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May 6, 2021 - Daily Quiz
1. Consider the following.
I. Adenoviruses are preferred for vaccines because their DNA is single stranded.
II. Rabies vaccine is an adenovirus vaccine.
(a) Only I is true
(b) Only II is true
(c) Both I & II are true
(d) Neither I nor II is true.
2. Consider the following about RBI's ‘Operation Twist’.
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- It is a program of quantitative easing.
- It decreases demand for Treasury notes.
(a) Only I is true
(b) Only II is true
(c) Both I & II are true
(d) Neither I nor II is true.
3. Which of the statement(s) given below is/are correct w.r.t. Red Mud?
- It is a solid waste generated during the copper smelting.
- It can be used in wastewater treatment.
- It is acidic.
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1,2 and 3
4. Which of the following is situated contiguous to the protected area network of Nagarhole and Bandipur in the northeast and Mudumalai in the southeast?.
(a) Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary
(b) Thekkadi Wildlife Sanctuary
(c) Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
(d) Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary
5. Global Food Policy Report is published by
(a) International Rice Research Institute
(b) International Food Policy Research Institute
(c) Food and Agriculture Organization
(d) World Health Organisation
Answers
1 - (b)
https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/how-sputnik-v-works-against-coronavirus-and-how-effectively-7270877/
2 - (a)
https://www.financialexpress.com/opinion/why-g-sap-1-0-is-a-bold-move-by-rbi/2231796/
3 - (a)
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/vedanta-signs-mou-for-reuse-of-bauxite-residue/article34301801.ece
4 - (a)
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/wayanad-sanctuary-a-haven-for-asiatic-wild-dog/article34290432.ece
5 - (b)
https://indianexpress.com/article/india/covid-19-has-pushed-half-of-indias-poor-away-from-nutritious-food-report-7272500/
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