Current Affairs Quiz 18 September 2024
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Current Affairs Quiz 18 September 2024 for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
The Radcliffe Committee was appointed to
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2. Question
With reference to the constitution of India, prohibition or limitations or provisions contained in ordinary laws cannot act as prohibitions or limitations on the constitutional powers under Article 142. It could mean which one of the following?
CorrectAns: (b)
IncorrectAns: (b)
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3. Question
If the President of India exercises his power as provided under Article 356 of the Constitution in respect of a particular State, then
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4. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to Nipah virus
1. Nipah virus is classified as a zoonotic disease.
2. The virus was first identified during an outbreak in Malaysia and Singapore, with its primary impact observed in pigs and individuals closely associated with them.Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
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Nipah Virus
Nipah virus is classified as a zoonotic disease, indicating that it is transmitted to humans through contact with infected animals or via the consumption of contaminated food.Origin and Early Outbreak
• The virus was first identified during an outbreak in Malaysia and Singapore, with its primary impact observed in pigs and individuals closely associated with them.
• The name “Nipah” is derived from the Malaysian village of Sungai Nipah, where this outbreak initially occurred. Since 1999, no new outbreaks have been reported in Malaysia.Family and Natural Hosts
• Nipah virus belongs to the Paramyxoviridae family and shares a close relationship with the Hendra virus.
• The Paramyxoviridae family comprises a group of single-stranded RNA viruses responsible for causing infections in vertebrates.
• Fruit bats are the natural hosts for the Nipah virus, interestingly, these bats do not exhibit apparent signs of the disease themselves.Transmission to Humans
• The primary mode of transmission to humans occurs through contact with infected animals, especially fruit bats, commonly known as flying foxes.
• Fruit bats are recognized as the principal carriers of the virus and can transmit it to other animals like pigs, dogs, cats, goats, horses, and sheep.
• The transmission from animals to humans is primarily facilitated through the consumption of contaminated food.
• Importantly, human-to-human transmission is also possible, primarily through close contact with the bodily fluids of individuals who are already infected.IncorrectAnswer : C
Nipah Virus
Nipah virus is classified as a zoonotic disease, indicating that it is transmitted to humans through contact with infected animals or via the consumption of contaminated food.Origin and Early Outbreak
• The virus was first identified during an outbreak in Malaysia and Singapore, with its primary impact observed in pigs and individuals closely associated with them.
• The name “Nipah” is derived from the Malaysian village of Sungai Nipah, where this outbreak initially occurred. Since 1999, no new outbreaks have been reported in Malaysia.Family and Natural Hosts
• Nipah virus belongs to the Paramyxoviridae family and shares a close relationship with the Hendra virus.
• The Paramyxoviridae family comprises a group of single-stranded RNA viruses responsible for causing infections in vertebrates.
• Fruit bats are the natural hosts for the Nipah virus, interestingly, these bats do not exhibit apparent signs of the disease themselves.Transmission to Humans
• The primary mode of transmission to humans occurs through contact with infected animals, especially fruit bats, commonly known as flying foxes.
• Fruit bats are recognized as the principal carriers of the virus and can transmit it to other animals like pigs, dogs, cats, goats, horses, and sheep.
• The transmission from animals to humans is primarily facilitated through the consumption of contaminated food.
• Importantly, human-to-human transmission is also possible, primarily through close contact with the bodily fluids of individuals who are already infected. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Which one of the following ancient towns is well known for its elaborate system of water harvesting and management by building a series of dams and channelizing water into connected reservoirs?
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