorized as “severe.” Measures include restricting vehicle emissions and industrial activity to control pollution levels.

11. What does IGBC certification signify for a zoological park?

(A) It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site

(B) It complies with global animal care standards

(D) It meets sustainable and eco-friendly infrastructure norms

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The correct answer is (D) It meets sustainable and eco-friendly infrastructure norms

The Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) certification reflects adherence to sustainable infrastructure practices. The Durgesh Aranya Zoological Park in Himachal Pradesh is the first in India to receive this certification for its eco-friendly design and operations.

12. How do PM 10 particles affect human health?

(A) They dissolve in water and contaminate drinking sources

(B) They irritate the eyes and throat

(D) They cause short-term visibility reduction

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The correct answer is (B) They irritate the eyes and throat

PM 10 particles are larger than PM 2.5 but can still affect human health by causing irritation in the eyes, throat, and respiratory tract. Prolonged exposure can lead to chronic respiratory issues.

13. What is the key objective of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP)?

(A) Provide financial support for renewable energy projects

(B) Monitor and improve groundwater quality

(D) Increase forest cover in urban areas

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The correct answer is (C) Enforce measures to combat air pollution

GRAP is designed to address rising air pollution levels in Delhi-NCR through emergency measures, such as restricting vehicle use and banning coal in eateries. It is activated based on AQI categories.

14. Which of the following is NOT included in calculating the AQI?

(A) Carbon Monoxide (CO)

(B) PM 2.5

(D) Methane (CH4)

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The correct answer is (D) Methane (CH4)

The AQI is calculated using key pollutants like PM 2.5, PM 10, CO, NO2, SO2, and O3. Methane (CH4), while a greenhouse gas, is not included in AQI calculations.

15. In which environment is Exercise VAJRA PRAHAR typically conducted?

(A) Urban settings

(B) Dense forests

(D) Arctic regions

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The correct answer is (C) Desert/semi-desert terrain

The VAJRA PRAHAR exercise between India and the US focuses on enhancing joint special operations tactics in challenging environments like deserts and semi-deserts, emphasizing interoperability.

16. When was the first GARUD SHAKTI exercise held?

(A) 2008

(B) 2012

(D) 2018

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The correct answer is (B) 2012

The first GARUD SHAKTI exercise between India and Indonesia was conducted in 2012. It focuses on improving cooperation and interoperability between the special forces of the two nations.

17. What unique process is suggested for the formation of the black hole in V404 Cygni?

(A) Accretion of cosmic dust

(B) Supernova explosion

(D) Direct collapse

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The correct answer is (D) Direct collapse

The V404 Cygni system shows that the black hole formed through “direct collapse,” a quiet process without a supernova explosion. This spared the distant star from being ejected.

18. What do IGBC rating systems evaluate?

(A) Population density in urban areas

(B) Sustainable construction practices

(D) Use of AI in building management

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The correct answer is (B) Sustainable construction practices

IGBC develops rating systems to evaluate the environmental performance of buildings, encouraging sustainable construction. These ratings apply to residential, commercial, and institutional projects.

19. What chronic condition is primarily associated with prolonged exposure to PM 2.5?

(A) Kidney failure

(B) Liver dysfunction

(D) Vision impairment

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The correct answer is (C) Asthma

Prolonged exposure to PM 2.5 particles increases the risk of asthma, cardiovascular diseases, and other respiratory illnesses due to their ability to penetrate deep into the lungs and bloodstream.

20. What is the main objective of the Samudra Shakti naval exercise?

(A) Training in underwater warfare

(B) Conducting humanitarian aid operations

(D) Strengthening maritime cooperation

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The correct answer is (D) Strengthening maritime cooperation

Samudra Shakti is conducted to enhance maritime cooperation between the Indian and Indonesian navies, focusing on joint operational capabilities and coordination in naval operations.

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Current Affairs Today MCQs (2 Nov 2024)

1. What makes the Durgesh Aranya Zoological Park in Himachal Pradesh unique?

2. What is the primary aim of the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC)?

3. Which AQI category indicates “very poor” air quality?

4. Why is PM 2.5 considered particularly harmful to health?

5. Who oversees the implementation of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in Delhi-NCR?

6. What is the primary aim of the VAJRA PRAHAR exercise?

7. Which of the following is NOT a bilateral military exercise between India and the US?

8. What is the primary objective of Exercise GARUD SHAKTI?

9. Samudra Shakti is conducted between which branches of India and Indonesia?

10. What AQI range triggers “Stage 3” measures under GRAP in Delhi-NCR?

11. What does IGBC certification signify for a zoological park?

12. How do PM 10 particles affect human health?

13. What is the key objective of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP)?

14. Which of the following is NOT included in calculating the AQI?

15. In which environment is Exercise VAJRA PRAHAR typically conducted?

16. When was the first GARUD SHAKTI exercise held?

17. What unique process is suggested for the formation of the black hole in V404 Cygni?

18. What do IGBC rating systems evaluate?

19. What chronic condition is primarily associated with prolonged exposure to PM 2.5?

20. What is the main objective of the Samudra Shakti naval exercise?