Current Affairs Quiz 17 August 2024
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Current Affairs Quiz 17 August 2024 for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
Which of the following infection can be transferred vertically (from mother to the child):
1. HIV
2. Zika
3. Rubella
4. Herpes
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAns. D
Vertical transmission refers to the transmission of an infection from a pregnant woman to her child.
It can be antenatal (before birth), perinatal (weeks immediately prior to or after birth) or postnatal (after birth).
This is of grave concern not just because it can potentially cause a newborn to be very sick, but also because the mechanism of how and when this happens is not always very clear
Among infections of which vertical transmission has been known to happen are HIV, Zika, rubella and the herpes virus.
In fact, one of the biggest worries about the Zika outbreak a couple of years ago was the possibility of babies being born with birth defects.IncorrectAns. D
Vertical transmission refers to the transmission of an infection from a pregnant woman to her child.
It can be antenatal (before birth), perinatal (weeks immediately prior to or after birth) or postnatal (after birth).
This is of grave concern not just because it can potentially cause a newborn to be very sick, but also because the mechanism of how and when this happens is not always very clear
Among infections of which vertical transmission has been known to happen are HIV, Zika, rubella and the herpes virus.
In fact, one of the biggest worries about the Zika outbreak a couple of years ago was the possibility of babies being born with birth defects. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Though coffee and tea both are cultivated on hill slopes, there is some difference between them regarding their cultivation. In this context, consider the following statements:
1. Coffee plants require a hot and humid climate of tropical areas whereas tea can be cultivated in both tropical and subtropical areas.
2. Coffee is propagated by seeds but tea is propagated by stem cuttings only.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAns: (a)
IncorrectAns: (a)
- Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) Card:
1. The OCI Card provides the holder with voting rights in India.
2. The Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2015, merged the Person of Indian Origin (PIO) category with the OCI category.
3. Holders of the OCI Card are exempt from registering with the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) regardless of the duration of their stay in India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectCorrect Answer: B
Correct Answer Explanation:
1. The OCI Card provides the holder with voting rights in India. – This statement is incorrect. OCI cardholders do not have voting rights in India.
2. The Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2015, merged the Person of Indian Origin (PIO) category with the OCI category. – This statement is correct.
3. Holders of the OCI Card are exempt from registering with the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) regardless of the duration of their stay in India. – This statement is correct.
Therefore, the correct answer is: (b) 2 and 3 only.IncorrectCorrect Answer: B
Correct Answer Explanation:
1. The OCI Card provides the holder with voting rights in India. – This statement is incorrect. OCI cardholders do not have voting rights in India.
2. The Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2015, merged the Person of Indian Origin (PIO) category with the OCI category. – This statement is correct.
3. Holders of the OCI Card are exempt from registering with the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) regardless of the duration of their stay in India. – This statement is correct.
Therefore, the correct answer is: (b) 2 and 3 only. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
With the present state of development, Artificial Intelligence can effectively do which of the following?
1. Bring down electricity consumption in industrial units
2. Create meaningful short stories and songs
3. Disease diagnosis
4. Text-to-Speech Conversion
5. Wireless transmission of electrical energy
Select the correct answer using the code given below:CorrectAns: (b)
IncorrectAns: (b)
- Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements regarding rare diseases:
1. It affects a small percentage of the population.
2. Cystic fibrosis is one of the rare diseases.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: C
Both the statements are correctIncorrectAnswer: C
Both the statements are correct
