Quiz September 28, 2026

Recently, the term Moonlighting was seen in the news. What does it mean? 

With reference to the Marine products export development Authority (MPEDA), consider the following statements: 

1.     It is the statutory body of the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying.

2.     It identifies bottlenecks in seafood trade and takes corrective action. 

3.     It promotes research and development for commercial aquaculture activities through the Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Aquaculture (RGCA).

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?    

In the context of the Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF), consider the following statements:

1.     The Universal Service Obligation was established under the Indian Telegraph (Amendment) Act 2003.

2.     It is an attached office of the Department of Telecom.

3.     USOF is a lapsable Fund and Levy amount is credited to the Contingency fund of India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 

Consider the following statements with reference to Oceanic Rossby Waves:

1. Oceanic Rossby waves contribute to high tides and coastal flooding in some regions of the world. 
2. The horizontal wave speed of a Rossby is dependent upon the latitude of the wave.
3. The vertical motion of Rossby waves is small along the ocean’s surface and large along the deeper thermocline

Which of the above is/are correct?

Consider the following statement with reference to Mediterranean Climate:

1. Trees with small broad leaves are widely spaced and never very tall.
2. Fire is an important hazardous factor in this ecosystem
3. It is also known as a drought-deciduous forest
4. Teak and neem are some of the important species.

Which of the above is/are correct?