Daily Current Affairs Quiz With Answers : 23 Mar 2024

Ques:2

With reference to Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD), consider the following statements

They are most common among marginalised communities in the developing regions of Africa, Asia and the Americas.

These diseases generally receive less funding for research and treatment than malaises like tuberculosis, HIV-AIDS and malaria.

Leishmaniasis is not a NTD.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

Ques:3

Which one of the following statements is not correct regarding Bor Tiger Reserve?

Ques:4

‘UTPRERAK’ a center of excellence which was launched recently is related to

Ques:5

Which of the following correctly describes the concept of ‘Anchor banks’?

a) Banks that will offer insurance services along with normal banking services. b) Banks that will take drive of consolidation process among public sector bank. c) Banks that will purchase rising NPA’s of Public sector banks. d) Banks to lend for short term and less risky sectors of economy.

Ques:6

Which one of the following best describes the term ‘Tactical nuclear weapons?

a) It is the type of nuclear weapon that is used to ensure total mutual destruction. b) It is a false nuclear weapon, which is made from the waste of nuclear fuels. c) It is a type of nuclear weapon that a country gains in return of granting geopolitical favour to a nuclear weapon state. d) It is a small-scale nuclear weapon used to gain tactical advantage in battlefields.

Ques:7

Recently, ‘section 153A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC)’ was in the news. It is associated with which one of the following offences?

Ques:8

Consider the following statements regarding ‘International Telecommunication Union (ITU)’

It was established in 1865 as International Telegraph Union.

Only sovereign nations, who are members of UN can become the member of ITU.

It is headquartered in London, UK.

**How many of the statements are not correct?**

Ques:9

Recently, ‘ISRO’s Pushpak’ vehicle was in the news. It is a type of which one of the followings?

Ques:10

Consider the following pairs of various operations launched by India to bring its stranded people from abroad and the countries in which these missions are sent-

Missions

Countries

1

Sankat Mochan

Yemen

2

Nistar

South Sudan

3

Devi Shakti

Ukraine

4

Indravati

Haiti

How many pairs given above are correctly matched?

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