HomeDaily QuizUPSC Daily Quiz | 9 May 2024 UPSC Daily Quiz | 9 May 2024Daily Quiz, May 2024 | By admin /5 Daily Quiz - 9 May 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 1. Who among the following founded the Pushtimarg Sect? Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu Vallabhacharya Ramanuja Madhava Explanation:Vallabhacharya was born into a Brahmin family in Champaran, which is now located in the Raipur district of Chhattisgarh.His birth anniversary is observed in India on Krishna Paksha Ekadashi of the Vaishakha month of the Hindu calendar as Vallabhacharya Jayanti.o Vallabhacharya established the Krishna-centered Pushtimarg sect, which translates to "the path towards grace," within the Vaishnavism tradition.He propagated the philosophy of Shuddhadvaita. 2 / 5 2. Lake Maracaibo, recently in news, is located in: Denmark Italy Venezuela Canada Explanation: Lake Maracaibo in Venezuela is the largest lake in Latin America. It is also among the oldest water bodies on the planet. 3 / 5 3. India’s first indigenous bomber UAV aircraft is: FWD-200B HAWK-I DRDO Rustom HAL Rudra Explanation:FWD-200B is India’s first indigenous bomber UAV aircraft. It is classified as a MALE Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (medium-altitude, long-endurance).FWD-200B is equipped with optical surveillance payloads and integrated with precision air strike capabilities resembling missile-like weapons.It has a payload capacity of 100 kgs.It operates at a maximum speed of 200 knots (370 kmph) and can stay in the air for 12 to 20 hours straight. 4 / 5 4. Sahyadri Tiger Reserve is located in: Tamil Nadu Rajasthan Kerala Maharashtra Explanation: The Sahyadri Tiger Reserve is located in the Sahyadri Ranges of Western Ghats in Maharashtra.Formation: Established through the amalgamation of the Chandoli National Park and Koyna Wildlife Sanctuary, the reserve was notified to safeguard its rich biodiversity.Distinctive Landscapes: A prominent feature of the reserve is its abundance of barren rocky and lateritic plateaus, locally referred to as "Sadas," contributing to its unique topography.Vegetation: The reserve has moist evergreen, semi-evergreen, and moist and dry deciduous vegetation, providing habitats for diverse flora and fauna.Faunal Diversity: Tigers, leopards, and various lesser cats, alongside predators like wolves, jackals, and wild dogs. 5 / 5 5. Widal Test is used to diagnose: Typhoid fever Malaria Influenza Dengue fever Explanation: The Widal blood test is used to diagnose typhoid fever (enteric fever). As with other infections, our immune system produces antibodies in the blood against the bacteria, causing enteric fever. The Widal test rapidly detects and quantifies these antibodies. It’s a point-of-care test and doesn’t need special skills or infrastructure. Your score is 0% Restart quiz
