Current Affairs Quiz (8th May, 2020) (Date : 08-05-2020)

drishtiias.com/print-quiz/951

Question 1:

With reference to photodetectors, consider the following statements:

1. They are employed in detecting outer galaxy radiation.

2. They are affordable for daily applications due to their low material cost.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. 1 only

2. 2 only

3. Both 1 and 2

4. Neither 1 nor 2

Correct Answer : 1

Explanation
Photodetectors are used for detecting radiation from the outer galaxy. Hence,
statement 1 is correct.
They have intricate fabrication processes and high material costs so they are not
affordable for daily applications. Hence, statement 2 is not correct.

Read more...

Question 2:

Operation Samudra Setu, recently seen in the news, is related to

1/4
 1. Measures to assure the safety and security of the Indian vessels in the Persian Gulf.

2. Bilateral naval exercise between India and Seychelles.

3. Initiative to bring stranded Indians abroad amid global coronavirus lockdown.

4. Initiative to build Ram Setu between India and Sri Lanka

Correct Answer : 3

Explanation
The program named Samudra Setu by Indian navy entails to bring back around two
thousand stranded Indians abroad in two ships during the first phase of evacuation
amid global coronavirus lockdown. Hence, option C is the correct answer.

Read more...

Question 3:

Luhman 16, recently seen in the news, is a:

1. Star

2. Exoplanet

3. Brown dwarf

4. NASA’s Satellite

Correct Answer : 3

Explanation
Luhman 16 is a brown dwarf. Brown dwarfs are also called failed stars, because their
masses are heavier than planets but lighter than stars. Hence, option C is the
correct answer.

Read more...

Question 4:

Consider the following statements:

2/4
 1. Surging glaciers have shown considerable reduction in volume and length over a
period of time.
2. They can be found in the Karakoram Range of Himalayas.
3. Glaciers move because of the force of gravity.

Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct?

1. 1 only

2. 2 only

3. 1 and 3 only

4. 2 and 3 only

Correct Answer : 1

Explanation
Surging or Surge-type glaciers are a certain type of glaciers that have shown
advancement in volume and length over a period of time. Hence, statement 1 is not
correct.
Surging glaciers represent 40% of the total glaciated area of the Karakoram range.
Hence, statement 2 is correct.
The movement of glaciers is basically because of the force of gravity. Hence,
statement 3 is correct.

Read more...

Question 5:

Netravali Wildlife Sanctuary, recently in the news, is located in:

1. Karnataka

2. Telangana

3. Goa

4. Kerala

Correct Answer : 3

Explanation
3/4
 Netravali Wildlife Sanctuary is located in South Eastern Goa. Hence, option C is the
correct answer.

Read more...

4/4