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Daily-mcqs 03 Oct 2024
Q1:
Consider the following statements: How many statements is/ are correct?
A: Only 1
B: Only 2
C: Only 3
D: All of the above
Answer: C
Explanation:
The central government has reconstituted the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and notified 3 new external members. Their term will begin from 1th October, 2024. Thus statement 1 is correct and statement 2 is incorrect.
New External Members:
The committee comprises three RBI members and three appointed by the government, serving for four years or until further notice. Thus statement 3 is correct.
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) was formed under Section 45ZB of the RBI Act of 1934 by the Central Government. It is responsible for determining interest rates and ensuring price stability. Thus statement 4 is correct.
Q2:
Consider the following statements with reference to GI tag How many statements is/ are correct?
A: Only 1
B: Only 2
C: All of the above
D: None
Answer: B
Explanation:
Answer- B
Explanation:
A Geographical Indication (GI) is an indication that identifies goods with special characteristics originating from a specific geographical area. It signifies that the product has the qualities or a reputation that are intrinsically linked to its geographical origin. Thus statement one is correct.
The protection and registration of GIs in India are governed by the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999. Thus statement two is correct
Validity: A GI tag is valid for a period of 10 years and can be renewed thereafter unlimited times. Thus statement one is incorrect
Q3:
Consider the following statements with reference to Cruise India Mission Which of the above statements is/ are correct?
A: Only 1
B: Only 2
C: Both
D: None
Answer: D
Explanation:
Answer- D
Explanation:
The Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal launched the 'Cruise India Mission' from Mumbai Port on 1st October 2024. Thus statement one is incorrect
The main objectives of the Mission are to double the number of cruise passengers by 2029 and establish India as a global cruise tourism hub. Thus statement two is incorrect
Q4:
Consider the following statements Which of the above statements is/ are correct?
A: 1 and 3 Only
B: 2 and 3 Only
C: 3 only
D: All of the above
Answer: C
Explanation:
Explanation:
Recently, Surgeon Vice Admiral Arti Sareen has made history by becoming the first woman to serve as Director General of the Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS), taking on the role of 46th DG AFMS and overseeing all medical policy matters for the Indian Armed Forces. Thus statement 1 is incorrect and statement 2 is incorrect.
Previously she served as Director General of Medical Services for the Navy and Air Force and Commandant of the Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC) in Pune. Thus statement 3 is correct.
Extra info:
Joined the Armed Forces Medical Services in December 1985
Received the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal in 2024
Awarded the Vishisht Seva Medal in 2021
Q5:
Consider the following statements with reference to Marburg Virus Disease How many statements is/ are correct?
A: Only 1
B: Only 2
C: All of the above
D: None
Answer: C
Explanation:
Answer- C
Explanation:
The outbreak of Marburg Virus in Rwanda has resulted in six fatalities, mostly among healthcare workers. Marburg Virus Disease (MVD), previously known as Marburg Hemorrhagic Fever, is a highly fatal illness caused by the Marburg virus. Thus statement 1 is correct.
Marburg virus belongs to the same family as the Ebola virus, the Filoviridae family, which causes severe hemorrhagic fevers in humans and non-human primates. Thus statement 2 is correct.
Virus First identified in 1967 in Marburg, Germany, after lab workers were exposed to infected green monkeys from Uganda. Thus statement 3 is correct.
The African fruit bat (Rousettus aegyptiacus) is the primary reservoir of the Marburg virus, though it can spread to humans and primates.