Daily Quiz 01-09-23

Q5. Consider the following statements about the magnetic activity on the Sun.

1. Every 11 years, there is a change in the magnetic activity of the Sun, which is known as the solar cycle.

2. Occasional violent changes in the magnetic field in the solar atmosphere resulting in huge bursts of energy are called solar storms.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Q4. Consider the following statements about the PM PRANAM Scheme.

1. The PM-PRANAM (PM Programme for Restoration, Awareness, Nourishment and Amelioration of Mother Earth) promotes the balanced use of chemical and alternative fertilisers, generating awareness of regenerative agriculture (RA).

2. There is no separate allocation for the Scheme in the Union budget 2023-24.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Q3. The initiative of green and blue walls is related to

A. Protection of forest and coastline resources

B. Protection of mangroves

C. Protection of coastal countries

D. None of the above

Q2. In which of the following countries Africa’s First Climate Summit is going to be held in Sep 2023?

A. Nigeria

B. South Africa

C. Kenya

D. Zimbabwe

Q1. Consider the following statements about probes being on the moon by different payloads.

1. Alpha Particle X-ray Spectroscope (APXS) has detected S, as well as other minor elements.

2. It carries radioactive sources that emit alpha particles and X-rays onto the surface sample.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?