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Daily Current Affairs Prelims Quiz 06-01-2025 (Online Prelims Test)

1) The disease, Winter Vomiting Bug sometimes recently seen in news is related to which of the following?

  • a. 
  • b. 
  • c. 
  • d. 
Answer : a

Winter Vomiting Bug

  • Norovirus – It is a highly contagious virus, an influenza virus.
  • Winter vomiting bug –Norovirus is most common during winter like bugs, hence it is called as Winter Vomiting Bug.

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2) Consider the following with respect to Export Inspection Council (EIC)

  1. It is the apex advisory body to the Government.
  2. It is established under section 3 of the Export (Quality Control and Inspection) Act, 1963.
  3. Ministry of Commerce and Industry is the nodal agency for this council.

Which of the statement(s) mentioned above is/are correct?

  • a. 
  • b. 
  • c. 
  • d. 
Answer : c

Export Inspection Council (EIC)

  • EIC – It is the apex advisory body to the Government.
  • Established in – 1963, under section 3 of the Export (Quality Control and Inspection) Act, 1963.
  • Nodal agency – Ministry of Commerce and Industry.

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3) Consider the following with respect to Cubic Kilometre Neutrino Telescope (KM3NeT)

  1. It is an underwater Neutrino telescope.
  2. It aims to study high-energy neutrinos also known as ghost particles that could reveal secrets of the cosmos.

Which of the statement(s) mentioned above is/are correct?

  • a. 
  • b. 
  • c. 
  • d. 
Answer : c

Cubic Kilometre Neutrino Telescope (KM3NeT)

  • It is an underwater Neutrino telescope.
  • Aim – To study high-energy neutrinos also known as ghost particles that could reveal secrets of the cosmos.

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4) Consider the following with respect to Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G) Program

  1. It is a scheme that aims to provide housing to eligible households in rural India.
  2. It aims to construct 10 crore additional houses by 2029, with revised eligibility rules.

Which of the statement(s) mentioned above is/are incorrect?

  • a. 
  • b. 
  • c. 
  • d. 
Answer : b

PMAY-G program

  • It is a scheme that aims to provide housing to eligible households in rural India.
  • Extension – It aims to construct 2 crore additional houses by 2029, with revised eligibility rules. (Statement 2 is incorrect)

5) Consider the following with respect to Black-collared yellow catfish

  1. It is endemic to Tungabhadra River in Karnataka.
  2. It is listed in vulnerable status of IUCN red list.
  3. The Captive breeding of the fish began in 2020.

Which of the statement(s) mentioned above is/are correct?

  • a. 
  • b. 
  • c. 
  • d. 
Answer : a

Black-collared yellow catfish

  • Endemic to - Chalakudy River in Kerala. (Statement 1 is incorrect)
  • IUCN Status – Endangered. (Statement 2 is incorrect)
  • Captive breeding programme – Began in 2020.

6) Consider the following with respect to K2-18 b

  1. It is an exoplanet found in an inhabitable zone.
  2. It is discovered by James Webb Telescope.
  3. It is about 124 light-years away from Earth.

Which of the statement(s) mentioned above is/are correct?

  • a. 
  • b. 
  • c. 
  • d. 
Answer : a

K2-18 b

  • It is an exoplanet found in a habitable zone. (Statement 1 is incorrect)
  • Discovered by - Kepler Space Telescope in 2009. (Statement 2 is incorrect)
  • Features – It is about 124 light-years away from Earth, with a radius 2. 6 times that of Earth and a mass 8. 6 times greater.

7) Consider the following statements with respect to MeerKAT radio telescope

  1. It is a 64-dish array.
  2. It is located in Karoo semi-desert in South Africa.
  3. It is built and operated by India.

Which of the statement(s) mentioned above is/are correct?

  • a. 
  • b. 
  • c. 
  • d. 
Answer : b

MeerKAT radio telescope

  • It is a 64-dish array.
  • Located in – Karoo semi-desert in South Africa.
  • Built and operated by – South African Radio Astronomy Observatory (SARAO).
  • India does not currently have any dedicated observatories located in other countries. (statement 3 is incorrect)

8) Consider the following statements respect to Railway Sports Promotion Board

  1. Railways Sports Promotion Board (RSPB) is a sports board run by the Indian Railways.
  2. It was formed as the Indian Railways Athletic Association in 1928.
  3. It is affiliated 28 National Sports Federations and with USIC (World Railways Sports Association).

Which of the statement(s) mentioned above is/are correct?

  • a. 
  • b. 
  • c. 
  • d. 
Answer : c

Railway Sports Promotion Board

  • Railways Sports Promotion Board (RSPB) is a sports board run by the Indian Railways.
  • It was formed as the Indian Railways Athletic Association in 1928.
  • It is affiliated 28 National Sports Federations and with USIC (World Railways Sports Association).
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