Daily Current Affairs Prelims Quiz 07-10-2021 - (Online Prelims Test)

1) In a landmark announcement, the World Health Organization (WHO) has recently endorsed the Mosquirix Vaccine. It is the World’s first vaccine for?

2) Consider the following statements with respect to Malaria Elimination

1. Countries that have achieved at least 3 consecutive years of zero indigenous cases of malaria are eligible to apply for the WHO certification of malaria elimination.
2. No country in the African region has been certified by the World Health Organization as malaria-free so far.

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

3) India is facing a severe coal shortage recently. Which of the following is/are the reason for coal shortage?

1. Decreased buying from Coal India
2. Sharp rise in imports of high priced coal
3. Continuous rainfall in coal bearing areas

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

4) Consider the following:

1. Sitabhog
2. Mihidana 
3. Jaynagarer Moa

These are GI tagged products of which of the following states?

5) With respect to Deep Brain Stimulation, consider the following statements:

1. It is a surgical procedure that involves implanting electrodes in the brain, which deliver electrical impulses that block or change the abnormal activity.
2. Depression can be treated using this Deep Brain Stimulation surgery.

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