25 June : Daily Current Affairs Quiz

Answer:  Option B - Srinagar

Explanation:

• Srinagar was awarded the World Craft City tag by the World Crafts Council, recognizing its rich heritage of craftsmanship spanning centuries.
• This accolade acknowledges Srinagar's cultural significance and contribution to traditional arts and crafts, such as Kashmiri carpet weaving, papier-mâché, and wood carving, which have been integral to the city's cultural identity and economic activity.

Answer:  Option D - Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Explanation:

• The Shompen tribe primarily inhabits the interior regions of the Great Nicobar Island in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands Union Territory.
• They are one of the indigenous tribes of the islands, known for their unique cultural practices and traditional way of life, distinct from the other indigenous groups in the region.

Answer:  Option D - Indus, Jhelum, Chenab

Explanation:

• Under the Indus Waters Treaty, Pakistan exclusively receives water from the Indus, Jhelum, and Chenab rivers.
• These rivers were allocated to Pakistan to ensure its water security, while India retains rights to the Ravi, Beas, and Sutlej rivers for its use.
• The treaty was signed in 1960 to regulate and share the waters of these rivers between the two countries, promoting cooperation and avoiding conflicts over water resources.

Answer:  Option B -  Chaul

Explanation:

• The port referred to as 'Sibor' by Cosmas Indicopluestes and 'Chimolo' by Hiuen Tsang is Chaul.
• Located near present-day Mumbai, Chaul was an important maritime hub during ancient and medieval times, facilitating trade between Kalyan and Malabar ports.
• It attracted attention from geographers and travellers for its significant commercial activities and wealth derived from sea trade routes.

Answer:  Option C - Combustion of coal underground to produce synthetic gas.

Explanation:

• Underground Coal Gasification (UCG) involves igniting coal in situ underground, typically through injection of oxygen and steam, to produce a mixture of gases known as syngas.
• This process eliminates the need for conventional mining and allows for extraction of energy resources from coal seams that are too deep or too uneconomical to mine conventionally.