Current Affairs Quiz 15 March 2024
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Current Affairs Quiz 15 March 2024 for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
Which of the following are considered as the Neglected Tropical Diseases?
1. Dengue
2. lymphatic filariasis
3. Rabies
4. Swine Flu
Select the correct answer using the code given below.CorrectAnswer: C
Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), such as dengue, rabies, leprosy, lymphatic filariasis, trachoma,
and leishmaniasis, are called “neglected,” because they generally afflict the world’s poor and
historically have not received as much attention as other diseases. NTDs tend to thrive in developing
regions of the world, where water quality, sanitation, and access to health care are
substandard. However, some of these diseases also are found in areas of the United States with high rates
of poverty.Swine influenza is an infection caused by any one of several types of swine influenza viruses. Swine
influenza virus (SIV) or swine-origin influenza virus (S-OIV) is any strain of the influenza family of
viruses that is endemic in pigs. Due to its worldwide spread in 2009, it was declared as a pandemic.
Hence the correct option is (c)IncorrectAnswer: C
Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), such as dengue, rabies, leprosy, lymphatic filariasis, trachoma,
and leishmaniasis, are called “neglected,” because they generally afflict the world’s poor and
historically have not received as much attention as other diseases. NTDs tend to thrive in developing
regions of the world, where water quality, sanitation, and access to health care are
substandard. However, some of these diseases also are found in areas of the United States with high rates
of poverty.Swine influenza is an infection caused by any one of several types of swine influenza viruses. Swine
influenza virus (SIV) or swine-origin influenza virus (S-OIV) is any strain of the influenza family of
viruses that is endemic in pigs. Due to its worldwide spread in 2009, it was declared as a pandemic.
Hence the correct option is (c) - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
With reference to India, consider the following statements:
1. There is only one citizenship and one domicile.
2. A citizen by birth only can become the Head of State.
3. A foreigner once granted citizenship cannot be deprived of it under any circumstances.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAns: (a)
IncorrectAns: (a)
- Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following:
1. Carbon monoxide
2. Methane
3. Ozone
4. Sulphur dioxide
Which of the above are released into the atmosphere due to the burning of crop/biomass residue?CorrectAns: (d)
IncorrectAns: (d)
- Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Among the following Tiger Reserves, which one has the largest area under “Critical Tiger Habitat”?
CorrectAns: C
IncorrectAns: C
- Question 5 of 5
5. Question
With reference to India’s biodiversity, Ceylon frogmouth, Coppersmith barbet, Gray-chinned minivet and White-throated redstart are
CorrectAns: (a)
IncorrectAns: (a)
