Daily Shubh Ratri Quiz from The Hindu; 11 September, 2024

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1. Which of the following rivers contribute to the rising water levels in the Godavari at Bhadrachalam?

1. Taliperu
2. Indravati
3. Sabari
4. Krishna

 

 

A) 1, 2, and 3 only

B) 2, 3, and 4 only

C) 1, 3, and 4 only

D) 1, 2, 3, and 4

Question 1 of 11

2. Consider the following statements regarding India's four-point principle on resolving the Russia-Ukraine conflict:

1. India believes that disputes should be settled through peaceful dialogue, not war.
2. India insists that Russia must be part of any peace negotiations.
3. India has already committed to hosting a peace conference for resolving the conflict.
4. India sees the war as a European issue, not connected to India's geography.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

 

 

A) 1 and 2 only

B) 2 and 3 only

C) 1, 2 and 4 only

D) 1, 2, and 3 Only

Question 2 of 11

3. Consider the following statements regarding the web portal ‘shabd.education.gov.in’:

1. The portal provides technical terms in 22 official Indian languages.
2. It hosts over 1 million words across various glossaries.
3. Users can register feedback on the terms provided by the Commission for Scientific and Technical Terminology (CSTT).

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

 

A) 1 and 2 only

B) 1 and 3 only

C) 2 and 3 only

D) 1, 2, and 3

Question 3 of 11

4. Consider the following statements regarding the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) report on India’s mutual evaluation:

1. The report was adopted at the June 2024 plenary in Singapore.
2. India is classified under the “enhanced follow-up” category of FATF member countries.
3. India’s anti-money laundering and combating financing of terrorism measures achieved positive results but require improvements in non-financial sectors.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

 

 

A) 1 and 2 only

B) 1 and 3 only

C) 2 and 3 only

D) 1, 2, and 3

Question 4 of 11

5. Which of the following initiatives were launched during the first Foundation Day of the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C)?

1. Cyber Fraud Mitigation Centre (CFMC)
2. Samanvay platform
3. Cyber Suspect Registry

 

A) 1 and 2 only

B) 2 and 3 only

C) 1 and 3 only

D) 1, 2, and 3

Question 5 of 11

6. Consider the following statements about drug resistance:

1. Pathogens acquire drug resistance through genetic mutations.
2. Drug resistance in pathogens always leads to increased fitness in the absence of drugs.
3. Non-genetic factors can contribute to the development of drug resistance.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

 

 

A) 1 and 2 only

B) 1 and 3 only

C) 2 and 3 only

D) 1, 2, and 3

Question 6 of 11

7. Consider the following statements regarding China's engagement with Africa based on the 2024 China-Africa Summit:

1. The summit emphasized fostering synergy between China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and Africa's Agenda 2063.
2. China's decision to give all 33 African least developed countries 100% tariff exemptions for exports was the first such offer to Africa.
3. The Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) was established in 2000 to strengthen China-Africa relations.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

 

 

A) 1 and 2 only

B) 2 and 3 only

C) 1 and 3 only

D) 1, 2, and 3

Question 7 of 11

8. Consider the following statements regarding Montelukast:

1. Montelukast is the first-line therapy for asthma and allergic rhinitis according to global guidelines.
2. The drug has been linked to serious neuropsychiatric adverse effects, including anxiety and depression.
3. Montelukast is widely prescribed in India without restrictions, often combined with antihistamines.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

 

A) 1 and 2 only

B) 2 and 3 only

C) 1 and 3 only

D) 2 only

Question 8 of 11

9. Consider the following statements about the Polaris Dawn mission:

1. The mission involves the first spacewalk composed entirely of non-professional astronauts.
2. The crew is aiming to reach a peak altitude of 1,400 km, the deepest human space mission in over 50 years.
3. The Crew Dragon capsule will dock with the International Space Station during the mission.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

 

A) 1 and 2 only

B) 2 and 3 only

C) 1 and 3 only

D) 1, 2, and 3

Question 9 of 11

10. Which of the following are key objectives of the Polaris Dawn mission?

1. Testing laser-based satellite communication with SpaceX’s Starlink satellites.
2. Conducting space-based agriculture experiments.
3. Developing a new extravehicular activity (EVA) suit for future space missions.

 

A) 1 and 2 only

B) 1 and 3 only

C) 2 and 3 only

D) 1, 2, and 3

Question 10 of 11

11. Consider the following statements regarding Germany's involvement in India’s defense sector:

1. Germany's participation in India's defense exercises, such as Tarang Shakti, marks its first active defense collaboration with India.
2. Despite being one of the top global arms suppliers, Germany is not a significant supplier of defense equipment to India.
3. The Russia-Ukraine conflict has presented Germany with opportunities to expand its defense ties with India.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

 

 

A) 1 and 2 only

B) 2 and 3 only

C) 1 and 3 only

D) 1, 2, and 3

Question 11 of 11

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