Posted in Current Affairs Quiz Prelims C A Quiz – 09 August 2023 August 9, 2023 Leave a comment 1. Which operating system are Indian ministries planning to use as a substitute for Microsoft’s OS in response to cyber threats? (a) Astra Linux (b) Maya OS (c) Haansoft Linux (d) Kylin OS 2. How does the concept of “Darwinian Paradox” relate to the phenomenon of homosexuality from an evolutionary perspective? (a) Homosexuality directly contradicts Darwin’s theories on natural selection. (b) Homosexuality is a result of genetic mutations that challenge Darwinian principles. (c) Homosexuality raises questions about the reproductive fitness of individuals, creating a paradox. (d) Homosexuality is a clear example of sexual selection, supporting Darwin’s ideas. 3. Havana Syndrome, recently in news, deals with: (a) A tropical disease outbreak (b) Maritime disappearances (c) Mysterious health incidents (d) Global cybersecurity threat 4. Which of the following statements about Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) is accurate? (a) G6PD is an enzyme primarily involved in carbohydrate digestion. (b) G6PD deficiency is a hereditary condition that affects only females. (c) G6PD plays a crucial role in protecting red blood cells from oxidative damage. (d) G6PD deficiency enhances the body’s ability to combat infections. 5. Which of the following statements is/are correct? Diamond is made up of single element carbon atoms arranged in a crystal lattice structure. Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) is a process used to produce laboratory grown diamonds (LGD). Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 6. Consider the following statements: A hereditary illness of the bones is called sickle cell disease (SCD). Sickle Cell Disease affects the calcium absorption in the body by affecting blood flow. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 7. With reference to Tuberculosis (TB), consider the following statements: TB is caused by a bacterium called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. There is no vaccine for the treatment of Tuberculosis. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 8. Meira Paibis have recently been in the news related to which of the following? (a) Women’s Movement (b) Wildlife Conservation (c) Anti-drug awareness campaign (d) Horizontal reservation to transgender 9. Consider the following statements with respect to Aspartame: Aspartame is a low-calorie artificial sweetener that is sweeter than sugar. India has banned the usage of Aspartame in the manufacture of soft drinks and sugar-free products. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 Loading … Related
