27 MCQ on daily current affairs for social work students (4th December 2023)

1. Why did India refrain from signing the COP28 Declaration on Climate and Health?

a) India was not invited to COP28.
b) India disagreed w27 MCQ on daily current affairs for social work students (4th November 2023)ith the venue of COP28.
c) Concerns about the achievability of reducing greenhouse gas emissions for cooling in healthcare.
d) India supports the declaration but missed the signing ceremony.
Answer: c. Concerns about the achievability of reducing greenhouse gas emissions for cooling in healthcare.

2. What was the significance of the Health Day at COP28, and why did the Indian Health Ministry delegation not participate?

a) Health Day focused on technological advancements.
b) The Indian Health Ministry did not support COP28.
c) The Health Day aimed to address climate change's intersection with global health, and the specific reasons for the absence were not stated.
d) The Indian Health Ministry delegation was not allowed to participate.
Answer: c. The Health Day aimed to address climate change's intersection with global health, and the specific reasons for the absence were not stated.

3. What are the key objectives of the COP28 Declaration on Climate and Health?

a) Achieving global climate action.
b) Reducing greenhouse gas emissions for cooling.
c) Just transitions, lower air pollution, active mobility, and shifts to sustainable healthy diets.
d) Only a) and c).
Answer: d. Only a) and c).

4. What were the major points of contention outlined in the draft of the COP28 Declaration?

a) Commitment to reducing greenhouse gases for cooling.
b) India's disagreement with the venue.
c) Lack of support from Kenya.
d) Issues related to SDGs.
Answer: a. Commitment to reducing greenhouse gases for cooling.

5. How does the COP28 Declaration address the broader impacts of climate change on health?

a) It doesn't address broader impacts.
b) Focused only on physical health.
c) Takes a holistic approach, considering mental health, traditional medicinal knowledge, livelihoods, cultures, and climate-induced displacement and migration.
d) Only addresses SDGs.
Answer: c. Takes a holistic approach, considering mental health, traditional medicinal knowledge, livelihoods, cultures, and climate-induced displacement and migration.
6. How much did India reduce its GDP emission intensity between 2005 and 2019?
- a) 15%
- b) 25%
- c) 33%
- d) 45%
- Answer: c. 33%
7. What was the annual cumulative growth rate of India’s GDP during the same period?
- a) 3%
- b) 5%
- c) 7%
- d) 9%
- Answer: c. 7%
8. What is the significance of the additional carbon sink created by India during this period?
- a) Offset emissions through environmental initiatives.
- b) Increased greenhouse gas emissions.
- c) Contributed to deforestation.
- d) Negligible impact on the environment.
- Answer: a. Offset emissions through environmental initiatives.
9. How does India’s emission intensity reduction compare to its future targets?
- a) Behind schedule.
- b) On track.
- c) Exceeding the goal by 11 years.
- d) Not determined.
- Answer: c. Exceeding the goal by 11 years.
10. Which sectors contribute the most to India’s anthropogenic emissions?
- a) Agriculture
- b) Energy
- c) Industrial Process and Product Use
- d) Waste
- Answer: b. Energy
11. What is the aim of India regarding its electric power installed capacity by 2030?
- a) 30% from non-fossil fuel-based energy resources.
- b) 40% from non-fossil fuel-based energy resources.
- c) 50% from non-fossil fuel-based energy resources.
- d) 60% from non-fossil fuel-based energy resources.
- Answer: c. 50% from non-fossil fuel-based energy resources by 2030.
12. What are India’s commitments towards becoming a net-zero economy?
- a) By 2050
- b) By 2060
- c) By 2070
- d) By 2100
- Answer: c. By 2070
- 13. What is the purpose of the "Gajraj system" deployed by the Indian Railways?
  - a) Forest fire prevention
  - b) Wildlife conservation, specifically for elephants
  - c) Water conservation
  - d) Air quality monitoring
  - Answer: b. Wildlife conservation, specifically for elephants
  14. Over what stretch is the Gajraj system implemented for wildlife conservation?
  - a) 500 kilometers
  - b) 600 kilometers
  - c) 700 kilometers
  - d) 800 kilometers
  - Answer: c. 700 kilometers
  15. What is the total cost of implementing the Gajraj system?
  - a) ₹150 crore
  - b) ₹160 crore
  - c) ₹170 crore
  - d) ₹181 crore
  - Answer: d. ₹181 crore
  16. In which state was the Gajraj system initially deployed last year for a 150-kilometer stretch?
  - a) Karnataka
  - b) Assam
  - c) Kerala
  - d) Maharashtra
  - Answer: b. Assam
  17. What is the accuracy of the Intrusion Detection System (IDS) in detecting elephant presence on tracks?
  - a) 95%
  - b) 99%
  - c) 99.5%
  - d) 100%
  - Answer: c. 99.5%
  18. How many alerts were issued by the Gajraj system from December 2022 to July, averaging 41 alerts daily?
  - a) 5,789 alerts
  - b) 7,642 alerts
  - c) 9,768 alerts
  - d) 11,503 alerts
  - Answer: c. 9,768 alerts
  19. What components are used in the Gajraj system to identify the movement of wild animals?
  - a) Drones
  - b) Satellites
  - c) Sensors
  - d) Radar
  - Answer: c. Sensors
  20. How does the Gajraj system capture vibrations caused by elephants on the tracks?
  - a) Seismic sensors
  - b) Acoustic sensors
  - c) Thermal sensors
  - d) Magnetic sensors
  - Answer: b. Acoustic sensors
  - 21. What is the name of the severe cyclonic storm that has rapidly intensified in the Bay of Bengal?
    a) Cyclone Delta
    b) Cyclone Michaung
    c) Cyclone Alpha
    d) Cyclone Zeta
    Answer: b. Cyclone Michaung
    22. When is Cyclone Michaung forecasted to make landfall, and where is the predicted landfall location?
    a) December 3, near Chennai
    b) December 4, near Visakhapatnam
    c) December 5, near Bapatla
    d) December 6, near Puri
    Answer: c. December 5, near Bapatla
    23. What is the expected wind speed associated with Cyclone Michaung, and in which regions is the impact anticipated?
    a) 70-80 kmph, northern Odisha
    b) 80-90 kmph, coastal Andhra Pradesh
    c) 90-100 kmph, southern Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu
    d) 100-110 kmph, central Odisha
    Answer: c. 90-100 kmph, southern Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu
    24. Which states have the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) deployed teams to enhance preparedness for Cyclone Michaung?
    a) Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Puducherry
    b) Odisha, West Bengal, and Bihar
    c) Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Goa
    d) Kerala, Karnataka, and Lakshadweep
    Answer: a. Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Puducherry
    25. How many individuals and institutions received the National Awards for the Empowerment of Divyangjan in 2023?
    a) 30 individuals and 9 institutions
    b) 21 individuals and 12 institutions
    c) 21 individuals and 9 institutions
    d) 30 individuals and 12 institutions
    Answer: c. 21 individuals and 9 institutions
    26. What did President Droupadi Murmu declare about the new parliament building?
    a) It will undergo renovation.
    b) It is a historical landmark.
    c) It is now accessible, symbolizing inclusivity and empathy.
    d) It will be relocated to a different city.
    Answer: c. It is now accessible, symbolizing inclusivity and empathy.
    27. How many awardees were recognized for their exceptional contributions to the empowerment of Divyangjan?
    a) 15
    b) 21
    c) 30
    d) 12
    Answer: b. 21

27 MCQ on daily current affairs for social work students (4th December 2023)

27 MCQ on daily current affairs for social work students (4th December 2023)

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