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Daily Quiz
16 May 2024

Ques:1

What does the term "Nakba" refer to in the context of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?


Ques:2

With reference to RDF (Refuse Derived Fuel), consider the following statements

  1. It is the non-recyclable dry waste fraction which consists of plastics, paper, and textile waste.
  2. This material has low calorific value and cannot  be used to generate power in waste-to-energy projects.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?


Ques:3

Consider the following statements regarding Citizenship Amendment Rules, 2024

  1. They require eligible refugees to submit applications with affidavits confirming statements, character vouchers from Indian citizens, and a declaration of familiarity with Hindi and/or English for citizenship.
  2. The applicants need not be present before the district-level committee for document verification and administration of the oath of allegiance.
  3. No digital copy of the citizenship certificate will be provided to the applicant.

How many of the above statements are correct?


Ques:4

Consider the following statements with reference to Igla-S air defence systems

  1. France has signed a contract to supply the Igla-S hand-held anti-aircraft missiles to India and allow its production under licence.
  2. The Igla-S is a man-portable air defence system that can be fired by an individual or crew to bring down an enemy aircraft.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?


Ques:5

Consider the following statements with reference to Molecular Mimicry

  1. It is one of the leading mechanisms by which infectious or chemical agents may induce autoimmunity.
  2. Autoreactive T cells play a paramount role in molecular mimicry.
  3. Host genetics, exposure to microbiota and environmental chemicals influence molecular mimicry.

How many of the above statements is/are correct ?


Ques:6

Consider the following protected zones

  1. National Park
  2. Wildlife Sanctuaries
  3. Tiger Reserves

In which of the above-mentioned area mining within 1-km of radius is not permitted?


Ques:7

Consider the following statements about colorectal cancer (CRC)

  1. Along with higher risk of heart disease and diabetes, obesity has been linked to a higher susceptibility to colorectal cancer (CRC).
  2. The CRC incidence is relatively low in India.

Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?


Ques:8

Consider the following statements regarding ‘United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS)’

  1. It was formally established on January 1, 2005.
  2. It provides safe access and security management at UN headquarters in New York.
  3. It is funded from the government’s budget in whichever country its personnel are employed.

How many of the above statements are correct?


Ques:9

Butterfly rash or Malar rash  is the most common sign of which of the following diseases?


Ques:10

Consider the following countries

  1. Poland
  2. Ukraine
  3. Hungary
  4. Romania
  5. Austria
  6. Slovenia
  7. Czech Republic

How many of the above-mentioned countries share a land border with ‘Slovakia’?