Current Affairs Quiz 12 September 2024

Widespread resistance of malarial parasite to drugs like chloroquine has prompted attempts to develop a malarial vaccine to combat malaria. Why is it difficult to develop an effective malaria vaccine?

Which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a resistance developed by bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites against antimicrobials.
2. AMR usually occurs naturally over time, usually through genetic changes.
3. The World Health Organization’s initiated GLASS is a global antimicrobial resistance surveillance
system.
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What is the use of Biochar in farming?
1. Biochar can be used as a part of the growing medium in the vertical farming
2. When biochar is a part of the growing medium, it promotes the growth of nitrogen fixing microorganisms.
3. When biochar is a part of the growing medium, it enables the medium to retain water for a longer time.
Which of the above given statements is/are correct?

Under the Kisan Credit Card scheme, short-term credit support is given to farmers for which of the following purposes?
1. Working capital for maintenance of farm assets
2. Purchase of combine harvesters, tractors and mini trucks
3. Consumption requirements of farm households
4. Post-harvest expenses
5. Construction of family house and setting up of village cold storage facility
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In India, ‘extend producer responsibility’ was introduced as an important feature in which of the following?