Current Affairs Quiz 09 May 2022
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Current Affairs Quiz 09 May 2022 for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
Consider the statements regarding Thalassemia.
1. Thalassemia is a genetic blood condition in which the body generates insufficient haemoglobin.
2. Acute thalassemia may require regular blood transfusions, whereas mild thalassemia does not require therapy.
Choose the correct statement/s from the codes below.
CorrectAnswer: C
About Thalassemia:
• Thalassemia is a genetic blood condition in which the body generates insufficient haemoglobin. Haemoglobin is a protein molecule found in red blood cells that transports oxygen. Anemia is caused by the severe loss of red blood cells caused by this illness.
• Anaemia is a condition in which the number of red blood cells or haemoglobin is lower than usual.
• It is a hereditary disorder that is caused mostly by faulty haemoglobin production. It is passed down by one of the parents who is a carrier of the disease due to a genetic mutation or deletion of specific critical gene segments.
• Acute thalassemia may require regular blood transfusions, whereas mild thalassemia does not require therapy.IncorrectAnswer: C
About Thalassemia:
• Thalassemia is a genetic blood condition in which the body generates insufficient haemoglobin. Haemoglobin is a protein molecule found in red blood cells that transports oxygen. Anemia is caused by the severe loss of red blood cells caused by this illness.
• Anaemia is a condition in which the number of red blood cells or haemoglobin is lower than usual.
• It is a hereditary disorder that is caused mostly by faulty haemoglobin production. It is passed down by one of the parents who is a carrier of the disease due to a genetic mutation or deletion of specific critical gene segments.
• Acute thalassemia may require regular blood transfusions, whereas mild thalassemia does not require therapy. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements regarding town planning of the cities of Indus Valley Civilization (IVC):-
1. The society in Indus Valley Civilization was urbane in character.
2. The houses in the city followed the grid system which was divided into blocks.
3. The cities had scientific and advanced drainage system with covered drainage.Which of the above statements is/are not correct?
CorrectAns;- d) None of the above
Explanation;-
Town planning of the cities of Indus Valley Civilization:-
The town planning of IVC was very scientific and clearly indicates that urban nature of the society.
Urban Cities: Town planning on Modern lines with excellent system of drainage and sanitation.
Infrastructure: Advanced drainage system, Well-arranged water supply system, street lights, Public wells, well in every house, wide Main streets varying from 9 feet to 30-34 feet, streets interesting at right angles and city was divided into blocks.
Drainage system: Scientific drains, covered drainage, waste disposal, house drains connected with main drains, underground drains and Soak pits.
Division of Cities: The ‘Citadel’ mound built on the high podium with fortification. Citadel mound suggest that this area may have been used for public gatherings, religious activities or important administrative activities.
Construction Material: Burnt bricks and Sun-dried bricks, flat roofs made of wood.
Granaries: Great granary at Harappa measuring 169 feet x 135 feet.
Public Structures: like the Great Bath.
IncorrectAns;- d) None of the above
Explanation;-
Town planning of the cities of Indus Valley Civilization:-
The town planning of IVC was very scientific and clearly indicates that urban nature of the society.
Urban Cities: Town planning on Modern lines with excellent system of drainage and sanitation.
Infrastructure: Advanced drainage system, Well-arranged water supply system, street lights, Public wells, well in every house, wide Main streets varying from 9 feet to 30-34 feet, streets interesting at right angles and city was divided into blocks.
Drainage system: Scientific drains, covered drainage, waste disposal, house drains connected with main drains, underground drains and Soak pits.
Division of Cities: The ‘Citadel’ mound built on the high podium with fortification. Citadel mound suggest that this area may have been used for public gatherings, religious activities or important administrative activities.
Construction Material: Burnt bricks and Sun-dried bricks, flat roofs made of wood.
Granaries: Great granary at Harappa measuring 169 feet x 135 feet.
Public Structures: like the Great Bath.
- Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the statements regarding Monkeypox virus.
1. Monkeypox causes symptoms similar to smallpox, although they are less severe.
2. Monkeypox is a zoonotic disease.
Choose the correct statement/s from the codes below.
CorrectAnswer: C
About Monkeypox virus
• The monkeypox virus is an orthopoxvirus, which is a genus of viruses that also includes the variola virus, which causes smallpox, and vaccinia virus, which was used in the smallpox vaccine.
• Monkeypox causes symptoms similar to smallpox, although they are less severe.
• While vaccination eradicated smallpox worldwide in 1980, monkeypox continues to occur in a swathe of countries in Central and West Africa, and has on occasion showed up elsewhere.
• According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), two distinct clade are identified: the West African clade and the Congo Basin clade, also known as the Central African clade.Zoonotic disease
• Monkeypox is a zoonosis, that is, a disease that is transmitted from infected animals to humans.
• According to the WHO, cases occur close to tropical rainforests inhabited by animals that carry the virus.
• Monkeypox virus infection has been detected in squirrels, Gambian poached rats, dormice, and some species of monkeys.
• Human-to-human transmission is, however, limited — the longest documented chain of transmission is six generations, meaning the last person to be infected in this chain was six links away from the original sick person, the WHO says.IncorrectAnswer: C
About Monkeypox virus
• The monkeypox virus is an orthopoxvirus, which is a genus of viruses that also includes the variola virus, which causes smallpox, and vaccinia virus, which was used in the smallpox vaccine.
• Monkeypox causes symptoms similar to smallpox, although they are less severe.
• While vaccination eradicated smallpox worldwide in 1980, monkeypox continues to occur in a swathe of countries in Central and West Africa, and has on occasion showed up elsewhere.
• According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), two distinct clade are identified: the West African clade and the Congo Basin clade, also known as the Central African clade.Zoonotic disease
• Monkeypox is a zoonosis, that is, a disease that is transmitted from infected animals to humans.
• According to the WHO, cases occur close to tropical rainforests inhabited by animals that carry the virus.
• Monkeypox virus infection has been detected in squirrels, Gambian poached rats, dormice, and some species of monkeys.
• Human-to-human transmission is, however, limited — the longest documented chain of transmission is six generations, meaning the last person to be infected in this chain was six links away from the original sick person, the WHO says. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Arrange the following states in the chronological order of their formation:
1. Mizoram
2. Haryana
3. Nagaland
4. Meghalaya
Select the correct answer using the code given below.CorrectAnswer: C
IncorrectAnswer: C
- Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Regarding the Indus Valley Civilization, consider the following statements:
1.It was predominantly a secular civilization and the religious element, though present, did not dominate the scene
2.During this period, cotton was used for manufacturing textiles in India
Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?CorrectAns;- d) Neither 1 nor 2
Explanation;-
As asked not correct but both statements are correct.
IncorrectAns;- d) Neither 1 nor 2
Explanation;-
As asked not correct but both statements are correct.
