Current Affairs Quiz 10 October 2024
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1. Question
Consider the following statements:
1) India has a 25% share of the global trade in textiles and apparel.
2) India is one of the largest producers of cotton and jute in the world.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?CorrectTextile Industry of India
• Share in Domestic Trade: The domestic apparel & textile industry in India contributes approx. 2.3 % to the country’s GDP, 13% to industrial production and 12% to exports.
• Share in Global Trade: India has a 4% share of the global trade in textiles and apparel.
• Export: In FY22, India was the third largest textile exporter globally, enjoying a 5.4% share.
• Production of Raw Material: India is one of the largest producers of cotton and jute in the world. India is also the 2nd largest producer of silk in the world and 95% of the world’s hand-woven fabric comes from India.
• Employment Generation: The industry is the 2nd largest employer in the country providing direct employment to 45 million people and 100 million people in the allied sector.IncorrectTextile Industry of India
• Share in Domestic Trade: The domestic apparel & textile industry in India contributes approx. 2.3 % to the country’s GDP, 13% to industrial production and 12% to exports.
• Share in Global Trade: India has a 4% share of the global trade in textiles and apparel.
• Export: In FY22, India was the third largest textile exporter globally, enjoying a 5.4% share.
• Production of Raw Material: India is one of the largest producers of cotton and jute in the world. India is also the 2nd largest producer of silk in the world and 95% of the world’s hand-woven fabric comes from India.
• Employment Generation: The industry is the 2nd largest employer in the country providing direct employment to 45 million people and 100 million people in the allied sector. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements about Trachoma:
1) It is a contagious disease caused by a virus that affects the eyes.
2) India has eliminated Trachoma as a public health problem.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?CorrectThe World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared that India has eliminated Trachoma as a public health problem becoming the third country in the South-East Asia Region to achieve this milestone. About: Trachoma
• It is a disease of the eye caused by infection with the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis.
• It is contagious, spreading through contact with the eyes, eyelids, nose or throat secretions of infected people, if left untreated it causes irreversible blindness.
• WHO has termed Trachoma as a neglected tropical disease and according to its estimates around 150 million people worldwide are affected by Trachoma and 6 million of them are blind or at risk of visually disabling complications.IncorrectThe World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared that India has eliminated Trachoma as a public health problem becoming the third country in the South-East Asia Region to achieve this milestone. About: Trachoma
• It is a disease of the eye caused by infection with the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis.
• It is contagious, spreading through contact with the eyes, eyelids, nose or throat secretions of infected people, if left untreated it causes irreversible blindness.
• WHO has termed Trachoma as a neglected tropical disease and according to its estimates around 150 million people worldwide are affected by Trachoma and 6 million of them are blind or at risk of visually disabling complications. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
The Ni-Kshay Poshan Yojana (NPY) aims to?
CorrectWhat is Ni-Kshay Poshan Yojana (NPY)?
• It is a centrally sponsored scheme under National Health Mission (NHM), and all notified TB patients are beneficiaries of the scheme.
• It was launched in 2018 and is implemented by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.IncorrectWhat is Ni-Kshay Poshan Yojana (NPY)?
• It is a centrally sponsored scheme under National Health Mission (NHM), and all notified TB patients are beneficiaries of the scheme.
• It was launched in 2018 and is implemented by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
The Major Atmospheric Cherenkov Experiment (MACE) Observatory was recently inaugurated in?
CorrectThe Major Atmospheric Cherenkov Experiment (MACE) Observatory has been inaugurated at Hanle, Ladakh.
IncorrectThe Major Atmospheric Cherenkov Experiment (MACE) Observatory has been inaugurated at Hanle, Ladakh.
- Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Which among the following statement is incorrect about Silicosis:
CorrectSilicosis
• Silicosis is a lung disease caused by inhaling fine silica dust, often found in industries such as mining, construction, and stone cutting.
• It leads to inflammation and scarring of the lungs, making it difficult to breathe.
• Symptoms can include coughing, shortness of breath, and chest pain, which may develop years after exposure.
Chronic Silicosis: Develops after long-term exposure to low levels of silica dust.
Accelerated Silicosis: Occurs with higher levels of exposure over a shorter period.
Acute Silicosis: Results from extremely high exposures over a brief period, leading to severe lung damage.
• Silicosis isn’t contagious as it is not caused by a virus or bacteria.
• There’s no cure for silicosisIncorrectSilicosis
• Silicosis is a lung disease caused by inhaling fine silica dust, often found in industries such as mining, construction, and stone cutting.
• It leads to inflammation and scarring of the lungs, making it difficult to breathe.
• Symptoms can include coughing, shortness of breath, and chest pain, which may develop years after exposure.
Chronic Silicosis: Develops after long-term exposure to low levels of silica dust.
Accelerated Silicosis: Occurs with higher levels of exposure over a shorter period.
Acute Silicosis: Results from extremely high exposures over a brief period, leading to severe lung damage.
• Silicosis isn’t contagious as it is not caused by a virus or bacteria.
• There’s no cure for silicosis
