1st May 2024 | [Quiz] Current | For Prelims 2024

Consider the following statements about the Girl Empowerment Mission (GEM):

1. GEM is primarily funded by international organizations as part of global gender equality initiatives.
2. GEM supports the Indian Government's Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao initiative to enhance gender equality.
3. GEM organizes annual workshops that last for one month during the summer to aid in the comprehensive development of young girls.
4. The activities under GEM include training in sports, yoga, health, and leadership skills.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following countries:

1. Egypt
2. Libya
3. Chad
4. Somalia
5. Ethiopia
6. Eritrea

How many of the above-mentioned countries share a border with Sudan?

Which one of the following best describes the primary role of Kerogen in the geological formation of hydrocarbons?

Consider the following statements about Gamma-Ray Bursts (GRBs):

1. Gamma-ray bursts are the most luminous events in the universe, commonly linked with the creation of black holes.
2. Long-duration gamma-ray bursts (LGRBs) last under two seconds and result from the merger of compact stellar objects.
3. The first discovery of GRBs was made in 1967 by a U.S. Air Force satellite named Vela.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Fort Emmanuel:

1. Fort Emmanuel was initially constructed by the Portuguese in 1503 and served as a key strategic location throughout the colonial era.
2. The fort was named after the Maharajah of Kochi, marking the alliance between the local rulers and the Portuguese monarch.
3. The Dutch captured Fort Kochi from the Portuguese in 1683 and retained control until the British takeover in 1795.
4. Control by foreign powers over Fort Kochi concluded with India’s independence in 1947.

How many of the above statements are correct?