UPSC Daily Current Affairs Quiz 13th March 2024 For Prelims

The Current Affairs Quiz 2024 holds significant importance in the General Awareness section of competitive examinations, playing a crucial role in candidate preparation. To enhance your readiness for the upcoming exams, such as UPSC Prelims and State PSC, we present the 13th March 2024 Current Affairs Quiz

Daily Current Affairs Quiz 13th March 2024

Q1. With reference to “Indian Network for Fishery and Animal Antimicrobial Resistance” (INFAAR), consider the following statements-

It has been released by Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) with support from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
In the fisheries sector, Staphylococcus exhibited notably elevated resistance levels against penicillin.
In the livestock sector, E. coli and Staphylococci demonstrated heightened levels of resistance.

How many of the above statement is/are correct?

(a)Only one

(b)Only two

(c)All three

(d)None

Q2. With reference to Mission Divyastra, consider the following statements:

It has been conducted by Defence Research and Development Organisation.
It successfully tested the Agrni-5 missile with MIVR technology.

Which of the above statement is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q3. Consider the following statements with reference to Revamped Pharmaceuticals Technology Upgradation Assistance Scheme (RPTUAS):

It has been released by Ministry of Commerce.
It aims to enhance quality and safety of pharmaceutical products manufactured in India.
This scheme only focuses on MSME pharmaceuticals.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

(a) 2 only

(b) 1 and 2 only

(d) 2 and 3 only

Q4. Consider the following statements regarding Exercise Cutlass Express:

Indian Navy has participated in French naval force led multilateral maritime exercise.
It aims at cooperation in south china sea.

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

Q5. Consider the following statements:

Statement-I- Carmoisine is a safe alternative to Rhodamine B in cotton candy.

Statement-II- Rhodamine B is suspected to be carcinogenic

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

(a) Both Statement -I and Statement – II are correct, and Statement -II is the correct explanation of Statement -I

(b) Both Statement -I and Statement – II are correct, and Statement -II is not he correct explanation of Statement -I

(d) Statement – II is correct, but Statement -I is incorrect

Q6. Consider the following statements regarding Yaounde Declaration:

It is signed by the African countries to curb death due to malaria.
It was co-hosted by WHO and IMF for medical and financial assistance.

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

Q7. What is the primary purpose of the Vajra Sentinel System?

(a) To enhance satellite communication

(b) To detect and neutralize drones

(d) To facilitate long-range surveillance

Q8. What is the primary purpose of Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Index Providers Regulations, 2024?

(a) To mandate the registration of all index providers in the securities market

(b) To enhance transparency in the governance of securities market indexes

(d) To standardize the methodology for creating financial market indexes

Q9. Which country emerged as the second-largest arms exporter according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute report?

(a) China

(b) Russia

(d) Germany

Q10. Which organizations signed the agreement for the transfer of technology for Textile Reinforced Concrete Prototyping Technology (TRCPT)?

(a) CSIR and DRDO

(b) ISRO and HAL

(d) CSIR and L&T Construction

SOLUTIONS

S1. Ans(c)

Sol. Statement 1 is correct

The “Indian Network for Fishery and Animal Antimicrobial Resistance” (INFAAR) was established in 2017 by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) with support from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) to monitor antimicrobial resistance in aquaculture and veterinary sectors.

Statement 2 is correct

The report found that in fish farming, Staphylococcus bacteria were really good at resisting penicillin, which is worrying for public health.

Statement 3 is correct

In animal farming, the report also showed that E. coli and Staphylococci were resisting antibiotics more, which is a big problem that needs fixing.

News: “FAO Releases 2019-22 Report on Indian Network for Fishery and Animal Antimicrobial Resistance (INFAAR)”

S2. Ans(c)

Sol. Statement 1: Correct

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) conducted Mission Divyastra, demonstrating its expertise in missile technology and defense research.

Statement 2: Correct

During Mission Divyastra, DRDO successfully tested the Agni-5 missile equipped with Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicle (MIRV) technology, showcasing India’s advancements in developing sophisticated missile systems capable of delivering multiple warheads independently to different targets.

News: “Successful Flight Test of Agni-5 Missile with MIRV Technology Conducted as Mission Divyastra.”

S3. Ans(a)

Sol. Statement 1: Incorrect

The Revamped Pharmaceuticals Technology Upgradation Assistance Scheme (RPTUAS) was launched by the Department of Pharmaceuticals under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, aimed at bolstering the pharmaceutical industry’s infrastructure and standards.

Statement 2: Correct

RPTUAS seeks to elevate the quality and safety standards of pharmaceutical products produced in India, aligning with Revised Schedule-M and WHO-GMP guidelines, ensuring safer and higher-quality medications for consumers domestically and internationally.

Statement 3: Incorrect

The scheme has broadened its scope to encompass all pharmaceutical manufacturing units needing technology and quality upgrades, with a preference for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), thus widening its reach beyond solely focusing on MSMEs.

News: Recently, “Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers Unveils Revamped Pharmaceuticals Technology Upgradation Assistance Scheme (RPTUAS)”

S4. Ans (d)

Sol. Statement 1: incorrect

The exercise was led by U.S. Naval Forces, not French naval forces. Additionally, it took place in Seychelles, not in the South China Sea. Therefore, the Indian Navy’s participation was in a U.S. Naval Forces-led exercise, not a French-led one.

Statement 2: incorrect

Exercise Cutlass Express aims to enhance maritime security and cooperation specifically in the strategic waters of the East African coast and the Western Indian Ocean, not in the South China Sea. Therefore, it does not focus on cooperation in the South China Sea region.

News- “Indian Navy Joins Multinational Exercise Cutlass Express Led by U.S. Naval Forces in Seychelles”

S5. Ans(a)

Sol. Statement I suggests that Carmoisine is a safe alternative to Rhodamine B in cotton candy. Given that Carmoisine is approved for use in many countries as a food colorant, while Rhodamine B is not approved for food use due to safety concerns, this statement is generally considered correct.

Statement II states that Rhodamine B is suspected to be carcinogenic. This is also correct, as Rhodamine B is indeed not approved for food use in many countries due to health concerns, including suspicions of carcinogenicity.

Carmoisine as a safer alternative to Rhodamine B is due to the latter’s safety concerns. If Rhodamine B is suspected to be carcinogenic, it supports the notion of Carmoisine’s safer alternative status indirectly, so (a) Both Statement -I and Statement – II are correct, and Statement -II is the correct explanation of Statement -I.

Given these considerations:

(a) Both Statement -I and Statement – II are correct, and Statement -II is the correct explanation of Statement -I

News- “Karnataka Implements Ban on Artificial Colors in Gobi Manchurian and Cotton Candy”

S6. Ans(a)

Sol. Statement 1: Correct

The Yaounde Declaration was signed by Ministers of Health from African countries to end malaria deaths. This declaration signifies a collective commitment among African nations to intensify efforts and resources towards eliminating malaria-related fatalities.

Statement 2: Incorrect

The Yaounde Declaration was co-hosted by the World Health Organization (WHO) and Cameroon, not by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The declaration primarily focuses on public health initiatives and strategies to combat malaria, rather than financial assistance from organizations like the IMF.

News- “African Health Ministers Sign Yaounde Declaration to Combat Malaria Deaths”

S7. Ans(b)

Sol. The primary purpose of the Vajra Sentinel System is to detect and neutralize drones. It offers advanced capabilities to identify and counter-drone threats, including both soft kills through jamming and hard kills through interceptor drones, enhancing defense against unmanned aerial threats.

News-“Defence Ministry Inks ₹200 Crore Deal for Anti-Drone System ‘Vajra Sentinel’ as Part of iDEX Initiative”

S8. Ans(b)

Sol. The primary purpose of SEBI’s 2024 regulation regarding index providers is to improve transparency in the governance of securities market indexes. By mandating registration and oversight of index providers, the regulation aims to ensure integrity and reliability in index management.

News: “SEBI Mandates Registration of Index Providers for ‘Significant Indices’ in Indian Securities Market”

S9. Ans(c)

Sol. According to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute report, France emerged as the second-largest arms exporter, surpassing Russia for the first time. This highlights France’s growing significance in the global arms trade and its increasing role as a major supplier of military equipment.

News-“Stockholm International Peace Research Institute Releases Trends in International Arms Transfers Report for 2023”

S10. Ans(d)

Sol. The agreement for the transfer of Textile Reinforced Concrete Prototyping Technology (TRCPT) was signed between CSIR and L&T Construction. TRCPT is a non-conventional construction material using precast technology and non-metallic textile reinforcement, aimed at the economical mass production of durable structures.

News-“CSIR and L&T Construction Ink Agreement for Textile Reinforced Concrete Prototyping Technology Transfer”