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Puucho CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZ 2020
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Question 1 of 5
1 points
Consider the following statements regarding Zoonotic Diseases.
- Zoonotic diseases have impacted humankind since the beginning of its association with animals.
- Out of all the human disease-causing pathogens identified so far, only around 10% are of animal origin.
- Increased incidences of zoonotic diseases in recent times are a direct consequence of Large-scale deforestation and encroachment of pristine natural ecosystems.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
CorrectSolution: c)
Zoonotic diseases, impact humankind since the beginning of its association with animals. They are also the most numerous ones. Out of all the human disease-causing pathogens identified so far, over 60% are of animal origin. These include the causative agents for several well-known human and livestock diseases such as Tuberculosis, Brucellosis, Anthrax, Leptospirosis, and Rabies.
Though the natural genetic changes that make these pathogens more infectious and lethal are outside our control, several field observations and scientific investigations have established that the increased incidences of zoonotic diseases in recent times are a direct consequence of the ongoing abuse of nature.
Our irresponsible actions such as large scale deforestation and encroachment of pristine natural ecosystems; reckless land-use changes either to enhance agriculture and livestock productions, or to provide land for infrastructure and industrial developments; and unsustainable consumption, coupled with unregulated trade of wildlife and their derivatives, often via a long and unhygienic supply chain, provide the enabling conditions for such disease spillovers.
IncorrectSolution: c)
Zoonotic diseases, impact humankind since the beginning of its association with animals. They are also the most numerous ones. Out of all the human disease-causing pathogens identified so far, over 60% are of animal origin. These include the causative agents for several well-known human and livestock diseases such as Tuberculosis, Brucellosis, Anthrax, Leptospirosis, and Rabies.
Though the natural genetic changes that make these pathogens more infectious and lethal are outside our control, several field observations and scientific investigations have established that the increased incidences of zoonotic diseases in recent times are a direct consequence of the ongoing abuse of nature.
Our irresponsible actions such as large scale deforestation and encroachment of pristine natural ecosystems; reckless land-use changes either to enhance agriculture and livestock productions, or to provide land for infrastructure and industrial developments; and unsustainable consumption, coupled with unregulated trade of wildlife and their derivatives, often via a long and unhygienic supply chain, provide the enabling conditions for such disease spillovers.
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Question 2 of 5
1 points
- Consider the following statements regarding United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).
- UNGA is the only deliberative, policy-making, and representative organ of the UN.
- UNGA is responsible for appointing the non-permanent members to the UN Security Council.
- The UNGA is the only UN organ wherein all member states have equal representation.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
CorrectSolution: c)
- The United Nations General Assembly(UNGA) is one of the six principal organs of the United Nations (UN), serving as the main deliberative, policy-making, and representative organ of the UN.
- The UNGA is responsible for the UN budget, appointing the non-permanent members to the Security Council, appointing the Secretary-General of the United Nations, receiving reports from other parts of the UN system, and making recommendations through resolutions.
- It also establishes numerous subsidiary organs to advance or assist in its broad mandate.
- The UNGA is the only UN organ wherein all member states have equal representation.
IncorrectSolution: c)
- The United Nations General Assembly(UNGA) is one of the six principal organs of the United Nations (UN), serving as the main deliberative, policy-making, and representative organ of the UN.
- The UNGA is responsible for the UN budget, appointing the non-permanent members to the Security Council, appointing the Secretary-General of the United Nations, receiving reports from other parts of the UN system, and making recommendations through resolutions.
- It also establishes numerous subsidiary organs to advance or assist in its broad mandate.
- The UNGA is the only UN organ wherein all member states have equal representation.
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Question 3 of 5
1 points
India and South Africa are both members to which of the following organisations / grouping?
- G20
- Indian Ocean Rim Association
- BRICS
- IBSA
Select the correct answer code:
CorrectSolution: d)
India and South Africa give an institutional framework through forums such as the G20, the Indian Ocean Rim Association, BRICS and IBSA.
IncorrectSolution: d)
India and South Africa give an institutional framework through forums such as the G20, the Indian Ocean Rim Association, BRICS and IBSA.
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Question 4 of 5
1 points
Consider the following statements.
- India has been allotted space in the Central Indian Ocean Basin (CIOB) by the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea for exploitation of polymetallic nodules (PMN).
- Polymetallic nodules are rocks scattered on the seabed containing iron, manganese, nickel and cobalt.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
CorrectSolution: a)
India has been allotted a site of 75,000 square kilometres in the Central Indian Ocean Basin (CIOB) by the UN International Sea Bed Authority for exploitation of polymetallic nodules (PMN). These are rocks scattered on the seabed containing iron, manganese, nickel and cobalt.
IncorrectSolution: a)
India has been allotted a site of 75,000 square kilometres in the Central Indian Ocean Basin (CIOB) by the UN International Sea Bed Authority for exploitation of polymetallic nodules (PMN). These are rocks scattered on the seabed containing iron, manganese, nickel and cobalt.
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Question 5 of 5
1 points
Consider the following statements regarding Alternate wetting and drying (AWD) technique.
- Alternate Wetting and Drying (AWD) is a water-saving technologythat farmers can apply to reduce their irrigation water consumption in rice fields.
- The number of days of non-flooded soil between irrigations cannot be more than 2 to 3 days.
- One disadvantage of AWD technique is that the yield is reduced substantially compared to traditional methods of rice cultivation.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
CorrectSolution: b)
Alternate Wetting and Drying (AWD) is a water-saving technology that farmers can apply to reduce their irrigation water consumption in rice fields without decreasing its yield.
In AWD, irrigation water is applied a few days after the disappearance of the ponded water.
Hence, the field gets alternately flooded and non-flooded. The number of days of non-flooded soil between irrigations can vary from 1 to more than 10 days depending on the number of factors such as soil type, weather, and crop growth stage.
IncorrectSolution: b)
Alternate Wetting and Drying (AWD) is a water-saving technology that farmers can apply to reduce their irrigation water consumption in rice fields without decreasing its yield.
In AWD, irrigation water is applied a few days after the disappearance of the ponded water.
Hence, the field gets alternately flooded and non-flooded. The number of days of non-flooded soil between irrigations can vary from 1 to more than 10 days depending on the number of factors such as soil type, weather, and crop growth stage.
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