Current Affairs Quiz 20 August 2024
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Current Affairs Quiz 20 August 2024 for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
Which of the following statements regarding Tuberculosis (TB) are incorrect?
1. UNICEF releases Global tuberculosis report.
2. Tuberculosis (TB) is caused by a Fungi
3. India has announced the target of ending TB by 2022
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAns;- d) All of the above
Explanation;-
• Tuberculosis (TB) is caused by bacteria (Mycobacterium tuberculosis) that most often affect the lungs. Tuberculosis is curable and preventable. TB is spread from person to person through the air. When people with lung TB cough, sneeze or spit, they propel the TB germs into the air.
• Global tuberculosis report 2020 by WHO not UNICEF.
• Aligning with the global End TB Strategy, India has announced the target of ending TB by 2025, five years ahead of the rest of the world.IncorrectAns;- d) All of the above
Explanation;-
• Tuberculosis (TB) is caused by bacteria (Mycobacterium tuberculosis) that most often affect the lungs. Tuberculosis is curable and preventable. TB is spread from person to person through the air. When people with lung TB cough, sneeze or spit, they propel the TB germs into the air.
• Global tuberculosis report 2020 by WHO not UNICEF.
• Aligning with the global End TB Strategy, India has announced the target of ending TB by 2025, five years ahead of the rest of the world. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements regarding GDP deflator
1. This is the ratio between GDP Constant Prices at and GDP at Current Prices.
2. If GDP at Current Prices is equal to the GDP at Constant Prices, GDP deflator will be 1,
implying no change in price level.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectCorrect Answer : B
This is the ratio between GDP at Current Prices and GDP at Constant Prices. Hence,
statement 1 is incorrect.IncorrectCorrect Answer : B
This is the ratio between GDP at Current Prices and GDP at Constant Prices. Hence,
statement 1 is incorrect. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Boom cycle
1. A strong upward fluctuation in the economic activities is called boom.
2. In boom cycle, the economy heats up and a demand supply lag is visible.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectCorrect Answer : C
Answer Justification :
All the above statements are correct.IncorrectCorrect Answer : C
Answer Justification :
All the above statements are correct. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements regarding money market instruments
1. Treasury bills are zero coupon securities and pay no interest.
2. Cash Management Bills (CMBs) has generic character of T-bills but are issued for maturities
more than 91 days.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectCorrect Answer : A
The CMBs have the generic character of T-bills but are issued for maturities less than 91 days. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.
IncorrectCorrect Answer : A
The CMBs have the generic character of T-bills but are issued for maturities less than 91 days. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.
- Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements regarding APEDA
1. It was established as a statutory body under the Agricultural and Processed Food Products
Export Development Authority Act.
2. The Authority replaced the Processed Food Export Promotion Council (PFEPC).
3. Minister of commerce is the chairman of APEDA.
Which of the statements given above are correct?CorrectCorrect Answer : A
A Chairman, appointed by the Central Government. Hence, statement 3 is
incorrect.IncorrectCorrect Answer : A
A Chairman, appointed by the Central Government. Hence, statement 3 is
incorrect.
