Daily Quiz 21-08-23

Q5. Consider the following statements about EU’s CBAM.

1. The CBAM enters a transitional phase from October 1, wherein identified industries trading in the EU must report on the emissions embedded in their imports. From January 2026, the EU will start levying carbon taxes.
2. India’s emission intensity is 2.55 tonnes of CO2 emitted per tonne of crude steel produced; less than the global average of 2.85.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Q4. Consider the following statements about coral reefs.

1. Reef-building corals are the foundation species of shallow tropical waters due to their unique symbiotic relationship with microscopic algae in their tissues.

2. During the day, these algae photosynthesize, producing both food and oxygen for the coral animal.

3. At night, coral polyps feed on plankton, providing nutrients for their algae.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Q3. Consider the following statements about Russia’s Moon mission.

1. Russia’s first Moon mission, Luna-25 spacecraft crashed into the Moon after it spun into an uncontrolled orbit.

2. The pilotless spacecraft was aiming to be the first ever to land on the south pole of the Moon, an area where scientists believe there could be important reserves of frozen water and precious elements.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Q2. Which of the following initiatives has not been undertaken by BRICS countries so far?

A. New Development Bank,

B. Contingency Reserve Arrangement for currency

C. R&D centre for vaccines

D. Global Development Initiative

Q1. Consider the following statements about the global semiconductor usage.

1. The US accounts for 34% of global demand for semiconductors, it accounts for only 14% of supply,

2. Taiwan, the world’s top supplier, accounts for only 1% of demand.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?