Current Affairs Quiz 21 May 2022
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Current Affairs Quiz 21 May 2022 for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to Pegasus Project
1. Pegasus is a type of malicious software or malware classified as a spyware that enables law enforcement and intelligence agencies to remotely and covertly extract data from virtually any mobile devices.
2. Pegasus was developed by the China firm
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer : a
About the Pegasus Project
• Pegasus is a type of malicious software or malware classified as a spyware that enables law enforcement and intelligence agencies to remotely and covertly extract” data “from virtually any mobile devices”
• Pegasus is designed to gain access to devices, without the knowledge of users, and gather personal information and relay it back to whoever it is that is using the software to spy.
• A zero-click attack helps spyware like Pegasus gain control over a device without human interaction or human error. Pegasus can infect a device without the target’s engagement or knowledge. So, all awareness about how to avoid a phishing attack or which links not to click are pointless.
• Pegasus was developed by the Israeli firm NSO Group that was set up in 2010 and since then NSO’s attack capabilities have become more advanced.IncorrectAnswer : a
About the Pegasus Project
• Pegasus is a type of malicious software or malware classified as a spyware that enables law enforcement and intelligence agencies to remotely and covertly extract” data “from virtually any mobile devices”
• Pegasus is designed to gain access to devices, without the knowledge of users, and gather personal information and relay it back to whoever it is that is using the software to spy.
• A zero-click attack helps spyware like Pegasus gain control over a device without human interaction or human error. Pegasus can infect a device without the target’s engagement or knowledge. So, all awareness about how to avoid a phishing attack or which links not to click are pointless.
• Pegasus was developed by the Israeli firm NSO Group that was set up in 2010 and since then NSO’s attack capabilities have become more advanced. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
The word ‘Ransomware’ is sometimes mentioned in news, which of the following statements best describes it ?
CorrectAnswer: B
IncorrectAnswer: B
- Question 3 of 5
3. Question
In India, the sectors where FDI are allowed :
1. Investment in Chit Funds
2. Tobacco industry
3. All Agricultural or Plantation Activities
4. Satellite and its associated activities
Select the correct answer code:CorrectAns;- c) 3 and 4
Explanation;-
Sectors in the Indian economy where FDI is not allowed are:
• Atomic Energy Generation
• Cigars, Cigarettes, or any related tobacco industry
• Lotteries (online, private, government, etc)
• Investment in Chit FundsIncorrectAns;- c) 3 and 4
Explanation;-
Sectors in the Indian economy where FDI is not allowed are:
• Atomic Energy Generation
• Cigars, Cigarettes, or any related tobacco industry
• Lotteries (online, private, government, etc)
• Investment in Chit Funds - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to retinoblastoma
1. It is the most common cancer in the eye (malignant tumor) in small children.
2. It can occur in one or both eyes and may be hereditary or sporadic.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer : C
What is retinoblastoma?
• It is the most common cancer in the eye (malignant tumor) in small children.
• It can occur in one or both eyes and may be hereditary or sporadic.
• It can be life-threatening as well as take away vision if not treated timely and is detected by seeing White Reflex (WR).Symptoms
• White Reflex in the eye: Pupil that looks white or yellow instead of red when light hits it.
• Squinting: A crossed eye, looking either toward the nose or towards the ear.
• Poor vision with or without WR. The eye may be red or painful also.Retinoblastoma disease burden
• Nearly 1,500-2,000 children are diagnosed with retinoblastoma every year in India.
• The majority of these children belong to lower socio-economic strata of society and nearly 60 per cent of these patients have advanced disease at presentation.
• It is associated with low treatment and survival rates which are due to lack of awareness, social stigma, poor access to care, high cost of treatment, lack of infrastructure, health professionals, good treatment protocols, quality drugs, diagnostics, and supportive care.
• Financial help is forthcoming from various poor patient funds, government schemes, state cancer funds of Punjab and Haryana, and NGOs.How is retinoblastoma detected?
• Ocular ultra-sonography and fundus examination are the immediate OPD procedures.
• Its extent is determined by Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and systemic staging investigations (bone marrow biopsy, CSF, and whole-body PET scan).IncorrectAnswer : C
What is retinoblastoma?
• It is the most common cancer in the eye (malignant tumor) in small children.
• It can occur in one or both eyes and may be hereditary or sporadic.
• It can be life-threatening as well as take away vision if not treated timely and is detected by seeing White Reflex (WR).Symptoms
• White Reflex in the eye: Pupil that looks white or yellow instead of red when light hits it.
• Squinting: A crossed eye, looking either toward the nose or towards the ear.
• Poor vision with or without WR. The eye may be red or painful also.Retinoblastoma disease burden
• Nearly 1,500-2,000 children are diagnosed with retinoblastoma every year in India.
• The majority of these children belong to lower socio-economic strata of society and nearly 60 per cent of these patients have advanced disease at presentation.
• It is associated with low treatment and survival rates which are due to lack of awareness, social stigma, poor access to care, high cost of treatment, lack of infrastructure, health professionals, good treatment protocols, quality drugs, diagnostics, and supportive care.
• Financial help is forthcoming from various poor patient funds, government schemes, state cancer funds of Punjab and Haryana, and NGOs.How is retinoblastoma detected?
• Ocular ultra-sonography and fundus examination are the immediate OPD procedures.
• Its extent is determined by Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and systemic staging investigations (bone marrow biopsy, CSF, and whole-body PET scan). - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to Co-operative Banks
1. They are governed by the Banking Regulations Act, 1949, and the Banking Laws (Co-operative Societies) Act, 1955.
2. They are not required to maintain stipulated level of Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) And Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR).
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer : a
• The Union Cabinet decided to bring all Co-Operative Banks under the Reserve Bank of India supervision through an ordinance.
• In India, Co-Operative Banks are registered under the States Cooperative Societies Act.
• They also come under the regulatory ambit of the RBI under two laws, namely, the Banking Regulations Act, 1949, and the Banking Laws (Co-operative Societies) Act, 1955.
• Not all sections of banking regulation act are applicable to cooperative banks.
• All scheduled commercial banks, Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks and State and Central Co-operative Banks are required to maintain stipulated level of Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) and Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR)IncorrectAnswer : a
• The Union Cabinet decided to bring all Co-Operative Banks under the Reserve Bank of India supervision through an ordinance.
• In India, Co-Operative Banks are registered under the States Cooperative Societies Act.
• They also come under the regulatory ambit of the RBI under two laws, namely, the Banking Regulations Act, 1949, and the Banking Laws (Co-operative Societies) Act, 1955.
• Not all sections of banking regulation act are applicable to cooperative banks.
• All scheduled commercial banks, Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks and State and Central Co-operative Banks are required to maintain stipulated level of Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) and Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR)
