Current Affairs Quiz 10 December 2022
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Current Affairs Quiz 10 December 2022 for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
Which of the following may be the cause of lead poisoning?
1. Batteries
2. Cosmetics
3. Paints
4. Ceramic wares
Select the correct answer using the code given below.CorrectAnswer: D
IncorrectAnswer: D
- Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Which of the following statements regarding the lumpy skin disease are correct?
1. It is a contagious vector-borne disease spread by vectors like mosquitoes, some biting flies, and ticks and usually affects host animals like cows and water buffaloes
2. lumpy skin disease virus is a zoonotic virus.
Select the correct answer using the code below.CorrectAns;- A
What is the lumpy skin disease?
• Lumpy skin disease is caused by the lumpy skin disease virus (LSDV), which belongs to the genus capripoxvirus, a part of the poxviridae family (smallpox and monkeypox viruses are also a part of the same family).
• The LSDV shares antigenic similarities with the sheeppox virus (SPPV) and the goatpox virus (GTPV) or is similar in the immune response to those viruses.
• It is not a zoonotic virus, meaning the disease cannot spread to humans.How does it spread?
• It is a contagious vector-borne disease spread by vectors like mosquitoes, some biting flies, and ticks and usually affects host animals like cows and water buffaloes.
• According to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), infected animals shed the virus through oral and nasal secretions which may contaminate common feeding and water troughs.
○ Thus, the disease can either spread through direct contact with the vectors or through contaminated fodder and water. Studies have also shown that it can spread through animal semen during artificial insemination.Symptoms:
• LSD affects the lymph nodes of the infected animal, causing the nodes to enlarge and appear like lumps on the skin, which is where it derives its name from.
• The cutaneous nodules, 2–5 cm in diameter, appear on the infected cattle’s head, neck, limbs, udder, genitalia, and perineum.
• The nodules may later turn into ulcers and eventually develop scabs over the skin.
• The other symptoms include high fever, sharp drop in milk yield, discharge from the eyes and nose, salivation, loss of appetite, depression, damaged hides, emaciation (thinness or weakness) of animals, infertility and abortions.
• The incubation period or the time between infection and symptoms is about 28 days according to the FAO, and 4 to 14 days according to some other estimates.
• The morbidity of the disease varies between two to 45% and mortality or rate of date is less than 10%, however, the reported mortality of the current outbreak in India is up to 15%, particularly in cases being reported in the western part (Rajasthan) of the country.IncorrectAns;- A
What is the lumpy skin disease?
• Lumpy skin disease is caused by the lumpy skin disease virus (LSDV), which belongs to the genus capripoxvirus, a part of the poxviridae family (smallpox and monkeypox viruses are also a part of the same family).
• The LSDV shares antigenic similarities with the sheeppox virus (SPPV) and the goatpox virus (GTPV) or is similar in the immune response to those viruses.
• It is not a zoonotic virus, meaning the disease cannot spread to humans.How does it spread?
• It is a contagious vector-borne disease spread by vectors like mosquitoes, some biting flies, and ticks and usually affects host animals like cows and water buffaloes.
• According to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), infected animals shed the virus through oral and nasal secretions which may contaminate common feeding and water troughs.
○ Thus, the disease can either spread through direct contact with the vectors or through contaminated fodder and water. Studies have also shown that it can spread through animal semen during artificial insemination.Symptoms:
• LSD affects the lymph nodes of the infected animal, causing the nodes to enlarge and appear like lumps on the skin, which is where it derives its name from.
• The cutaneous nodules, 2–5 cm in diameter, appear on the infected cattle’s head, neck, limbs, udder, genitalia, and perineum.
• The nodules may later turn into ulcers and eventually develop scabs over the skin.
• The other symptoms include high fever, sharp drop in milk yield, discharge from the eyes and nose, salivation, loss of appetite, depression, damaged hides, emaciation (thinness or weakness) of animals, infertility and abortions.
• The incubation period or the time between infection and symptoms is about 28 days according to the FAO, and 4 to 14 days according to some other estimates.
• The morbidity of the disease varies between two to 45% and mortality or rate of date is less than 10%, however, the reported mortality of the current outbreak in India is up to 15%, particularly in cases being reported in the western part (Rajasthan) of the country. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which of the following statements regarding the National Overseas Scholarship Scheme are correct?
1. It is a Central Sector Scheme to facilitate the OBC category to obtain higher education by studying abroad.
2. Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, under the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment is the implementing agency.
Select the correct answer using the code below.CorrectAns;- b
About National Overseas Scholarship Scheme
• National Overseas Scholarship Scheme is a Central Sector Scheme to facilitate the low income students belonging to the Scheduled Castes, Denotified Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes, Landless Agricultural Labourers and Traditional Artisans category to obtain higher education by studying abroad.
• The Scheme provides financial assistance to the selected candidates for pursuing Masters level courses and Ph.D. courses abroad in the Institutions/Universities accredited by the Government/an authorized body of that country in any fields of study.
• In each Selection Year, 125 fresh awards, subject to availability of funds, will be given under the Scheme.
• Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, under the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment is the implementing agency.IncorrectAns;- b
About National Overseas Scholarship Scheme
• National Overseas Scholarship Scheme is a Central Sector Scheme to facilitate the low income students belonging to the Scheduled Castes, Denotified Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes, Landless Agricultural Labourers and Traditional Artisans category to obtain higher education by studying abroad.
• The Scheme provides financial assistance to the selected candidates for pursuing Masters level courses and Ph.D. courses abroad in the Institutions/Universities accredited by the Government/an authorized body of that country in any fields of study.
• In each Selection Year, 125 fresh awards, subject to availability of funds, will be given under the Scheme.
• Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, under the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment is the implementing agency. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which of the following statements regarding the Election security deposit are correct?
1. An election security deposit is an amount that is to be deposited with the Returning Officer when a candidate files their nomination.
2. This is to be submitted only in cash.
Select the correct answer using the code below.CorrectAns;- A
What is an election security deposit?
• An election security deposit is an amount that is to be deposited with the Returning Officer when a candidate files their nomination.
• This is to be submitted either in cash, or a receipt must be enclosed with the nomination paper, showing that the said sum has been deposited on the candidate’s behalf in the Reserve Bank of India or in a Government Treasury.
• The main purpose of this practice is to ensure that only genuinely intending candidates end up filing the nomination to be a part of the electoral process.IncorrectAns;- A
What is an election security deposit?
• An election security deposit is an amount that is to be deposited with the Returning Officer when a candidate files their nomination.
• This is to be submitted either in cash, or a receipt must be enclosed with the nomination paper, showing that the said sum has been deposited on the candidate’s behalf in the Reserve Bank of India or in a Government Treasury.
• The main purpose of this practice is to ensure that only genuinely intending candidates end up filing the nomination to be a part of the electoral process. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements with reference to Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme:
1. Under this programme, Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) procure and blend
up to 10% ethanol in petrol.
2. It has been extended to all States and UTs.
3. The price of Ethanol is administered by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: C
The Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas (MoP&NG) vide its notification has extended the programme to the whole of India except Union Territories of Andaman Nicobar and Lakshadweep islands. Hence, statement 2 is not correct.
IncorrectAnswer: C
The Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas (MoP&NG) vide its notification has extended the programme to the whole of India except Union Territories of Andaman Nicobar and Lakshadweep islands. Hence, statement 2 is not correct.
