19 March 2019
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Which of the following statements about ‘West Nile Virus’ is/are correct?
1. It is mainly transmitted to people through the bites of infected mosquitoes.
2. It can cause severe disease and death in horses.
3. Birds are the natural hosts of West Nile virus.
Choose the correct option from the codes given below:Correct
Explanation: West Nile Virus (WNV) was first isolated in a woman in the West Nile district of Uganda in 1937. It was identified in birds (crows and columbiformes) in Nile delta region in 1953
It is mainly transmitted to people through the bites of infected mosquitoes.
The virus can cause severe disease and death in horses.
Vaccines are available for use in horses but not yet available for people.
Birds are the natural hosts of West Nile virus.Link: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/west-nile-virus
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Explanation: West Nile Virus (WNV) was first isolated in a woman in the West Nile district of Uganda in 1937. It was identified in birds (crows and columbiformes) in Nile delta region in 1953
It is mainly transmitted to people through the bites of infected mosquitoes.
The virus can cause severe disease and death in horses.
Vaccines are available for use in horses but not yet available for people.
Birds are the natural hosts of West Nile virus.Link: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/west-nile-virus
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Which of the following statements about ‘Ramakrishna mission’ is/are correct?
1.It was established in 1897 by Swami Vivekananda.
2. The first Math was established at Belur and later became the central ‘math’.
Choose the correct answer from the following codes:Correct
Explanation:
Ramakrishna mIssion was established in 1897 by Swami Vivekananda.
The first Math was established at Baranagar.
In 1899, another ‘math’ was started at Belur, which became the central ‘math’.Link: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/quieter-greener-homage-to-belur-saint/article26556304.ece
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Explanation:
Ramakrishna mIssion was established in 1897 by Swami Vivekananda.
The first Math was established at Baranagar.
In 1899, another ‘math’ was started at Belur, which became the central ‘math’.Link: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/quieter-greener-homage-to-belur-saint/article26556304.ece
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Operation Sunrise was recently carried out between which of the followings:
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Explanation:
The Indian and Myanmar’s armies have, in a coordinated operation, destroyed at least 10 camps belonging to an insurgent group in Myanmar, which had become a threat to India’s mega Kaladan Project in the neighbouring country.
The operation was also undertaken keeping in view the safety of Indian workers engaged in the project.
The military action carried out was codenamed Operation Sunrise.Incorrect
Explanation:
The Indian and Myanmar’s armies have, in a coordinated operation, destroyed at least 10 camps belonging to an insurgent group in Myanmar, which had become a threat to India’s mega Kaladan Project in the neighbouring country.
The operation was also undertaken keeping in view the safety of Indian workers engaged in the project.
The military action carried out was codenamed Operation Sunrise. -
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which of the following statements about Theatre Level Readiness and Operational Exercise (TROPEX) is/are correct?
1. It was held earlier this year in the Arabian Sea and North Indian Ocean.
2. It is an inter-service military exercise involving the participation of the Indian Army, Air Force, Navy and the Coast Guard.
Choose the correct answer from the following codes:Correct
Explanation:
The annual Theatre Level Readiness and Operational Exercise (TROPEX) held earlier this year in the Arabian Sea and north Indian Ocean.
It is an inter-service military exercise involving the participation of the Indian Army, Air Force, Navy and the Coast Guard.Incorrect
Explanation:
The annual Theatre Level Readiness and Operational Exercise (TROPEX) held earlier this year in the Arabian Sea and north Indian Ocean.
It is an inter-service military exercise involving the participation of the Indian Army, Air Force, Navy and the Coast Guard. -
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
What is/are the purpose/ purposes of ‘District Mineral Foundations’ in India?
1. Promoting mineral exploration activities in mineral-rich districts
2. Protecting the interests of the persons affected by mining operations
3. Authorizing State Governments to issue licences for mineral exploration
Select the correct answer using the code given below.Correct
Explanation: According to the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2015 the purpose of District Mineral Foundation is to work for the interest and benefit of persons, and areas affected by mining related operations. The District Mineral Foundation has this sole purpose only.
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Explanation: According to the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2015 the purpose of District Mineral Foundation is to work for the interest and benefit of persons, and areas affected by mining related operations. The District Mineral Foundation has this sole purpose only.