Master your Daily Current affairs - 24th Sep
1. What is the source of the fine wool used to create Pashmina shawls?
A) Merino sheep
B) Yak
C) Changthangi goat
D) Alpaca
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2. What is the meaning of the word “Pashmina” in Persian?
A) Soft wool
B) Warm thread
C) Golden fleece
D) Gentle fiber
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3. Which of the following is a distinguishing feature of Kashmir’s Pashmina shawls?
A) They are machine-woven in modern factories.
B) They are produced using synthetic fibers.
C) They have earned a Geographical Indication (G.I.) tag.
D) They are exclusively dyed using chemical colors.
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4. Which of the following mountain ranges form Lebanon’s border with Syria?
A) Atlas Mountains
B) Anti-Lebanon Mountains
C) Lebanon Mountains
D) Zagros Mountains
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5. What river in Lebanon flows throughout the year, providing water to the fertile Bekaa Valley?
A) Nile
B) Euphrates
C) Litani
D) Jordan
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6. Which of the following countries ruled Lebanon from 1920 until its independence in 1943?
A) France
B) Ottoman Empire
C) United Kingdom
D) Italy
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7. What is the primary purpose of the Goa Maritime Symposium?
A) To conduct naval exercises
B) To promote collaboration and mutual understanding between maritime nations of the Indian Ocean Region
C) To showcase India's naval capabilities
D) To promote trade relations among Indian Ocean countries
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8. What is the theme of the Goa Maritime Symposium 2024?
A) Enhancing Naval Capabilities
B) Common Maritime Security Challenges in the Indian Ocean Region
C) Promoting Maritime Trade in the Indian Ocean
D) Strengthening Diplomatic Ties through Maritime Power
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9. How often is the Goa Maritime Symposium held?
A) Annually
B) Every four years
C) Every three years
D) Biennially
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10. Where is Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) most commonly found in humans?
A) In the bloodstream
B) On the skin and in the nose
C) In the lungs
D) In the intestines
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11. How is Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) primarily transmitted?
A) By having direct contact with an infected person or using contaminated objects
B) Through the consumption of contaminated food
C) By drinking contaminated water
D) Through mosquito bites
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12. What is a major challenge in treating infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus?
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13.
A) It cannot be detected in medical tests
B) It is resistant to many common antibiotics
C) It only affects rare individuals
D) It only causes mild infections
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14. Where can the largest population of the Greater One-Horned Rhino be found?
A) Sundarbans National Park
B) Ranthambore National Park
C) Kaziranga National Park
D) Gir National Park
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15. What distinguishes the Greater One-Horned Rhino from other species of rhinoceros?
A) It is the smallest of all rhino species
B) It has two horns
C) It has a single black horn and skin folds, giving it an armor-plated appearance
D) It is only found in Africa
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16. What is the primary diet of the Greater One-Horned Rhino?
A) Insects and small mammals
B) Fruits and nuts exclusively
C) Fish and other aquatic creatures
D) Grass, leaves, branches, and aquatic plants
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17. In which of the following river systems does Hilsa fish migrate for breeding purposes?
A) Indus River
B) Ganga, Brahmaputra, and Meghna
C) Yamuna River
D) Narmada River
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18. What is the national fish of Bangladesh?
A) Rohu
B) Katla
C) Hilsa
D) Carp
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19. Why is the Hilsa fish culturally important in Bengal?
A) It is the most abundant fish species in Bengal's rivers
B) It holds a unique place in culinary customs and social practices of Bengal
C) It is exclusively found in Bengal's rivers
D) It is used for medicinal purposes
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20. Which of the following is the primary focus of the Quad Cancer Moonshot Initiative
A) Expansion of cancer care infrastructure
B) Expanding cervical cancer screening and HPV vaccinations
C) Providing subsidies for cancer treatments
D) Conducting genetic research on cancer
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21. What is India’s major contribution to the Quad Cancer Moonshot Initiative?
A) Offering HPV sampling kits and cervical cancer vaccines
B) Providing financial support for chemotherapy
C) Funding genetic research
D) Offering free cancer surgeries to Indo-Pacific countries
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22. What is India’s major contribution to the Quad Cancer Moonshot Initiative?
A) Offering HPV sampling kits and cervical cancer vaccines
B) Providing financial support for chemotherapy
C) Funding genetic research
D) Offering free cancer surgeries to Indo-Pacific countries
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23. Which organization is India contributing $10 million to as part of the Quad Cancer Moonshot Initiative?
A) World Health Organization (WHO)
B) International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
C) United Nations (UN)
D) United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)
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24. What is the key innovation behind Bellatrix Aerospace's Project 200?
A) Use of solar-powered propulsion
B) Satellite operation at Ultra-Low Earth Orbit (180 km-250 km)
C) Deployment of reusable rockets
D) Integration of artificial intelligence for satellite communication
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25. What benefit does operating a satellite at an altitude of 200 km provide, according to Bellatrix Aerospace?
A) Improved solar energy capture
B) Enhanced image resolution and reduced communication latency
C) Increased satellite lifespan
D) Decreased atmospheric interference
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