1. What is PfKelch13 C580Y, that was recently making news?
[A] A distant planet in habitable zone around a star
[B] A mutant protozoa that may spread drug resistant Malaria
[C] An asteroid in solar system discovered recently
[D] A virus that spreads bird flu
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Correct Answer: B [A mutant protozoa that may spread drug resistant Malaria ]
Notes:
PfKelch13 C580Y is a mutant of P. falciparum Kelch13. It was recently making news as a potential Malaria superbug spreading in Cambodia, Laos, Thailand and Myanmar.
2. India’s first-ever railways disaster management centre will come up in which city?
[A] Kolkata
[B] Bengaluru
[C] Lucknow
[D] Pune
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Correct Answer: B [Bengaluru]
Notes:
India’s first-ever railways disaster management centre is expected to come up near Bengaluru, Karnataka by 2018 and will be used to replicate train accidents to improve rescue operation efforts. It will also have a virtual reality centre for analyzing railway accidents. The focus is on imparting state-of-the-art training on rescue, medical relief and rolling stock restoration techniques in a classroom and also using various simulated teaching aids. Though, it is the practical reproduction of accidents on site and the ensuing rescue operations that are being touted as the big ticket venture.
3. If △ABC is an isosceles triangles with ∠C = = 90° and AC = 5 cm, then AB is:
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Correct Answer: A [
]
Notes:
AC = BC = 5 cm
∴ AB
Hence option [A] is the right answer.
4. The term CIPAM, which was recently in news, is associated to:
[A] Demonetization
[B] Intellectual Property Rights
[C] Cross Border Management
[D] Goods and Services Tax (GST)
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Correct Answer: B [ Intellectual Property Rights ]
Notes:
The cell for IPR Promotion and Management (CIPAM) under the aegis of the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP), Ministry of Commerce & Industry, aims to ensure effective implementation of the National IPR Policy 2016. CIPAM is also collaborating with the International Trademark Association (INTA) to launch an IPR Awareness campaign for school children, which would spread the message on IPRs in a creative and engaging manner.
5. Which of the following organisations recently made successful test of Reusable Launch Vehicle-Technology Demonstration Program or RLV-TD?
[A] Defense research development Organisation (DRDO)
[B] Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
[C] Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC)
[D] Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISERs)
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Correct Answer: B [Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)]
Notes:
ISRO made successful test of Reusable Launch Vehicle-Technology Demonstration Program or RLV-TD
6. “Ayushman Bharat” programme that was recently announced in Budget 2018 is related to which of the following?
[A] Healthcare
[B] Education
[C] Skill Development
[D] Financial Inclusion
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Correct Answer: A [Healthcare]
Notes:
“Ayushman Bharat” was recently announced in Budget 2018. This programme has been described by the government as the world’s largest government-funded healthcare programme. It is an umbrella scheme which includes two sub schemes viz. National Health Protection Scheme (NHPS) and Health and Wellness Centre for preventive care. Under the National Health Protection Scheme, government aims to provide healthcare protection for over 10 crore “poor and vulnerable” families, or an estimated 50 crore individual beneficiaries — with coverage of up to Rs 5 lakh per family per year. Under the Health and Wellness Centre initiative, government aims to establish 1.5 lakh centres for preventive care services.
7. As per India State of Forest Report 2017, which of the following is the correct order of forest types in India in terms of their area?
[A] Tropical Dry Deciduous> Subtropical Dry Evergreen> Tropical Moist Deciduous> Tropical Semi-Evergreen
[B] Tropical Moist Deciduous> Tropical Dry Deciduous> Subtropical Dry Evergreen> Subtropical Pine
[C] Tropical Dry Deciduous> Tropical Moist Deciduous> Tropical Semi-Evergreen> Himalayan Moist Temperate
[D] Tropical Moist Deciduous> Tropical Dry-Evergreen> Tropical Dry Deciduous> Tropical Wet-Evergreen
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Correct Answer: C [Tropical Dry Deciduous> Tropical Moist Deciduous> Tropical Semi-Evergreen> Himalayan Moist Temperate]
Notes:
As per the Indian State Forest Report 2017, the correct order is Tropical Dry Deciduous (279506 sq km), Tropical Moist Deciduous Forest (144747 sq km), Tropical Semi Evergreen (98039 sq km), Himalayan Moist Temperate (29216 sq km) and Tropical Wet–Evergreen (20872 sq km).
8. Recently, our scientists discovered that mucus secreted by the frog species Hydrophylax bahuvistara could be used as an anti-microbial drug to destroy bacteria and viruses responsible for the flu. The frog species “Hydrophylax bahuvistara” is found in which part of India?
[A] Eastern Himalayas
[B] Western Ghats
[C] Western Himalayas
[D] Andaman and Nicobar Islands
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Correct Answer: B [Western Ghats]
Notes:
Recently, the scientists discovered that the skin mucus secreted by a colourful frog species Hydrophylax bahuvistara could be used as an anti-microbial drug to destroy kill bacteria and viruses responsible for the flu. The peptide or chain of amino acids, found in a frog species (Hydrophylax bahuvistara) can destroy many strains of human flu and protect mice against flu infection. The researchers named the newly identified peptide “urumin” after the urumi, a sword with a flexible blade that snaps and bends like a whip.
9. Recently, Scientists from India have discovered seven new frog species belonging to the genus Nyctibatrachus, commonly known as Night Frogs. These new species have been discovered in which of the following parts of India?
[A] Eastern Himalayas
[B] Western Ghats
[C] Eastern Ghats
[D] Andaman and Nicobar Islands
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Correct Answer: B [Western Ghats]
Notes:
Recently, Scientists from India have discovered seven new frog species belonging to the genus Nyctibatrachus, in the Western Ghats. These adorable creatures are among the smallest in the world, and four of the new species are tiny enough to fit on a fingernail.
10. The term “Jakarta Concord” which was recently in news, is associated with:
[A] Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA)
[B] South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC)
[C] Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)
[D] Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP)
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Correct Answer: A [Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA)]
Notes:
The first Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) Leaders' Summit held on 7 March 2017 in Jakarta to commemorate the 20th Anniversary of the Association. The Vice-President of India led the Indian delegation. The Summit was preceded by meetings of the Council of Ministers and the Committee of Senior Officials. The Minister of State for External Affairs Gen (Dr) VK Singh (Retd) participated in the Council of Ministers while Secretary (ER) in MEA Shri Amar Sinha led the talks at the Committee of Senior Officials.
