QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 22 August 2019
QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz
The following quiz will have 5-10 MCQs. The questions are mainly framed from The Hindu and PIB news articles.
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Spodoptera frugiperda, recently seen in news
- It is known as fall armyworm, which is an invasive and polyphagous pest.
- In India, it has suitable environmental conditions and appropriate host plants to accelerate its spread.
- It only feeds on maize.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: a)
FAW (Spodoptera frugiperda) is an invasive and polyphagous (feeding on many foods) pest. It can attack cereals and forage grasses.
Fall Army Worms (FAWs) primarily feeds on maize, but can consume rice, cotton, sugarcane and some vegetables.
In India, FAW found suitable environmental conditions and appropriate host plants which accelerated its spread.
Union Minster of State for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare launched a dedicated website (http://www.fallarmyworm.org.in) to help farmers fight against the dreaded Fall Armyworm (FAW).
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Solution: a)
FAW (Spodoptera frugiperda) is an invasive and polyphagous (feeding on many foods) pest. It can attack cereals and forage grasses.
Fall Army Worms (FAWs) primarily feeds on maize, but can consume rice, cotton, sugarcane and some vegetables.
In India, FAW found suitable environmental conditions and appropriate host plants which accelerated its spread.
Union Minster of State for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare launched a dedicated website (http://www.fallarmyworm.org.in) to help farmers fight against the dreaded Fall Armyworm (FAW).
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Australian Hay Fever, recently seen in news.
- Australian Hay Fever is an allergic disorder caused when a person comes in contact with pollens, dust mite, moulds and animal hair.
- Australian Hay Fever is endemic to Australia and is commonly treated through medications.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: a)
Australian Hay Fever, also known as Allergic rhinitis, is one of the most common allergic disorder affecting one in every five people in Australia and New Zealand.
It usually occurs after the nose or eyes of a person comes in contact with environmental allergens, such as pollens, dust mite, moulds and animal hair. Pollens from grasses are also amongst the most common causes.
Australian Hay Fever is commonly treated through medications that include antihistamines, decongestants, nasal sprays and Bronchodilators.
The disorder most commonly affects people between 20-40 years of age.
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Solution: a)
Australian Hay Fever, also known as Allergic rhinitis, is one of the most common allergic disorder affecting one in every five people in Australia and New Zealand.
It usually occurs after the nose or eyes of a person comes in contact with environmental allergens, such as pollens, dust mite, moulds and animal hair. Pollens from grasses are also amongst the most common causes.
Australian Hay Fever is commonly treated through medications that include antihistamines, decongestants, nasal sprays and Bronchodilators.
The disorder most commonly affects people between 20-40 years of age.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsKihoto Hollohan case, recently seen in news is related to
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Solution: c)
What was the Kihoto Hollohan case?
The law covering the disqualification of legislators and the powers of the Speaker in deciding such matters became part of the statute book in 1985 when the Tenth Schedule to the Constitution was adopted.
A constitutional challenge to the Tenth Schedule was settled by the apex court in Kihoto Hollohan.
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Solution: c)
What was the Kihoto Hollohan case?
The law covering the disqualification of legislators and the powers of the Speaker in deciding such matters became part of the statute book in 1985 when the Tenth Schedule to the Constitution was adopted.
A constitutional challenge to the Tenth Schedule was settled by the apex court in Kihoto Hollohan.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsThe applications of Indian Regional Navigation Spacecraft System (IRNSS) include
- Vehicle tracking and fleet management.
- Mapping and Geodetic data capture.
- Visual and voice navigation for drivers.
- Disaster Management.
- Precise Timing.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: d)
IRNSS would provide two types of services, namely Standard Positioning Services available to all users and Restricted Services provided to authorised users.
Its applications include:
- Terrestrial, Aerial and Marine Navigation.
- Disaster Management.
- Vehicle tracking and fleet management.
- Integration with mobile phones.
- Precise Timing.
- Mapping and Geodetic data capture.
- Terrestrial navigation aid for hikers and travellers.
- Visual and voice navigation for drivers.
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Solution: d)
IRNSS would provide two types of services, namely Standard Positioning Services available to all users and Restricted Services provided to authorised users.
Its applications include:
- Terrestrial, Aerial and Marine Navigation.
- Disaster Management.
- Vehicle tracking and fleet management.
- Integration with mobile phones.
- Precise Timing.
- Mapping and Geodetic data capture.
- Terrestrial navigation aid for hikers and travellers.
- Visual and voice navigation for drivers.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsMiyako strait is located between
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Solution: d)
- The Miyako Strait is a waterway which lies between Miyako Island and Okinawa Island. It has become a bone of contention between Japan and China recently.
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Solution: d)
- The Miyako Strait is a waterway which lies between Miyako Island and Okinawa Island. It has become a bone of contention between Japan and China recently.
