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Daily Current Affairs Prelims Quiz 17-04-2024 (Online Prelims Test)

1) Consider the following statements with respect to Carbon-Carbon (C-C) nozzle

  1. It is a lightweight Carbon-Carbon (C-C) nozzle developed by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
  2. Nozzles made up of columbium alloy can increase the payload capacity in PSLV rockets by 15kg.

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

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

Carbon-Carbon (C-C) nozzle

  • It is a lightweight Carbon-Carbon (C-C) nozzle to enhance the vital parameters of rocket engines.
  • Developed by - Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
  • Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV)-4 currently employs twin engines with nozzles made from Columbium alloy.
  • By replacing the engines with C-C nozzle , a mass reduction of approximately 67% can be achieved.
  • This substitution is projected to increase the payload capability of the PSLV by 15 kg.

2) The recent report of Global Forest Watch monitoring project says that India has lost 2.33 million hectares (6%) of tree cover since 2000. The Global Forest Watch was established by ?

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

Global Forest Watch (GFW)

  • It is an online platform that provides data and tools for monitoring forests.
  • It is established by World Resources Institute (WRI), launched in 1997.
  • GFW uses cutting-edge technology that allows anyone to access near real-time information about where and how forests are changing around the world.

 3) Consider the following statements with respect to Bhandasar Jain Temple

  1. It is constructed by the wealthy Jain merchant Bhandasa Oswal in Rajasthan.
  2. This temple is dedicated to the 5th Tirthankara, Sumatinatha.
  3. It is recently recognized as a World Heritage Site by the UNESCO.

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

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

Bhandasar Jain Temple

  • The Bhandasar Jain Temple is a temple made of ghee, situated in Bikaner, Rajasthan.
  • It was constructed by the wealthy Jain merchant Bhandasa Oswal.
  • This temple is dedicated to the 5th Tirthankara, Sumatinatha.
  • It is protected by the Archaeological Survey of India.

4) Consider the following statements with respect to Thiruvalluvar

  1. His family history, religion, or location of birth are all unknown certainties.
  2. In 1935, the Tamil Nadu government officially recognized 31 BCE as the year of Valluvar.
  3. Thirukkural written by Thurivalluvar is one of the Patiren-kirkkanakku in Tamil literature.

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

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

Thiruvalluvar

  • Thiruvalluvar, a revered ancient saint, poet, and philosopher with no caste or religion, has been regarded as a Tamil cultural and moral icon.
  • Historicity - His family history, religion, or location of birth are all unknown certainties.
  • The period during which he lived is debated.
  • Thirukkural - The ‘Thirukkural’ or ‘Sacred Couplets’, a collection of moral aphorisms in verse that is attributed to Thiruvalluvar, does not name him as its author.
  • He is named first in a later collection of verses known as ‘Thiruvalluva Malai’.
  • In 1935, the Tamil Nadu government officially recognized 31 BCE as the year of Valluvar.
  • It is one of the Patiren-kirkkanakku (“Eighteen Ethical Works”) in Tamil literature.

5) Consider the following statements with respect to Men5CV Vaccine

  1. It protects people against 5 strains (A, C, W, Y and X) of the meningococcus bacteria.
  2. It is not yet recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO).

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

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

Men5CV Vaccine

Nigeria has become the 1st country in the world to roll out a new vaccine (called Men5CV) against meningitis.

  • It protects people against 5 strains (A, C, W, Y and X) of the meningococcus bacteria.
  • It was recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO).
  • The vaccine and emergency vaccination activities are funded by Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance.

Nigeria is one of the 26 meningitis hyper-endemic countries of Africa, situated in the area known as the African Meningitis Belt.

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