Daily Current Affairs Prelims Quiz 12-12-2024 (Online Prelims Test)

1) Consider the following statements with respect to Haemophilia

1. Haemophilia is a rare, inherited blood disorder that affects the blood's ability to clot.
2. ‘Haemophilia A’ is the more common version of the condition, is caused by the absence of a blood-clotting factor called Factor VIII.
3. Centre for Stem Cell Research (CSCR) has developed the first human gene therapy for ‘Haemophilia A’ in India recently.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

2) Consider the following statements with respect to the Prime Minister’s WiFi Access Network Interface (PM-WANI)

1. It aims to enhance the proliferation of public WiFi hotspots to create robust digital communications infrastructure in the country, especially in rural areas.
2. Public Data Office (PDO), one of the component under the PM-WANI ecosystem provides authorisation and accounting services to PDOs.
3. It was launched by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

3) Consider the following statements with respect to National Panchayat Awards

1. All the Panchayats will be ranked based on their performance under 9 Sustainable Development Goals (LSDGs) themes.
2. Deen Dayal Upadhyay Panchayat Satat Vikas Puraskar and Carbon Neutral Vishesh Panchayat Puraskar are few of the categories under the award.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

4) Consider the following statements with respect to the Group Accidental Insurance Scheme (GAIS)-Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY)

1. The entire insurance premium amount is borne by the central and state Government, with no contribution from the beneficiary.
2. Under this scheme the men or women fishers in the age group of 18 to 70 years shall be eligible for insurance coverage.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

5) Which of the following best defines the term ‘Coronagraph’?