Daily Current Affairs Prelims Quiz 28-06-2024 (Online Prelims Test)

1) Consider the following statements with respect to Mainland Serow

1. It is a species that inhabits at an elevation of 200 to 3000 metres.
2. It is protected under CITES Appendix I and listed as Vulnerable in the IUCN red list.
3. The horns are only characteristic of the males.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

2) Consider the following statements with respect to Asian Elephant Specialist Group (AsESG)

1. It is a global network of specialists which aims to promote the long-term conservation of Asian elephants.
2. It acts as the Red List Authority for the Asian Elephant, carrying out Red List assessments for inclusion in the IUCN Red List.
3. Bornean elephant is the smallest subspecies of Asian elephant.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

3) Consider the following statements with respect to Biomass Briquettes

1. They are biofuels substitute for coal that are made of biodegradable green waste.
2. It can be used for producing electricity from steam power by heating water in boilers.

Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

4) Consider the following statements with respect to Commonwealth Local Government Forum (CLGF)

1. It is a voluntary association of 56 independent members including India.
2. It works to promote and strengthen democratic local government across the Commonwealth members.
3. The Commonwealth Secretariat is the main governing body which decides its policies and priorities.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

5) Consider the following statements with respect to SAARC Currency Swap Facility

1. It aims to provide a backstop line of funding for balance of payments crises suffered by SAARC countries.
2. Currency swaps facilities are used to take advantage of interest rate differentials between two countries.
3. A separate INR Swap Window with various concessions for swap support in Indian Rupee was recently introduced by the RBI.

How many of the statements given above are correct?