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UPSC Current Affairs Quiz: March 15, 2025
UPSC Current Affairs Quiz: March 15, 2025
1. Consider the following:
- Camp Hill virus
- Nipah virus
- Hendra virus
Which of the above is/are known to belong to the henipavirus family?
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] 1, 2 and 3
[D] Only 1
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Correct Answer: C [1, 2 and 3]
Notes:
- The Camp Hill virus, Nipah virus, and Hendra virus are all members of the henipavirus family. Henipaviruses are known for their high fatality rates and potential to cause severe outbreaks.
- The Nipah virus, first identified in Malaysia, can cause encephalitis and respiratory illness, with a mortality rate of up to 75%.
- The Hendra virus, discovered in Australia, primarily affects horses but can also infect humans, leading to severe respiratory and neurological symptoms.
- The Camp Hill virus, recently identified in North America, is concerning due to its potential to infect kidney cells and its ability to spread through aerosol droplets.
2. Which of the following Rivers is/are tributaries of the River Indus?
- Chenab
- Beas
- Ravi
- Sutlej
How many of the above statements are correct?
[A] Only one
[B] Only two
[C] Only three
[D] All four
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Correct Answer: D [All four]
Notes:
- The major tributaries of the Indus River are the Chenab, Jhelum, Ravi, Beas, and Sutlej rivers.
3. In the context of the International Court of Justice, consider the following statements:
- It was created in 1945 by the UN Charter, the same founding document as the Security Council, to serve as the UN’s main judicial body.
- In disputes between states, the ICJ’s rulings are legally binding on the parties involved.
How many of the above statements are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct Answer: C [Both 1 and 2]
Notes:
- It was created in 1945 by the UN Charter, the same founding document as the Security Council, to serve as the UN’s main judicial body. Correct: The ICJ was established in 1945 by the same constitutive instrument as the Security Council, the UN Charter, to act as the principal judicial organ of the UN. The Statute of the Court is annexed to the Charter itself, meaning that all UN member states are automatically parties to the Statute.
- In disputes between states, the ICJ’s rulings are legally binding on the parties involved. Correct: The ICJ is mandated to settle contentious legal disputes submitted by states against other states in accordance with international law. Judgments given in contentious cases between states are binding on the parties.
4. Consider the following statements regarding the Nematodes:
- Nematodes have been reported from every continent on Earth and occur in deserts, swamps, oceans, the tropics, and Antarctica.
- They can cause a variety of diseases such as filariasis, and trichinosis and parasitize many crop plants and domesticated animals.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] 1 only
[B] 2 only
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct Answer: C [Both 1 and 2]
Notes:
- Nematodes have been reported from every continent on Earth and occur in deserts, swamps, oceans, the tropics, and Antarctica. Correct: Nematodes have been reported from every continent on earth and occur in deserts, swamps, the oceans, the tropics and Antarctica.
- They can cause a variety of diseases such as filariasis, and trichinosis and parasitize many crop plants and domesticated animals. Correct: Nematode parasites of animals occur in almost all organs of the body, but the most common sites are in the alimentary, circulatory, and respiratory systems. They can cause a variety of diseases (such as filariasis, ascariasis, and trichinosis) and parasitize many crop plants and domesticated animals.
5. With reference to Madhav Tiger Reserve, Consider the following statements:
- It is located in Shivpuri district in the Chambal region of Madhya Pradesh.
- It becomes India’s 58th Tiger Reserve and Madhya Pradesh recognizes it as its 9th.
- It has the highest number of tigers in the state and is also the largest national park in Madhya Pradesh.
Which of the Statements given above is/are correct?
[A] 1 only
[B] 1 and 2 only
[C] 2 and 3 only
[D] 1, 2 and 3
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Correct Answer: B [1 and 2 only ]
Notes:
- It is located in Shivpuri district in the Chambal region of Madhya Pradesh. Correct: The Centre declared the Madhav National Park in Madhya Pradesh as the country’s 58th tiger reserve and MP’s 9th Tiger Reserve.
- It becomes India’s 58th Tiger Reserve and Madhya Pradesh recognizes it as its 9th. Correct: Located in Shivpuri district in the Chambal region of Madhya Pradesh.
- It has the highest number of tigers in the state and is also the largest national park in Madhya Pradesh. incorrect: The reserve has a population of five tigers at present, including two cubs born recently.
Originally written on
March 15, 2025
and last modified on
September 24, 2025.
