Current Affairs Quiz 18 April 2023
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Current Affairs Quiz 18 April 2023 for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
Which of the following countries are not part of the G-7 or ‘Group of Seven’?
1. Canada
2. South Korea
3. Australia
4. ChinaCorrectAns;- b) Only 2,3 and 4
Explanation;-
Except Canada all are not part of G7
G-7 Countries are:
1. Canada,
2. France,
3. Germany,
4. Italy,
5. Japan,
6. The United Kingdom and
7. The United States.IncorrectAns;- b) Only 2,3 and 4
Explanation;-
Except Canada all are not part of G7
G-7 Countries are:
1. Canada,
2. France,
3. Germany,
4. Italy,
5. Japan,
6. The United Kingdom and
7. The United States. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
With reference to Immune imprinting, consider the following statements :
1. Immune imprinting helps the immune system perform better against different strains of coronavirus.
2. Immune imprinting may be responsible for the reduced effectiveness of the coronavirus booster vaccines.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: B
Immune imprinting is a tendency of the body to repeat its immune response based on the first variant it
encountered through infection or vaccination, when it comes across a newer or slightly different variant of
the same pathogen.IncorrectAnswer: B
Immune imprinting is a tendency of the body to repeat its immune response based on the first variant it
encountered through infection or vaccination, when it comes across a newer or slightly different variant of
the same pathogen. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which of the following statements regarding bird flu are correct?
1. H10N2 is a subtype of the Influenza A virus which is commonly known as the bird flu virus.
2. Bird flu is also known as Avian influenza.
Select the correct answer using the code below.CorrectAnswer: B
• H10N3 is a subtype of the Influenza A virus which is commonly known as the bird flu virus.
IncorrectAnswer: B
• H10N3 is a subtype of the Influenza A virus which is commonly known as the bird flu virus.
- Question 4 of 5
4. Question
With reference to Central Government Health Scheme, consider the following statements:
1. CGHS (Central Government Health Scheme) is a healthcare scheme provided by the Indian Central Government to its employees, pensioners, and their dependents.
2. It was established in 1954 with the objective of providing comprehensive and quality healthcare services to government employees and their families.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: B
Central Government Health Scheme
CGHS (Central Government Health Scheme) is a healthcare scheme provided by the Indian Central Government to its employees, pensioners, and their dependents. It was established in 1954 with the objective of providing comprehensive and quality healthcare services to government employees and their families.The facilities provided by CGHS are:
• Outpatient department (OPD) treatment at its wellness centers, including the issuance of medicines.
• Specialist consultation at polyclinics, government hospitals, and CGHS-enrolled hospitals with a referral from CGHS.
• OPD and inpatient treatment at government and enrolled hospitals with cashless treatment facilities for pensioners and identified beneficiaries in impaneled hospitals and diagnostic centers.
• Reimbursement for treatment expenses incurred in government or private hospitals in case of an emergency.
• Reimbursement for expenses incurred for the purchase of hearing aids, artificial limbs, and appliances after obtaining permission.
• Maternity and child health services, family welfare, and medical consultation.
• Dispensing of medicines in Ayurveda, Homeopathy, Unani, and Siddha system of medicines (AYUSH).CGHS has approximately 42 lakh beneficiaries covered across 79 cities in India, and the scheme is continuously expanding to include more cities to improve accessibility to its services.
IncorrectAnswer: B
Central Government Health Scheme
CGHS (Central Government Health Scheme) is a healthcare scheme provided by the Indian Central Government to its employees, pensioners, and their dependents. It was established in 1954 with the objective of providing comprehensive and quality healthcare services to government employees and their families.The facilities provided by CGHS are:
• Outpatient department (OPD) treatment at its wellness centers, including the issuance of medicines.
• Specialist consultation at polyclinics, government hospitals, and CGHS-enrolled hospitals with a referral from CGHS.
• OPD and inpatient treatment at government and enrolled hospitals with cashless treatment facilities for pensioners and identified beneficiaries in impaneled hospitals and diagnostic centers.
• Reimbursement for treatment expenses incurred in government or private hospitals in case of an emergency.
• Reimbursement for expenses incurred for the purchase of hearing aids, artificial limbs, and appliances after obtaining permission.
• Maternity and child health services, family welfare, and medical consultation.
• Dispensing of medicines in Ayurveda, Homeopathy, Unani, and Siddha system of medicines (AYUSH).CGHS has approximately 42 lakh beneficiaries covered across 79 cities in India, and the scheme is continuously expanding to include more cities to improve accessibility to its services.
- Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Tipaimukh Dam is a proposed dam in the river
CorrectAnswer: B
Tipaimukh Dam is a proposed embankment dam on the river Barak in Manipur state India, first commissioned in 1983. The purpose of the dam is flood control and hydroelectric power generationIncorrectAnswer: B
Tipaimukh Dam is a proposed embankment dam on the river Barak in Manipur state India, first commissioned in 1983. The purpose of the dam is flood control and hydroelectric power generation
