Daily Quiz

Solution (c)
Explanation:
• Cyclones in the Arabian Sea generally form during the pre-monsoon (April to June) and post-monsoon (October to December) periods. These cyclones typically impact the western coast of India, the Middle East, and East Africa. Some notable cyclones in this region are Cyclone Vayu and Cyclone Tauktae.
• The South China Sea experiences typhoons, which are similar to cyclones but named differently in this region. These storms often impact countries like the Philippines, Vietnam, and China. Examples of typhoons include Typhoon Haiyan.
• Cyclone Dana is expected to make landfall on the north Odisha and West Bengal coasts between Puri and Sagar Island. This region lies along the Bay of Bengal, which is known for intense cyclones, especially during the post-monsoon season. The wind speed of Cyclone Dana is expected to be between 100-110 kmph, gusting up to 120 kmph. (Option (c) is correct)
• The Gulf of Mexico frequently experiences hurricanes, a type of tropical cyclone, typically from June to November. The Gulf of Mexico is prone to hurricanes that impact the southern United States, Mexico, and the Caribbean.

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/cyclone-likely-over-bay-of-bengal-by-october-23/article68775495.ece

Solution (d)

Explanation:

• NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) is a military alliance consisting mainly of North American and European countries. NATO conducts joint exercises such as Defender Europe. (Option (a) is incorrect)
• The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) primarily consists of Central and East Asian countries along with Russia and India. Its military exercises such as Peace Mission focus on counterterrorism and regional security. (Option (b) is incorrect)
• G7 is a group of seven advanced economies (Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States). It focuses on global governance, economy, and development. G7 does not conduct military exercises. (Option (c) is incorrect)
• Exercise Kakadu is associated with the Quad grouping (India, Australia, Japan, and the U.S.). It is a biennial exercise hosted by the Royal Australian Navy, and aims to strengthen interoperability and naval cooperation between various countries, including the Quad nations. The exercise involves numerous countries and focuses on enhancing maritime security and anti-submarine warfare skills. (Option (d) is correct)

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/quad-partners-take-part-in-back-to-back-naval-war-games/article68775941.ece#:~:text=The%20Quad%20group%20of%20countries,off%20the%20coast%20of%20Visakhapatnam.

Solution (c)

Explanation:

• Agricultural farmers, through their cooperative societies, form the backbone of Nafed’s membership. It is a cooperative organization, and farmers are represented in this structure to ensure their marketing needs are addressed.
• Nafed was established in 1958 to promote cooperative marketing of agricultural produce in India, facilitating the trade and marketing of farm products.
• NAFED is not a statutory body. It is an apex cooperative marketing federation under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, not the Ministry of Commerce. It operates as a cooperative body rather than being a statutory authority. (Option (c) is incorrect)
• One of Nafed’s objectives is to expand its business activities, which includes acting as an insurance agent to provide comprehensive services to its members.

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/india/nafed-post-goes-to-agriculture-official-week-later-to-cooperation-9630515/lite/ & https://www.nafed-india.com/objectives-nafed

Solution (b)

Explanation:

• The EPFO (Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation) is a statutory body established under the Ministry of Labour and Employment, not the Ministry of Finance. It operates under the Employees’ Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952. (Statement 1 is incorrect)
• The EPFO manages the Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS), which provides pension benefits to employees in the organized sector. Contributions to the EPS are part of the overall provident fund system, offering pension benefits after retirement. (Statement 2 is correct)
• The EPFO primarily covers private sector employees but also extends to some categories of public sector employees. It is mandatory for establishments with 20 or more workers in certain sectors to provide EPF benefits. (Statement 3 is correct)

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/1853-lakh-members-including-93-lakh-new-members-added-to-the-epfo-in-august/article68776639.ece

Solution (a)

Explanation:

• The Global Commission on the Economics of Water (GCEW) is facilitated by the OECD. This international organization helps promote policies that improve economic and social well-being globally, including water governance. (Statement 1 is correct)
• The GCEW was launched in May 2022 with a two-year mandate, with the objective of redefining how water is valued and governed to support sustainability, climate justice, and food-energy-water security. (Statement 2 is correct)
• The GCEW was actually convened by the Government of the Netherlands, not Canada. The Netherlands has taken a leading role in water-related initiatives due to its history and geography related to water management. (Statement 3 is incorrect)

Source: https://watercommission.org/about/ & https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/editorials/water-crisis-global-food-production-9630489/