HomeDaily QuizUPSC Daily Quiz | 17 October 2024 UPSC Daily Quiz | 17 October 2024Daily Quiz, October | By admin | October 17, 2024 /5 Daily Quiz - 17 October Tarun IAS offers a variety of courses and resources for UPSC aspirants, including a section for daily current affairs and quizzes. The institute was established with the goal of providing high-quality education and preparing students for the IAS exams. They aim to offer education that is up to date, challenging, and accessible regardless of the student's location or the time of dayTarun IAS emphasizes the importance of Current Affairs in both the prelims and mains of the UPSC exams, offering extensive materials and notes on the subject. Her For the most current and specific daily MCQs related to current affairs or any other subject, please click on the link below. 1 / 5 Q1. Consider the following statements regarding Horseshoe Crabs in India:1) These are listed under Schedule I of India’s Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.2) India is home to two species of horseshoe crabs, one of which breeds on coastal beaches and the other in mangrove areas.3) These in India face significant threats from commercial exploitation for biomedical purposes.4) These are considered living fossils due to their unchanged morphology for millions of years.Which of the statements given above are correct? 1 and 3 only 2 and 4 only 1, 3, and 4 only 2, 3, and 4 only Relevance: The habitats of horseshoe crabs are increasingly being degraded and study finds that they are also in demand for the medical industry.Explanation:Horseshoe crabs are listed under Schedule IV of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, not Schedule I. (Hence, statement 1 is not correct)India has two species of horseshoe crabs: the Indian horseshoe crab and the mangrove horseshoe crab. (Hence, statement 2 is correct)Unlike their American counterparts, horseshoe crabs in India are not commercially exploited for biomedical purposes. (Hence, statement 3 is not correct)Horseshoe crabs are referred to as "living fossils" because their morphology has remained largely unchanged for millions of years. (Hence, statement 4 is correct)Therefore, option (b) is the correct answer.Subject: Current Affairs | EnvironmentLevel of Difficulty: Moderate | Factual 2 / 5 Q2. Consider the following statements regarding the functions of the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO):1) It is responsible for the approval of new drugs and the conduct of clinical trials in India.2) It sets standards for medical devices and regulates their pricing across India.3) It controls the quality of imported drugs under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act.4) It functions under the Ministry of Science and Technology.Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 1 and 3 only 2 and 4 only 1, 2, and 3 only 1, 3, and 4 only Relevance: The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has met safety, efficacy, and quality - indicators for a functional vaccine regulatory system by the World Health Organization (WHO), the government said recently.Explanation:Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO)It is the National Regulatory Authority (NRA) of India for the medical devices industry under the provisions of the Drugs & Cosmetics Rules.It works under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare.Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) is the head of the CDSCO.Functions of CDSCO:CDSCO is responsible for approving new drugs and overseeing the conduct of clinical trials. (Hence, statement 1 is correct)CDSCO does not regulate the pricing of medical devices; it regulates their standards. (Hence, statement 2 is not correct)CDSCO controls the quality of imported drugs under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act. (Hence, statement 3 is correct)CDSCO functions under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, not the Ministry of Science and Technology. (Hence, statement 4 is not correct)Therefore, option (a) is the correct answer.Subject: Current Affairs | MiscellaneousLevel of Difficulty: Moderate | Factual 3 / 5 Q3. Which of the following statements correctly describes the objective of the Tele MANAS initiative? It aims to provide 24x7 tele-medicine services for physical ailments across urban areas in India, focusing on reducing hospital visits. The primary objective of Tele MANAS is to provide tele-mental health services across India, particularly targeting underserved and remote areas. It is designed to offer online educational resources to improve mental health awareness among healthcare professionals. The goal of Tele MANAS is to provide free tele-diagnosis and treatment of chronic diseases like diabetes and hypertension in rural areas. Relevance: Tele MANAS is now available as a comprehensive mobile platform – Tele MANAS App – developed for the public.Explanation:Tele MANASTele Mental Health Assistance and Networking Across States (Tele MANAS) was started by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare 2022.It seeks to function as a comprehensive, integrated, and inclusive 24x7 tele-mental health facility.It aims to provide free tele-mental health services all over the country round the clock, particularly to people in remote or underserved areas.Therefore, option (b) is the correct answer.Subject: Current Affairs | MiscellaneousLevel of Difficulty: Moderate | Factual 4 / 5 Q4. With reference to Shale Gas, consider the following statements:1) Shale gas is primarily extracted using the method of hydraulic fracturing, where deep holes are drilled vertically to access the gas.2) In India, the Cambay Basin, Gondwana Basin, and KG Basin are among the prospective areas for shale gas exploration.Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Relevance: A recent study by the scientists from Birbal Sahni institution of Palaeosciences, Lucknow (BSIP) indicated significant shale gas generation potential in eastern South Karanpura coalfield in the Ramgarh district of Jharkhand.Explanation:Shale gas is natural gas found in shale deposits, where it is trapped in microscopic or submicroscopic pores.This natural gas is a mixture of naturally occurring hydrocarbon gases produced from the decomposition of organic matter (plant and animal remains).Typically, shale gas consists of 70 to 90 percent methane (CH4), the main hydrocarbon target for exploration companies.Shale gas extraction involves both vertical and horizontal drilling. Horizontal drilling is key as shale reserves are typically distributed horizontally. (Hence, statement 1 is not correct)In India, the Cambay Basin, Gondwana Basin, and KG Basin, among others, are considered prospective areas for shale gas exploration. (Hence, statement 2 is correct)Therefore, option (b) is the correct answer.Subject: Current Affairs | GeographyLevel of Difficulty: Moderate | Factual 5 / 5 Q5. Consider the following statements regarding Komodo dragons:1) These are the largest and heaviest lizards in the world and have a venomous bite.2) These are found across many Indonesian islands, including Java and Sumatra.3) These can consume up to 80% of their body weight in a single meal.Which of the statements given above are correct? 1 and 2 only 2 and 3 only 1 and 3 only 1, 2, and 3 Relevance: Explanation:Komodo dragons are the largest, heaviest lizards in the world and one of the few with a venomous bite. They rely heavily on their sense of smell, using their forked tongues to sample the air. (Hence, statement 1 is correct)The muscles of the Komodo's jaws and throat allow it to swallow huge chunks of meat with astonishing rapidity. The stomach expands easily, enabling an adult to consume up to 80 percent of its own body weight in a single meal, which most likely explains some exaggerated claims for immense weights in captured individuals. (Hence, statement 3 is correct)When threatened, Komodos can throw up the contents of their stomachs to lessen their weight in order to flee.Although males tend to grow larger and bulkier than females, no obvious morphological differences mark the sexes. Komodo dragons are limited to a few Indonesian islands of the Lesser Sunda group, including Rintja, Padar and Flores, and of course the island of Komodo, the largest at 22 miles (35 kilometers) long, but not Java and Sumatra. (Hence, statement 2 is not correct)Therefore, option (c) is the correct answer.Subject: Current Affairs | EnvironmentLevel of Difficulty: Moderate | Factual Your score is 0% Restart quiz
