Daily Quiz 26-10-23

Q5. The Bortle Scale is used for the measurement of

A. Night sky brightness

B. Density of air at high altitude

C. Scale of visibility at high altitudes

D. None of the above

Q4. Consider the following statements in the context of the India-Canada row and the Komagata Maru incident.
1. In 1914 the steamship SS Komagata Maru arriving in Vancouver with 376 Indian passengers was denied entry due to the colonial British laws in Canada.
2. In 2016, the Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau, delivered a formal statement of apology in the House of Commons for the Komagata Maru incident.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Q3. Consider the following statements about the management of IIMs by the government.

1. As per the Indian Institutes of Management (IIM) (Amendment) Act 2023, the President of India is a ‘visitor’ to the IIMs.

2. The visitor may appoint one or more people to review the work and progress of any institute, hold inquiries, nominate the chairperson of the board of governors in all IIMs, and oversee the appointment and removal of directors.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Q2. Which of the following organisations has been hired by Govt of India to provide consultation on Vision 2047?
A. Delloite
B. KPMG
C. Boston Consulting Group
D. Asian Development Bank

Q1. Consider the following statements about the white phosphorus.

1. The Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) is a treaty that establishes a comprehensive ban on the use of chemical weapons.

2. White phosphorus, being a chemical agent and toxic, is covered by the CWC.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?