Daily Quiz 02-08-23

Q5. The 13th Ministerial Conference (MC) of the World Trade Organization (WTO), scheduled for February 2024, will be held at

A. Abu Dhabi

B. Riyadh

C. Tehran

D. Bali

Q4. Consider the following statements about forest loss and its effects on India’s export.

1. Indian exports of farm-based products to the EU will decline after the EU’s deforestation-free products regulation (EU-DR) starts in December 2024.

2. The EU does not agree with India’s State of Forest Report (ISFR) 2021, which claimed a small increase in forest cover.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Q3. Consider the following statements the MGNREGA.

1. Under the provisions of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), the Centre can block payment to states in case of non-compliance with directives of the Central government.

2. The Centre bears 50% of the cost of the materials used for MGNREGS work.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Q2. Which of the following states has the highest tiger population?

A. Karnataka

B. MP

C. West Bengal

D. UP

Q1. Consider the following statements about the protection of oceanic wildlife.
1. Under the Convention on Biological Diversity, nearly every country in the world has committed to protecting 30% of their oceans by 2030.
2. In 2023, the High Seas Treaty was ratified by the 193 member states of the United Nations, paving the path towards strong and effective protection of the vast swaths of the ocean beyond national jurisdiction.
3. Less than 2.9% of our oceans are currently highly protected.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?