Daily Quiz

1. With reference to the National Biobank launched under the Phenome India initiative, consider the following statements:

1. It collects genomic and clinical data from over 1 lakh individuals annually.
2. It is modeled on the UK Biobank but customised for India’s genetic diversity.
3. It will support development of indigenous CRISPR therapies in India.

Options:
A: 1 and 2 only
B: 2 and 3 only
C: 1 and 3 only
D: 1, 2 and 3

2. Which of the following correctly distinguishes Pressurised Heavy Water Reactors (PHWRs) from other reactor types?

Options:
A: They use enriched uranium as fuel and heavy water as coolant.
B: They use natural uranium and require frequent shutdown for refuelling.
C: They allow online refuelling and use heavy water as both moderator and coolant.
D: They are based on thorium breeding cycle and use molten salt as coolant.

3. Nipah virus can be transmitted through which of the following routes?

1. Eating fruits contaminated by bat saliva
2. Consuming pasteurised cow’s milk
3. Direct exposure to body fluids of infected persons
4. Airborne aerosol transmission over long distances

Options:
A: 1, 3 and 4 only
B: 1 and 3 only
C: 2 and 4 only
D: 1, 2 and 3 only

4. Regarding the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture, consider the following:

1. It legally binds signatory countries to share all plant germplasm through bilateral agreements.
2. It recognizes and protects Farmers’ Rights including seed saving and exchange.
3. It is associated with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD).

Options:
A: 2 and 3 only
B: 1 and 2 only
C: 1 and 3 only
D: 1, 2 and 3

5. Consider the following pairs regarding the ancient city Penico: Feature Description

1. Located in coastal Colombia
2. Known for ceremonial architecture and trade hub role
3. Contemporary to Egypt and Sumerian Bronze Age

Options:
A: 1 and 3 only
B: 2 and 3 only
C: 1 and 2 only
D: 1, 2 and 3

6. In the context of the 17th BRICS Summit, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. Indonesia became the first Southeast Asian country to join BRICS.
2. The summit was held in Rio de Janeiro and adopted a declaration promoting reforms in WTO and IMF.
3. BRICS originally started as a formal international treaty signed in 2001 by five countries.

Options:
A: 1 and 2 only
B: 1 and 3 only
C: 2 and 3 only
D: 1, 2 and 3

7. The Seine River, recently reopened for swimming, flows through which of the following regions in France?

1. Burgundy
2. Ile-de-France
3. Normandy

Options:
A: 1 and 2 only
B: 2 and 3 only
C: 1 and 3 only
D: 1, 2 and 3

8. Which of the following objectives are associated with India’s National Biobank initiative?

1. Support personalised medicine based on genome profiling
2. Develop treatments for rare genetic diseases and lifestyle disorders
3. Share India’s genomic data with multilateral treaty bodies under WHO

Options:
A: 1 and 2 only
B: 1 and 3 only
C: 2 and 3 only
D: 1, 2 and 3

9. Which of the following are unique features of India’s 700 MWe indigenous PHWRs?

1. Use of light water as coolant and heavy water as moderator
2. Online refuelling without shutting down the reactor
3. Twin fast shutdown systems and passive heat removal
4. Entirely based on imported reactor design and fuel supply

Options:
A: 1, 2 and 4 only
B: 2 and 3 only
C: 1, 3 and 4 only
D: 2, 3 and 4 only

10. Consider the following provisions under the Plant Treaty:

1. Multilateral system of access to 64 food crops
2. Global Information System to share genetic data
3. Legally mandated sharing of all native seeds with FAO, overriding domestic laws

Options:
A: 1 and 2 only
B: 2 and 3 only
C: 1 and 3 only
D: 1, 2 and 3