INSIGHTS CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZ 2020
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The following Quiz is based on the Hindu, PIB and other news sources. It is a current events based quiz. Solving these questions will help retain both concepts and facts relevant to UPSC IAS civil services exam.
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsThe most common chemicals used for cloud seeding are
- Silver iodide
- Potassium iodide
- Dry ice
- Sodium Chloride
Select the correct answer code:
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Solution: d)
The most common chemicals used for cloud seeding include silver iodide, potassium iodide and dry ice. After promising research, the use of hygroscopic materials, such as table salt (Sodium Chloride), is becoming more popular.
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Solution: d)
The most common chemicals used for cloud seeding include silver iodide, potassium iodide and dry ice. After promising research, the use of hygroscopic materials, such as table salt (Sodium Chloride), is becoming more popular.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsThe State of the Union Address (SOTU), recently seen in news, is an annual message delivered by the president of
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Solution: b)
United States President Biden delivered his first State of the Union (SOTU) address to a Joint Sitting of Congress.
the formal basis of the State of the Union Address lies in the US Constitution.
According to Article II, Section 3, Clause 1 of the Constitution, the President “shall from time to time give to the Congress Information of the State of the Union, and recommend to their Consideration such measures as he shall judge necessary and expedient”.
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Solution: b)
United States President Biden delivered his first State of the Union (SOTU) address to a Joint Sitting of Congress.
the formal basis of the State of the Union Address lies in the US Constitution.
According to Article II, Section 3, Clause 1 of the Constitution, the President “shall from time to time give to the Congress Information of the State of the Union, and recommend to their Consideration such measures as he shall judge necessary and expedient”.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Toxoid vaccines
- Toxoid vaccines use a toxin (harmful product) made by the germ that causes a disease.
- They create immunity against the whole germ that cause a disease.
- Toxoid vaccines are used to protect against Diphtheria and Tetanus.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: c)
Toxoid vaccines:
Toxoid vaccines use a toxin (harmful product) made by the germ that causes a disease. They create immunity to the parts of the germ that cause a disease instead of the germ itself. That means the immune response is targeted to the toxin instead of the whole germ.
Toxoid vaccines are used to protect against:
- Diphtheria
- Tetanus
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Solution: c)
Toxoid vaccines:
Toxoid vaccines use a toxin (harmful product) made by the germ that causes a disease. They create immunity to the parts of the germ that cause a disease instead of the germ itself. That means the immune response is targeted to the toxin instead of the whole germ.
Toxoid vaccines are used to protect against:
- Diphtheria
- Tetanus
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements.
- Irrawaddy dolphins are naturally found in coastal areas of South East Asia and West Asia.
- Dolphin distribution in Chilika is considered to be the highest single lagoon population.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: b)
- Irrawaddy dolphins are found in coastal areas in South and Southeast Asia, and in three rivers: the Irrawaddy (Myanmar), the Mahakam (Indonesian Borneo) and the Mekong. It is an endangered species.
- Dolphin distribution in Chilika is considered to be the highest single lagoon population.
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Solution: b)
- Irrawaddy dolphins are found in coastal areas in South and Southeast Asia, and in three rivers: the Irrawaddy (Myanmar), the Mahakam (Indonesian Borneo) and the Mekong. It is an endangered species.
- Dolphin distribution in Chilika is considered to be the highest single lagoon population.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding non-fungible token (NFT).
- NFTs are unique digital assets with each token representing a unique value.
- NFTs include digital real estate, digital art and music.
- NFT is not interchangeable in nature.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: d)
NFT is a one-of-its-kind asset that is not interchangeable in nature. It means that the NFT is not replaceable by another ‘identical’ item.
For example, if two individuals hold a bitcoin each, they can exchange their bitcoins, which are a replica of each other and have the same value. However, NFTs are not interchangeable, as they are more like pieces of art where each and every token is unique in itself. While bitcoins are also digital assets, NFTs are unique digital assets with each token representing a unique value.
NFTs have evolved to include digital real estate, video game items, digital art and music.
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Solution: d)
NFT is a one-of-its-kind asset that is not interchangeable in nature. It means that the NFT is not replaceable by another ‘identical’ item.
For example, if two individuals hold a bitcoin each, they can exchange their bitcoins, which are a replica of each other and have the same value. However, NFTs are not interchangeable, as they are more like pieces of art where each and every token is unique in itself. While bitcoins are also digital assets, NFTs are unique digital assets with each token representing a unique value.
NFTs have evolved to include digital real estate, video game items, digital art and music.
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