Aug 29th, 2021 - Daily Quiz
1. With reference to the Ecological Sensitive Zones (ESZs), consider the following statements
1. They are buffer zones surrounding the national parks and wildlife sanctuaries only.
2. They can be declared only by the Union Government and not by the state governments.
3. The concept of Ecological Sensitive Zones emanates from the Wildlife protection act, 1972.
4. Tourism projects are completely prohibited in those zones.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only
(d) 1, 3 and 4 only
2. Consider the following statements regarding the Plasmid DNA vaccine
1. It transfects a specific antigen DNA coding sequence onto the cells of an immunized species.
2. It is currently used only for immunizing the animals and not the humans.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) None
3. The recently launched Integrated Coast Guard Ship, ICGS Vigraha is a
(a) Fast interceptor vessel
(b) Fast attack vessel
(c) Offshore Patrol vessel
(d) Submarine
4. Consider the following historical caves of India
1. Badami caves
2. Edakkal caves
3. Bhimbetka caves
Which of the above caves are stone age caves?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
5. With reference to the Indian Council of Historical Research, consider the following statements
1. It aims to bring historians together and provide a forum for exchange of views between them.
2. It offers financial assistance to historians and scholars through various means.
3. It is under the administrative leadership of the Ministry of Education.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
ANSWER's
1-(a)
https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/energy-and-environment/assams-deepar-beel-wildlife-sanctuary-breathes-easy-after-eco-sensitive-zone-notification/article36133229.ece
2- (a)
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/zycov-d-vaccine-safe-and-effective-for-adolescents-says-expert/article36155457.ece
3-(c)
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/india-has-great-scope-to-become-indigenous-ship-building-hub-defence-minister-rajnath-singh/article36149432.ece
4-(b)
https://www.pressreader.com/india/the-hindu/20210828/281857236631072
5-(d)
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/chidambaram-slams-ichr-for-omitting-nehrus-photo-from-poster-celebrating-indias-independence/article36161501.ece
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