Current Affairs Quiz 18 June 2024
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Current Affairs Quiz 18 June 2024 for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
Consider the following statements:
1. Aadhaar card can be used as a proof of citizenship or domicile.
2. Once issued, Aadhaar number cannot be deactivated or omitted by the Issuing Authority.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAns: (d)
Exp:
• The Aadhaar platform helps service providers authenticate identity of residents electronically, in a safe and quick manner, making service delivery more cost effective and efficient. According to the GoI and UIDAI, Aadhaar is not proof of citizenship.
• However, UIDAI has also published a set of contingencies when the Aadhaar issued by it is liable for rejection. An Aadhaar with mixed or anomalous biometric information or multiple names in a single name (like Urf or Alias) can be deactivated. Aadhaar can also get deactivated upon non-usage of the same for three consecutive years.IncorrectAns: (d)
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• The Aadhaar platform helps service providers authenticate identity of residents electronically, in a safe and quick manner, making service delivery more cost effective and efficient. According to the GoI and UIDAI, Aadhaar is not proof of citizenship.
• However, UIDAI has also published a set of contingencies when the Aadhaar issued by it is liable for rejection. An Aadhaar with mixed or anomalous biometric information or multiple names in a single name (like Urf or Alias) can be deactivated. Aadhaar can also get deactivated upon non-usage of the same for three consecutive years. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
With reference to Tuberculosis (TB), consider the following statements:
1. TB is caused by a virus that primarily affects the lungs.
2. TB is transmitted from person to person through the air when a person with TB coughs, sneezes, or spits.
3. Extensively drug-resistant TB (XDR-TB) is a more serious form of Multidrug-resistant TB (MDR-TB) that responds to second-line anti-TB drugs.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer and Explanation:
Answer: (b) 2 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is incorrect. TB is caused by bacteria (Mycobacterium tuberculosis), not a virus.
• Statement 2 is correct. TB is transmitted from person to person through the air when people with TB cough, sneeze, or spit, propelling the TB germs into the air.
• Statement 3 is incorrect. Extensively drug-resistant TB (XDR-TB) is a more serious form of MDR-TB caused by bacteria that do not respond to the most effective second-line anti-TB drugs, often leaving patients without any further treatment options.
Therefore, the correct answer is (b) 2 only.IncorrectAnswer and Explanation:
Answer: (b) 2 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is incorrect. TB is caused by bacteria (Mycobacterium tuberculosis), not a virus.
• Statement 2 is correct. TB is transmitted from person to person through the air when people with TB cough, sneeze, or spit, propelling the TB germs into the air.
• Statement 3 is incorrect. Extensively drug-resistant TB (XDR-TB) is a more serious form of MDR-TB caused by bacteria that do not respond to the most effective second-line anti-TB drugs, often leaving patients without any further treatment options.
Therefore, the correct answer is (b) 2 only. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
With reference to the Inter state council standing committee consider the following statements:
1. Home minister is the chairman of the Inter state council (ISC) standing committee.
2. Seven union cabinet ministers and nine chief ministers are part of this committee .
Which of the statements given above is /are correct?CorrectAnswer: A
The Standing Committee comprises Union Home Minister as Chairman and 5 Union Ministers of Cabinet Rank and 9 Chief Ministers of States as Members nominated by the Chairman of the Inter-State Council.
IncorrectAnswer: A
The Standing Committee comprises Union Home Minister as Chairman and 5 Union Ministers of Cabinet Rank and 9 Chief Ministers of States as Members nominated by the Chairman of the Inter-State Council.
- Question 4 of 5
4. Question
The terms ‘WannaCry, Petya and EternalBlue’ sometimes mentioned in the news recently are related to
CorrectAnswer: c
IncorrectAnswer: c
- Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Which one of the following pairs of metals constitutes the lightest metal and the heaviest metal, respectively?
CorrectAns: (b)
IncorrectAns: (b)
