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Puucho CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZ 2020
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Question 1 of 5
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The government of India, in 2011 came up with Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ). The objectives of CRZ was to
Ensure livelihood security of fisher communities
Sustainably promote coastal development
Conserve the coastal environment
Select the correct answer code:
Correct
Solution: d)
The government of India, in 2011, came up with Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ). The objective of CRZ was three-fold — to ensure livelihood security of fisher communities, conserve the coastal environment, and sustainably promote development via understanding the risks and hazards. In 2019, CRZ was updated to develop and manage the coastal regions on scientific principles, considering the current global challenge of climate change and sea-level rise.
The government of India, in 2011, came up with Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ). The objective of CRZ was three-fold — to ensure livelihood security of fisher communities, conserve the coastal environment, and sustainably promote development via understanding the risks and hazards. In 2019, CRZ was updated to develop and manage the coastal regions on scientific principles, considering the current global challenge of climate change and sea-level rise.
The most common method of determining the age of the tree is Dendrochronology – or tree-ring dating also called growth rings. Each year, roughly a tree adds to its girth, the new growth is called a tree ring. By counting the rings of a tree, the age can be determined.
The most common method of determining the age of the tree is Dendrochronology – or tree-ring dating also called growth rings. Each year, roughly a tree adds to its girth, the new growth is called a tree ring. By counting the rings of a tree, the age can be determined.
Consider the following statements regarding G20 Countries.
G20 is an international forum of the governments and central bank governors from 20 major economies.
G20 was formed as a result of 2008 Global Financial Crisis.
It works to address issues related to climate change mitigation, and sustainable development.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: b)
Formed in 1999, the G20 is an international forum of the governments and central bank governors from 20 major economies.
It works to address major issues related to the global economy, such as international financial stability, climate change mitigation, and sustainable development
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Solution: b)
Formed in 1999, the G20 is an international forum of the governments and central bank governors from 20 major economies.
It works to address major issues related to the global economy, such as international financial stability, climate change mitigation, and sustainable development
Question 5 of 5
1 points
Etherium and Tether, sometimes seen in news are
Correct
Solution: d)
Bitcoin is the first and biggest of decentralised cryptocurrencies, which are online payment systems that are increasingly becoming mainstream. Etherium, Tether, and Binance Coin are some of the many others that have emerged after Bitcoin.
Bitcoin is the first and biggest of decentralised cryptocurrencies, which are online payment systems that are increasingly becoming mainstream. Etherium, Tether, and Binance Coin are some of the many others that have emerged after Bitcoin.
