Daily Current Affair Quiz: 23rd December 2020
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December 23, 2020
1. Which of the following statements are true?
1. Gilgit Baltistan (GB) lies at intersection of Indian Subcontinent, Central Asia and China.
2. Siachen Glacier is located in GB.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans: c
Justification:
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GB lies at intersection of Indian Subcontinent, Central Asia and China. o China–Pakistan Economic Corridor is passing through GB o Important glaciers like Siachen Glacier are located in GB. Hydro-electric potential of Indus River makes it vital for energy security as well
2. TX2 is the global award is associated with?
(a) Tax Compliance
(b) Anti-Terrorism Policies
(c) Tiger Conservation
(d) Telecommunication
Ans: c
Justification:
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TX2 is the global award which was set up in 2010 in St. Petersburg Tiger Summit by international organizations working for tiger conservation like WWF, UNDP, IUCN, Global Tiger Fund, CATS and The Lion’s Share. o TX2 stands for “Tigers times two”, signaling the goal set by 13 tiger range countries to double population of wild tigers by 2022.
3. Which of the following statement/s is/are true?
1. Agriculture accounts for 70% of the world’s freshwater withdrawals.
2. Available freshwater resources have declined globally by more than 20% per person over the past two decades.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans: c
Justification:
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FAO’s report presents new estimates on the pervasiveness of water scarcity in agriculture and on the number of people affected.
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Agriculture accounts for 70% of the world’s freshwater withdrawals. About 11% of rain-fed cropland and 14% of pastureland experienced severe recurring droughts, while more than 60% of irrigated cropland was highly water-stressed. o Available freshwater resources have declined globally by more than 20% per person over the past two decades.
4. Which of the following statement/s is/are true?
1. WWF Water Risk Filter is a practical online tool that enables companies and investors to explore, assess, value and respond to water risks worldwide.
2. It has been developed by WWF and the German finance institution DEG.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans: c
Justification:
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It is a practical online tool that enables companies and investors to explore, assess, value and respond to water risks worldwide. • It has been developed by WWF and the German finance institution DEG. • It helps in risk assessment that can help evaluate and inform long-term resilience planning and strategy
5. Which of the following Vultures are Found in India?
(a) Long Billed Vulture
(b) Egyptian Vulture
(c) Slender Billed Vulture
(d) All of the above
Ans: d
Justification:
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Vulture species in India Vs IUCN Status Oriental white-backed Vulture Critically-endangered Long-billed Vulture Critically-endangered Slender-billed Vulture Critically-endangered Red-headed Vulture Critically-endangered Egyptian Vulture Endangered Himalayan Vulture Near threatened Bearded Vulture Near threatened Cinereous Vulture Near threatened Eurasian Griffon Vulture Least Concern
