Current Affairs Quiz 27 August 2024
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1. Question
The Gumti River originates in which of the following state?
CorrectThe Gumti River originates in the Indian state of Tripura, from a range of hills that connects the Longtharai and Atharamura.
IncorrectThe Gumti River originates in the Indian state of Tripura, from a range of hills that connects the Longtharai and Atharamura.
- Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements about Terahertz (THz) waves:
1) THz waves are ranged between microwave and infrared regions in the electromagnetic spectrum.
2) THz radiation has been shown to affect the nervous system, including the structure of nerve cell membranes.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?CorrectAbout Terahertz (THz)
• Terahertz (THz) waves are ranged between microwave and infrared regions in the electromagnetic spectrum.
• THz technology has demonstrated promising potential for biomedical applications.
• Application Exploration of biological effects of THz waves has emerged as a critical new area in life sciences. It is critical to uncover the effects of THz waves on complex biological systems in order to lay out the framework for THz technology development and future applications.
o Specifically, THz radiation has been shown to affect the nervous system, including the structure of nerve cell membranes, genes expressions, and cytokines levelIncorrectAbout Terahertz (THz)
• Terahertz (THz) waves are ranged between microwave and infrared regions in the electromagnetic spectrum.
• THz technology has demonstrated promising potential for biomedical applications.
• Application Exploration of biological effects of THz waves has emerged as a critical new area in life sciences. It is critical to uncover the effects of THz waves on complex biological systems in order to lay out the framework for THz technology development and future applications.
o Specifically, THz radiation has been shown to affect the nervous system, including the structure of nerve cell membranes, genes expressions, and cytokines level - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which among the following statement is incorrect with reference to Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar?
CorrectAbout the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar 2024
• It is a prestigious award that honours outstanding contributions to science and technology, and recognises exceptional scientists across various categories.
• Eligibility: There are no age limits for any prizes under the award categories.
o These are open to Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) (maximum one for Vigyan Ratna; three for the Vigyan Shri and the VY-SSB; and no award for the Vigyan Team awards).
• These awards do not include any cash component; instead, they bestow a certificate and a medallion on the awardee.
• A committee (constituted annually) under the chairmanship of the principal scientific adviser selects the awardees.
o However, the members of the committee are ineligible for the award during their tenure.IncorrectAbout the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar 2024
• It is a prestigious award that honours outstanding contributions to science and technology, and recognises exceptional scientists across various categories.
• Eligibility: There are no age limits for any prizes under the award categories.
o These are open to Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) (maximum one for Vigyan Ratna; three for the Vigyan Shri and the VY-SSB; and no award for the Vigyan Team awards).
• These awards do not include any cash component; instead, they bestow a certificate and a medallion on the awardee.
• A committee (constituted annually) under the chairmanship of the principal scientific adviser selects the awardees.
o However, the members of the committee are ineligible for the award during their tenure. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which among the following activities release Mercury into the atmosphere?
1) Weathering of rocks
2) Volcanic eruptions
3) Geothermal activities
4) Forest fires
Which of the above statements is/are correct?CorrectMercury
– Mercury is a naturally-occurring chemical element found in rock in the earth’s crust.
1. It is a shiny, silver-white metal, historically referred to as quicksilver, and is liquid at room temperature.
– Mercury is released into the atmosphere through natural processes such as weathering of rocks, volcanic eruptions, geothermal activities, forest fires, etc.
– Human activities, like burning of coal, oil and wood as fuel are responsible for much of the mercury that is released into the environment.
– Mercury has toxic effects on the nervous, digestive and immune systems, and on lungs, kidneys, skin and eyes.IncorrectMercury
– Mercury is a naturally-occurring chemical element found in rock in the earth’s crust.
1. It is a shiny, silver-white metal, historically referred to as quicksilver, and is liquid at room temperature.
– Mercury is released into the atmosphere through natural processes such as weathering of rocks, volcanic eruptions, geothermal activities, forest fires, etc.
– Human activities, like burning of coal, oil and wood as fuel are responsible for much of the mercury that is released into the environment.
– Mercury has toxic effects on the nervous, digestive and immune systems, and on lungs, kidneys, skin and eyes. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Which among the following are functions of Regional Rural Banks (RRB)?
1) Disbursement of wages of MGNREGA workers
2) Providing locker facilities
3) Providing debit and credit cards
Select the correct answer using the code given below.CorrectOperation of RRBs
• Regional Rural Banks (RRB) are Indian Scheduled Commercial Banks (Government Banks) operating at regional level in different states of India.
o They have been created with a view of serving primarily the rural areas of India with basic banking and financial services.
• RRBs perform various functions in following heads:
o Providing banking facilities to rural and semi –urban areas.
o Carrying out government operations like disbursement of wages of MGNREGA workers, distribution of pension etc.
o Providing Para-Banking facilities like locker facilities, debit and credit cards, mobile banking, internet banking, UPI etc.IncorrectOperation of RRBs
• Regional Rural Banks (RRB) are Indian Scheduled Commercial Banks (Government Banks) operating at regional level in different states of India.
o They have been created with a view of serving primarily the rural areas of India with basic banking and financial services.
• RRBs perform various functions in following heads:
o Providing banking facilities to rural and semi –urban areas.
o Carrying out government operations like disbursement of wages of MGNREGA workers, distribution of pension etc.
o Providing Para-Banking facilities like locker facilities, debit and credit cards, mobile banking, internet banking, UPI etc.
