Daily Quiz – 15th Jan 2024 By adminJanuary 19, 2024Quiz Daily Quiz - 15th Jan 2024 Daily Quiz - 15th Jan 2024 1 / 5 Consider the following statements:Agricultural soils release nitrogen oxides into the environment.Cattle release ammonia into the environment.Poultry industry releases reactive nitrogen compounds into the environment.Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 1 and 3 only 2 and 3 only 2 only 1, 2 and 3 Explanation:Nitrogen particles make up the largest fraction of PM 2.5, the class of pollutants closely linked to cardiovascular and respiratory illness, says the first-ever quantitative assessment of nitrogen pollution (Indian Nitrogen Assessment) in India.Besides, the Indian Nitrogen Assessment has also released other data regarding nitrogen. They are as follows:Agricultural soils contributed to over 70% of N2O emissions from India in 2010, followed by waste water (12%) and residential and commercial activities (6%). Cattle account for 80% of the ammonia production, though their annual growth rate is 1%, due to a stable population.The poultry industry, on the other hand, with an annual growth rate of 6%, recorded an excretion of reactive nitrogen compounds of 0.415 tonnes in 2016. Explanation:Nitrogen particles make up the largest fraction of PM 2.5, the class of pollutants closely linked to cardiovascular and respiratory illness, says the first-ever quantitative assessment of nitrogen pollution (Indian Nitrogen Assessment) in India.Besides, the Indian Nitrogen Assessment has also released other data regarding nitrogen. They are as follows:Agricultural soils contributed to over 70% of N2O emissions from India in 2010, followed by waste water (12%) and residential and commercial activities (6%). Cattle account for 80% of the ammonia production, though their annual growth rate is 1%, due to a stable population.The poultry industry, on the other hand, with an annual growth rate of 6%, recorded an excretion of reactive nitrogen compounds of 0.415 tonnes in 2016. 2 / 5 Consider the following pairs: Traditions : CommunitiesChaliha Sahib Festival : SindhisNanda Raj Jaat Yatra : GondsWari-Warkari : SanthalsWhich of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched? 1 only 2 and 3 only 1 and 3 only None of the above Explanation:Chaliha Sahib: Sindhi festival regarding Jhulelal. Hence, pair 1 is correct.Nanda Raj Jaat Yatra: It is a Nanda Devi related festival in Uttarakhand. Gonds are not native to this state. Hence, pair 2 is not correct.Wari-Warkari: Wari is a pilgrimage for the Warkari sect related to Pandharpur god Vithoba In Maharashtra, and it is a part of Bhakti movement rather than a festival of a particular tribal group. Besides, Santhals are not native to this state. Hence, pair 3 is not correct. Explanation:Chaliha Sahib: Sindhi festival regarding Jhulelal. Hence, pair 1 is correct.Nanda Raj Jaat Yatra: It is a Nanda Devi related festival in Uttarakhand. Gonds are not native to this state. Hence, pair 2 is not correct.Wari-Warkari: Wari is a pilgrimage for the Warkari sect related to Pandharpur god Vithoba In Maharashtra, and it is a part of Bhakti movement rather than a festival of a particular tribal group. Besides, Santhals are not native to this state. Hence, pair 3 is not correct. 3 / 5 The economic cost of food grains to the Food Corporation of India is Minimum Support Price and bonus if any) paid to the farmers plus Transportation cost only Interest cost only Procurement incidentals and distribution cost Procurement incidentals and charges for godowns Explanation:The economic cost of food grains procured by the Food Corporation of India (FCI) is a total of Minimum Support Price and bonus (if any) paid to the farmers plus the procurement incidentals and distribution cost.FCI's economic cost has three main components - procurement cost, procurement price, and distribution cost.The procurement incidentals are the initial costs incurred during the procurement of foodgrains.The distribution costs include freight, handling charges, storage charges, losses during transit and establishment cost. Explanation:The economic cost of food grains procured by the Food Corporation of India (FCI) is a total of Minimum Support Price and bonus (if any) paid to the farmers plus the procurement incidentals and distribution cost.FCI's economic cost has three main components - procurement cost, procurement price, and distribution cost.The procurement incidentals are the initial costs incurred during the procurement of foodgrains.The distribution costs include freight, handling charges, storage charges, losses during transit and establishment cost. 4 / 5 Indian Army Day is celebrated every year to commemorate which one of the following events? Victory of the Indian Army in the Kargil War of 1999 Victory of the Indian Army in the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971 General KM Cariappa taking over the command of the Indian Army from the last British Commander-in-Chief in 1949 Establishment Day of the British Indian Army Explanation:Indian Army Day is celebrated every year on January 15.On the special occasion of Army Day, the officials will perform a parade in the presence of higher dignitaries, and its salute is taken by the Indian Army Chief.On January 15, 1949, Field Marshal K.M. Cariappa became the first Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army, and took over authority from the British Commander-in-Chief General Francis Butcher, and became the first Indian to command the Army in its long, rich history.From 1949 until 2022, the Army Day parade was organised at the Cariappa Parade Ground in the Delhi Cantonment.In 2023, the Southern Command was responsible for the parade in Bengaluru. It was the first time the Army Day parade was held outside the country’s capital.This year, the parade will be held under the command of Army's Central Command, which is headquartered in Lucknow.The theme of Indian Army Day 2024 is “In Service of the Nation”.This year’s theme also resembles the motto of the Indian Army, “Service Before Self.” Explanation:Indian Army Day is celebrated every year on January 15.On the special occasion of Army Day, the officials will perform a parade in the presence of higher dignitaries, and its salute is taken by the Indian Army Chief.On January 15, 1949, Field Marshal K.M. Cariappa became the first Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army, and took over authority from the British Commander-in-Chief General Francis Butcher, and became the first Indian to command the Army in its long, rich history.From 1949 until 2022, the Army Day parade was organised at the Cariappa Parade Ground in the Delhi Cantonment.In 2023, the Southern Command was responsible for the parade in Bengaluru. It was the first time the Army Day parade was held outside the country’s capital.This year, the parade will be held under the command of Army's Central Command, which is headquartered in Lucknow.The theme of Indian Army Day 2024 is “In Service of the Nation”.This year’s theme also resembles the motto of the Indian Army, “Service Before Self.” 5 / 5 MILAN, a multilateral naval exercise, 2024 will be hosted by which one of the following cities? Port blair Kochi Visakhapatnam Panaji Explanation:The upcoming MILAN 2024, hosted in Visakhapatnam from February 19 to 27, anticipates record-breaking participation from over 50 nations and nearly 20 ships. The biennial naval exercise, initiated in 1995 by the Indian Navy, has evolved to align with India's 'Act East policy' and PM Modi's SAGAR initiative. The event features harbour activities, including seminars and exhibitions, along with sea manoeuvres involving submarines, aircraft carriers, and advanced warfare operations, synchronising with India's G20 Presidency theme, 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam'. Explanation:The upcoming MILAN 2024, hosted in Visakhapatnam from February 19 to 27, anticipates record-breaking participation from over 50 nations and nearly 20 ships. The biennial naval exercise, initiated in 1995 by the Indian Navy, has evolved to align with India's 'Act East policy' and PM Modi's SAGAR initiative. The event features harbour activities, including seminars and exhibitions, along with sea manoeuvres involving submarines, aircraft carriers, and advanced warfare operations, synchronising with India's G20 Presidency theme, 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam'. Your score isThe average score is 0% 0% Restart quiz