Daily Quiz 16th October

Explanation:

• There is currently no available vaccine to prevent hepatitis C. Unlike hepatitis A and hepatitis B, for which vaccines exist, hepatitis C does not have a preventive vaccine.Hence statement 1 is incorrect

• Chronic hepatitis C often remains asymptomatic for many years, and when symptoms do occur, they are usually mild. It is an insidious disease that can cause liver damage over time without immediate, severe symptoms.Hence statement 2 is incorrect
• Hepatitis C can lead to serious complications, including cirrhosis (scarring of the liver) and liver cancer. It is one of the leading causes of liver-related morbidity and mortality.Hence statement 3 is correct

Explanation:

• Once registered under the FCRA, an NGO is allowed to receive foreign contributions through a designated bank account. It must also submit annual reports to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) detailing its receipt and utilization of foreign funds.Hence statement 1 is incorrect

• FCRA registration is to enable NGOs in India to receive foreign contributions for various purposes, including cultural, economic, educational, religious, and social programs, while ensuring transparency and accountability in the use of such funds. Hence statement 2 is correct

Explanation:

• Providing technical assistance to the Government of India on agricultural development is indeed one of the functions of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in India. FAO works to provide expertise and support to the Indian government to enhance agricultural development and food security.Hence statement 1 is correct

• Implementing food security and nutrition programs in India is also within the scope of FAO's functions. FAO collaborates with the Indian government and other stakeholders to implement programs aimed at improving food security and nutrition in the country.Hence statement 2 is correct

• While FAO plays a significant role in addressing agricultural and food-related issues, promoting trade in agricultural products between India and other countries is not a primary function of FAO in India. Trade promotion is typically handled by governmental trade and commerce bodies or trade promotion agencies, whereas FAO's focus is more on agricultural development, food security, and nutrition-related programs and initiatives.Hence statement 3 is incorrect

Explanation:

• The Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999 is the legal framework for protecting GI tags in India. It is a sui generis law, which means that it is a special law that is not covered by any other intellectual property law.
• The Act provides for the registration of GI tags and for the protection of registered GI tags from unauthorized use. It also provides for the establishment of a Geographical Indications Registry and for the appointment of a Registrar of Geographical Indications.Hence statement 4 is correct

Explanation:

• Tradeable green credits are a market-based mechanism that allows polluters to buy and sell credits to reduce their emissions. This is done by creating a cap on total emissions and then issuing credits to polluters. Polluters can then buy and sell credits to meet their emissions targets.Hence statement 1 is correct
• Tradeable green credits are not a type of carbon offset. Carbon offsets are a type of credit that can be used to offset a company's emissions. Tradeable green credits are a different type of credit that can be used to meet emissions targets or to fund CSR initiatives.Hence statement 2 is incorrect