03 Jun
Q1. Indian State of Forest Report is published by which of the following organization?
A. FICCI
B. Forest Research Institute
C. National Forest Council
D. Forest Survey of India
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Answer: C
Proton therapy, also called proton beam therapy, is a type of radiation therapy. It uses protons rather than x-rays to treat cancer.
A proton is a positively charged particle. At high energy, protons can destroy cancer cells. Doctors may use proton therapy alone. They may also combine it with x-ray radiation therapy, surgery, chemotherapy, and/or immunotherapy.
Q2.With reference to Malaria, consider the following statements:
1. Malaria is transmitted to humans by female mosquitoes of the genus Anopheles.
2. Recently, World Health Organisation (WHO) has approved vaccine named Mosquirix to prevent Malaria.
3. Malaria is also considered neglected tropical disease.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1,2 and 3
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Answer: A
Statement 1 is correct: There are many vectors (an insect, etc. that carries a particular disease from one living thing to another) of malaria. Anopheles culicifacies is the main vector of malaria. Malaria is caused by a parasite called Plasmodium vivax, which is transmitted via the bites of infected mosquitoes.
Statement 2 is correct: The only approved use of a vaccine outside the EU, as of 2022, is RTS,S known by the brand name Mosquirix. RTS, S has been developed by PATH Malaria Vaccine Initiative (MVI) and GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) with support from Bill and Melinda Gates foundation. It is a recombinant vaccine.
Statement 3 is incorrect: Malaria is not considered Neglected Tropical Disease (NTD) by World Health Organization (WHO).
Q3. Narcoanalysis test of an accused without consent violates which of the following article of Constitution of India?
A. Article 32
B. Article 19
C. Article 20
D. Article 21
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Answer: C
Earlier in 2010, in Selvi vs State of Karnataka, the SC held that a narcoanalysis test without the consent of the accused would amount to violation of the right against self-incrimination.
Q4. Consider the following about OCEANSAT-3:
1. It was launched by ISRO in partnership with Ministry of Environment.
2. It’s indigenous and will help in India’s blue economy aspirations.
3. Ocean Color Monitor (OCM-3) will observe day side of the earth every day and will provide crucial data on distribution of ocean algae which is base of the food chain within marine ecosystem.
Which of the following statements are incorrect?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 1,2 and 3
D. 2 only
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Answer: A
Statement 1 is incorrect: It was launched by ISRO in partnership with Ministry of Earth Science Statement 2 is incorrect: It’s not indigenous, one of the component ARGOS is of France and it will help in India’s blue economy aspirations.
Statement 3 is correct: For the first time in this series, OCEANSAT-3 houses ocean observing sensors viz Ocean Color Monitor (OCM-3), Sea Surface Temperature Monitor (SSTM), and Ku-Band scatter- meter (SCAT-3). OCM will observe day side of the earth every day and will provide crucial data on distribution of ocean algae which is base of the food chain within marine ecosystem.
Q5.“Adi Tribe” recently seen in news, belongs to which of the following state?
A. Meghalaya
B. Tripura
C. Arunachal Pradesh
D. Manipur
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Answer: C
Siang Unying Festival is celebrated to honour the season of cultivation, the beginning of the Adi community’s new year, the arrival of spring seasons as well as to strengthen the bond among the community.
Q6.Which of the following are the causes of meningitis?
1. Bacteria
2. Virus
3. Fungi
4. Parasite
5. Amoebic
6. Chemical irritation
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
A.2,3 and 5 only
B. 1,2,3,4 and 6 only
C. 1,2,5 and 6 only
D.1,2,3,4,5 and 6 only
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Answer: D
Meningitis- It is inflammation of the meninges (three membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord). It occurs when fluid surrounding the meninges becomes infected.
Causes -Bacterial Meningitis: It is an extremely serious illness. It can be caused by several bacterias including Streptococcus pneumoniae (pneumococcus), Neisseria meningitidis (meningococcus) etc. Viral Meningitis is more common but generally less serious than bacterial meningitis.
• Fungal Meningitis is very rare. Generally, people with weak immune system are vulnerable to it.
• Parasitic and Amoebic meningitis are also rare.
• Noninfectious meningitis is caused by diseases like cancer or in case of injury due to accident, surgery, or reactions to medications.
Q7. QR based Coin Vending Machine recently seen in news will be launched as pilot project by which of the following?
A. Ministry of Finance
B. SEBI
C. Reserve Bank of India
D. State Bank of India
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Answer: C
Reserve Bank of India is going to launch a pilot project to assess the functioning of a QR-code Based Coin Vending Machine.
It will be initially rolled out at 19 locations in 12 cities across the country. Focus will be on ease and accessibility, the machines are intended to be installed at public places such as railway stations, shopping malls and marketplaces.
Q8.Consider the following statements:
1. Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction is used in the process of genetic sequencing.
2. Polymerase Chain Reaction is a confirmation test to detect a pathogen in a test sample whereas Rapid Test just detects the antigen.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None of the above
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Answer: A
Statement 1 is correct: Reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) is a laboratory technique combining reverse transcription of RNA into DNA (in this context called complementary DNA or cDNA) and amplification of specific DNA targets using polymerase chain reaction (PCR). It is used to detect a particular gene and can be used for gene sequencing.
Statement 2 is incorrect: Polymerase Chain Reaction is a confirmation test to detect a pathogen in a test sample whereas Rapid Test just detects the antibody. PCR test is a qualitative test to confirm the presence of the pathogen but rapid test is not.
Q9. Green Strategic Partnership for delivering sustainable solutions to India is launched between India and which of the following?
A. Italy
B. Denmark
C. Bhutan
D. USA
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Answer: C
Answer: B
India and the Kingdom of Denmark have launched the Green Strategic Partnership for delivering sustainable solutions to India
Q10.Consider the following statements:
1. Oral Polio Vaccine (OPV) is a live attenuated poliovirus vaccine which leads to only active immunisation response in humans.
2. Inactivated Polio Vaccine (IPV) which is given through the route of injection leads to both active and passive immunisation reponse in humans.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None of the above
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Answer: D
Statement 1 is incorrect: Oral Polio Vaccine (OPV) is a live attenuated poliovirus vaccine which leads to both active and passive immunisation response in humans. But the OPV has limitations as the virus may mutate and turn virulent Or Virus may multiply in intestine and spread through excreta and over the period mutate to become virulent.
Statement 2 is incorrect: Inactivated Polio Vaccine (IPV) which is given through the route of injection leads to active immunisation reponse in humans. IPV is not a “live” vaccine (i.e. it is inactivated) and thus carries no risk of vaccine associated paralysis.