Current Affairs Quiz 27 June 2024
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1. Question
With reference to the Indian Army’s Skin Bank, consider the following statements:
1. The skin bank assists in the treatment of severe skin burn injuries and other skin-related conditions for service members and their families.
2. Donated skin can be preserved for up to five years in 85% glycerol solution stored between 4-5 degrees Celsius.
3. Anyone can donate skin, regardless of age, sex, and blood group.
4. Skin from individuals with active skin disease, AIDS, Hepatitis B & C, sexually transmitted diseases, skin cancer, and septicemia is considered suitable for donation.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer and Explanation:
Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is correct. The skin bank assists in the treatment of severe skin burn injuries and other skin-related conditions for service members and their families.
• Statement 2 is correct. Donated skin can be preserved for up to five years in 85% glycerol solution stored between 4-5 degrees Celsius.
• Statement 3 is incorrect. Anyone can donate skin, regardless of sex and blood group, provided they are at least 18 years old.
• Statement 4 is incorrect. Skin from individuals with active skin disease, AIDS, Hepatitis B & C, sexually transmitted diseases, skin cancer, and septicemia is considered unsuitable for donation.
Therefore, the correct answer is (a) 1 and 2 only.IncorrectAnswer and Explanation:
Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is correct. The skin bank assists in the treatment of severe skin burn injuries and other skin-related conditions for service members and their families.
• Statement 2 is correct. Donated skin can be preserved for up to five years in 85% glycerol solution stored between 4-5 degrees Celsius.
• Statement 3 is incorrect. Anyone can donate skin, regardless of sex and blood group, provided they are at least 18 years old.
• Statement 4 is incorrect. Skin from individuals with active skin disease, AIDS, Hepatitis B & C, sexually transmitted diseases, skin cancer, and septicemia is considered unsuitable for donation.
Therefore, the correct answer is (a) 1 and 2 only. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements
1. Jal Shakti Abhiyan with an aim to ensure piped water supply to all rural households by 2024.
2. Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) was launched to accelerate progress on water conservation activities in the most water stressed blocks and districts of India.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: D
Vision of the mission is to make every rural household has drinking water supply in adequate quantity of prescribed quality through functional Tap Connection (FHTC) by 2024 on regular and long-term basis at affordable service delivery charges leading to improvement in living standards of rural communities.
Jal Jeevan Mission is to assist, empower and facilitate states/ UTs in planning of participatory rural water supply strategy for ensuring potable drinking water security on long-term basis to every rural household and public institution, viz. GP building, School, Anganwadi centre, Health centre, wellness centres, etcIncorrectAnswer: D
Vision of the mission is to make every rural household has drinking water supply in adequate quantity of prescribed quality through functional Tap Connection (FHTC) by 2024 on regular and long-term basis at affordable service delivery charges leading to improvement in living standards of rural communities.
Jal Jeevan Mission is to assist, empower and facilitate states/ UTs in planning of participatory rural water supply strategy for ensuring potable drinking water security on long-term basis to every rural household and public institution, viz. GP building, School, Anganwadi centre, Health centre, wellness centres, etc - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which of the following are the objectives of the Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act,1996?
1. To extend the provisions of Part IX of the Constitution relating to the panchayats to the scheduled areas.
2. To prevent panchayats at the higher level from assuming the powers of panchayats at the lower level.
3. To have village governance with participatory democracy and to make gram sabha a nucleus of all activities.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.CorrectAnswer: D
The objectives of the PESA Act are as follows:
o To extend the provisions of Part IX of the Constitution relating to the Panchayats to the scheduled
areas with certain modifications.
o To provide self-rule for the bulk of the tribal population.
o To have village governance with participatory democracy and to make the gram sabha a nucleus of
all activities.
o To evolve a suitable administrative framework consistent with traditional practices.
o To safeguard and to preserve the traditional customs of tribal communities,
o To empower panchayats at the appropriate levels with specific powers conducive to tribal
requirements.
o To prevent panchayats at the higher level from assuming the powers and authority of panchayats at
the lower level of the gram sabha.IncorrectAnswer: D
The objectives of the PESA Act are as follows:
o To extend the provisions of Part IX of the Constitution relating to the Panchayats to the scheduled
areas with certain modifications.
o To provide self-rule for the bulk of the tribal population.
o To have village governance with participatory democracy and to make the gram sabha a nucleus of
all activities.
o To evolve a suitable administrative framework consistent with traditional practices.
o To safeguard and to preserve the traditional customs of tribal communities,
o To empower panchayats at the appropriate levels with specific powers conducive to tribal
requirements.
o To prevent panchayats at the higher level from assuming the powers and authority of panchayats at
the lower level of the gram sabha. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which of the following statements about African Swine Fever are true?
1. African Swine Fever (ASF) does not affect humans but can be catastrophic for pigs.
2. ASF is a severe viral disease.
Select the correct answer using the code below.CorrectAns;- C
What is African Swine Fever?
• African Swine Fever (ASF) does not affect humans but can be catastrophic for pigs.
• In 2019, the outbreak of the disease swept through pig populations in China — which is the largest exporter and consumer of pork — leading to large-scale cullings.
• ASF is a severe viral disease that affects wild and domestic pigs typically resulting in an acute haemorrhagic fever.
• The disease has a case fatality rate (CFR) of almost 100 per cent.
• Its routes of transmission include direct contact with an infected or wild pig (alive or dead), indirect contact through ingestion of contaminated material such as food waste, feed or garbage, or through biological vectors such as ticks.
• Any country with a pig sector is at risk of the spread of the disease and its spread is most likely via meat arriving aboard ships and planes, which is incorrectly disposed of and by meat carried by individual travellers.What are the symptoms of African swine fever?
• High Fever
• Weakness and Difficulty Standing
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Red or blue blotches on the skin (Particularly around ears and snout)
• Coughing or labored breathingIncorrectAns;- C
What is African Swine Fever?
• African Swine Fever (ASF) does not affect humans but can be catastrophic for pigs.
• In 2019, the outbreak of the disease swept through pig populations in China — which is the largest exporter and consumer of pork — leading to large-scale cullings.
• ASF is a severe viral disease that affects wild and domestic pigs typically resulting in an acute haemorrhagic fever.
• The disease has a case fatality rate (CFR) of almost 100 per cent.
• Its routes of transmission include direct contact with an infected or wild pig (alive or dead), indirect contact through ingestion of contaminated material such as food waste, feed or garbage, or through biological vectors such as ticks.
• Any country with a pig sector is at risk of the spread of the disease and its spread is most likely via meat arriving aboard ships and planes, which is incorrectly disposed of and by meat carried by individual travellers.What are the symptoms of African swine fever?
• High Fever
• Weakness and Difficulty Standing
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Red or blue blotches on the skin (Particularly around ears and snout)
• Coughing or labored breathing - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements with reference to Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP)
Programme:
1. Under this programme, Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) procure and blend
up to 10% ethanol in petrol.
2. It has been extended to all States and UTs.
3. The price of Ethanol is administered by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: C
The Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas (MoP&NG) vide its notification has extended the programme
to the whole of India except Union Territories of Andaman Nicobar and Lakshadweep
islands. Hence, statement 2 is not correct.IncorrectAnswer: C
The Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas (MoP&NG) vide its notification has extended the programme
to the whole of India except Union Territories of Andaman Nicobar and Lakshadweep
islands. Hence, statement 2 is not correct.
