19 July : Daily Current Affairs Quiz

Answer:  Option C - Peru

Explanation:

• The Mashco Piro tribe, recently highlighted by Survival International, is located in southeastern Peru.
• This uncontacted tribe is one of the few remaining in the world, living in isolation from modern society.
• The rare images released by the NGO underscore the tribe’s precarious situation amid threats from encroachment and environmental changes.

Answer:  Option B - It established the first direct sea route from Europe to Asia.

Explanation:

• Vasco da Gama's voyage in 1497 was significant because it established the first direct sea route from Europe to Asia.
• By navigating around the southern tip of Africa and reaching the Indian subcontinent, his expedition opened up new trade routes for spices and other valuable commodities.
• This sea route was crucial for establishing Portuguese influence in Asia and expanding European trade networks.

Answer:  Option A - Screening → Scoping → Baseline Data Collection → Impact Prediction

Explanation:

• Screening first determines whether a project requires an EIA based on its size and potential impacts.
• Scoping then identifies key issues and potential impacts that need detailed study.
• Baseline Data Collection involves gathering current environmental conditions data, such as air and water quality.
• Finally, Impact Prediction assesses how the project will affect these environmental conditions.
• This systematic approach ensures that all relevant factors are considered before making decisions on project implementation and mitigation strategies.

Answer:  Option D -  Cambodia

Explanation:

• Cambodia does not share either a land or maritime border with Malaysia.
• Malaysia’s neighbors include Thailand to the north, Indonesia to the south via maritime borders, and the Philippines to the east via maritime borders.
• Thailand and Indonesia have both land and maritime borders with Malaysia, while the Philippines is separated by the Sulu Sea, and Cambodia lies to the west, not bordering Malaysia.

Answer:  Option B - NITI Aayog

Explanation:

• NITI Aayog's report, "Electronics: Powering India’s Participation in Global Value Chains," underscores India's rapid growth in the electronics sector, which reached USD 155 billion in FY23, driven primarily by mobile phones.
• Despite manufacturing 99% of its smartphones domestically, India captures only 4% of the global market.
• The sector's global value chains, crucial for international trade, highlight India's focus on assembly over design and component development.