Daily Current Affairs Quiz : October 15, 2022
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1. What does N stands for in the proposed NGLV launch vehicle system of ISRO which may replace present operational launch system of PSLV?
[A] New
[B] Next
[C] Novel
[D] Node
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Correct Answer: B [Next ]
Notes:
NGLV (Next-Gen Launch Vehicle) is going to replace the current PSLV (Polar Satellite launch Vehicle) in near future. NGLV is a three – staged heavy lift reusable vehicle with the payload capability of 10,000 kg to Geostationary transfer orbit (GTO) and 20,000kg to low earth orbit (LEO). It will have a semi-cryogenic propulsion for booster stages to make it cost efficient.
2. Who is the author of the book titled ‘The most incredible world cup stories -Anecdotes from Football World Cup, From Uruguay in 1930 to the present day’?
[A] Luciano Wernicke
[B] Robert Lewandowski
[C] Diego Maradona
[D] Cristiano Ronaldo
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Correct Answer: A [Luciano Wernicke]
Notes:
The most incredible world cup stories -Anecdotes from Football World Cup, From Uruguay in 1930 to the present day’ is a book written by Luciano Wernicke from Argentina & is published by Niyogi books. The book covers funny, fascinating & controversial anecdotes from football’s greatest spectacle. The 22nd edition of FIFA world cup, 2022 will be hosted by Qatar this year.
3. Under the ‘Bharat Krishi Satellite programme’, a minimum of how many satellites will be required to cover the entire agricultural area of India?
[A] 2
[B] 3
[C] 4
[D] 5
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Correct Answer: A [2]
Notes:
‘Bharat Krishi Satellite programme’ is ISRO’s dedicated programme in agriculture sector. It will span agricultural related activities, pesticides, irrigation, crop data, drought statistics etc. A minimum of 2 satellites will be required to cover the entire agricultural area of the country.
4. As per the ‘Living Planet Report’ published by World wildlife Fund, by what percentage the monitored wildlife population has plunged in last 50 years?
[A] 34%
[B] 46%
[C] 69%
[D] 72%
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Correct Answer: C [69%]
Notes:
The ‘Living Planet Report’ published by WWF stated that the Monitored wildlife population (including mammals, amphibians, fish, reptiles) has seen a drop of 69% in last five decades between 1970 -2018. The cause of such decline can be attributed to drastic & devastating climate change, pollution, land & habitat degradation, diseases, invasive species & more.
5. Which city was host to the General Assembly of International Criminal Police Organisation (INTERPOL)?
[A] Paris
[B] Rome
[C] Delhi
[D] Singapore
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Correct Answer: C [Delhi ]
Notes:
International Criminal Police Organisation (INTERPOL) is an international organisation headquartered at Lyon, France was established in the year 1923. This is a second time for India since 1997 to host such conference. The General Assembly of INTERPOL is headed by the President who holds the office for 4 years, current being Ahmed Naseer Al-Raisi of UAE.
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