Welcome to your 22 Jan 2023 Daily Quiz

1. With reference to stablecoins, consider the following statements 1. They are type of cryptocurrency pegged to an existing government-backed currency. 2. They pursue price stability by maintaining reserve assets Which of the following statements is/are correct?

2. “First Movers” coalition, recently seen in news, is related to

3.Consider the following statements 1. People’s Biodiversity Register has a statutory backup under The Biological Diversity Act 2002 2. It is mandatory for every local selfgoverning institution in rural to constitute Biodiversity Management Committees but not for urban areas Which of the above statements is/are correct?

4.With reference to Red sanders, consider the following statements 1. IUCN categorized it as “endangered" under Red list 2. India’s export policy permit the export of red sanders if it is obtained from cultivated land. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

5.Jan Samarth portal recently, seen in news, aims at

6.Which one of the following is the most important factor for the formation of smog?

7.Which of the following are factors responsible for the genesis of cyclones ? 1. Sufficient warm temperature at sea surface level 2. Atmospheric instability 3. Impact of Coriolis force 4. Development of Low-pressure zone 5. High humidity in the lower to middle levels of the troposphere Select the correct answer using the code given below.

8.With reference to the Monsoon, consider the following statements: 1. India experiences both the southwest monsoon season and the retreating monsoon season. 2. Generally, across the world, monsoons are experienced in the tropical area roughly between 20°N and 20° S Which of the above statements is/are correct?

9.Consider the following statements: 1. Cyclone Asani and Cyclone Karim are formed on each side of the equator. 2. Cyclone Asani formed in the Bay of Bengal and Cyclone Karmin created a path in the open seas west of Australia Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?

10.Consider the following statements: Statement 1: The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has recently recognized Himachal Pradesh as a “smoke-free state” in India. Statement 2: Himachal Pradesh was selected for the recognition of following its commitment to providing LPG connections to every household in the state Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

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