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1. Which among the following are true about Vector Born diseases

1. These diseases are commonly found in tropical and sub-tropical regions

2. The world's fastest growing vector-borne disease is dengue

3. Aedes is a genus of mosquitoes which transmits dengue fever, yellow fever, and chikungunya.

4. “Small bite, big threat” was the slogan for World Health Day 2014

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

(a) 1, 2 and 4 Only

(b) 2 and 4 Only

(c) 1 and 4 Only

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

2. Which among the following are true about Indian National Games

1. National Games were initially known as Indian Olympic Games

2. The first National Games was held at Delhi in 1924

3. Kerala is hosting the 35th National Games this year

4. Indian Olympic Association organizes the National Games

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

(a) 1, 2 and 4 Only

(b) 2 and 4 Only

(c) 1,3 and 4 Only

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

C is the right answer.
The 36th National Games will be held at Goa and the 37th National Games will be held after that in Chhattisgarh.

3. Last week, the flight-trial of the country’s Inter-Continental Ballistic Missile (ICBM), Agni-V was carried out successfully. What is the range of Agni-V

a) 5,500–5,800 km

b) 4,500–4,800 km

c) 3,500–3,800 km

d) 7,500–7,800 km

A is the right answer.
An intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) is a ballistic missile with a minimum range of more than 5,500 kilometres primarily designed for nuclear weapons delivery. ICBMs are differentiated by having greater range and speed than other ballistic missiles: intermediate-range ballistic missiles (IRBMs), medium-range ballistic missiles (MRBMs) and short-range ballistic missiles (SRBMs).

4. India's foreign direct investment (FDI) in defence?

a) 74%

b) 26%

c) 49%

d) 51%

C is the right answer.
India is the world’s largest weapons importer and has recently increased foreign direct investment (FDI) in defence to 49 per cent from 26. In the past couple of years, the U.S. has emerged as the largest weapons supplier to India, displacing Russia from the spot.

5. When was Magna Carta, considered one of the first steps towards parliamentary democracy, signed?

a) 1125

b) 1215

c) 1315

d) 1415

B is the right answer.
Recently, the four surviving copies of the 1215 Magna Carta have been brought together for the first time here as part of celebrations to mark its 800th anniversary.
One of the most important documents in history, Magna Carta is considered one of the first steps towards parliamentary democracy and includes the principle that no one is above the law, including the king. It was signed on 15 June 1215 at Runnymede.

6. Which structure is known as the "Power house of the cell"?

a) Ribosome

b) Nucleolus

c) Mitochondria

d) Centrosome

B is the right answer.
Mitochondrial replacement therapy became controversial recently. It treats women with mitochondrial disease (a range of inherited diseases caused by defective mitochondria, the elements in the cell that generate energy), by replacing the dysfunctional mitochondria carried by a woman who wishes to conceive with the healthy mitochondria of a donor. The egg is then fertilised with the partner’s sperm through IVF. The embryo thus created is one technically cleansed of the mutated mitochondrial DNA that the mother originally carried.
Mitochondria described as "the powerhouse of the cell" because they generate most of the cell's supply of adenosine triphosphate (ATP), used as a source of chemical energy

7. Carl Djerassi, who passed away last week is widely considered as ?

a) Father of birth control pill

b) Father of medicine

c) Father of modern physics

d) None of these

A is the right answer.
Carl Djerassi, 91, the chemist widely considered the father of the birth control pill, died last week. Djerassi, a professor emeritus of chemistry at Stanford, was most famous for leading a research team in Mexico City that in 1951 developed norethindrone, a synthetic molecule that became a key component of the first birth control pill. “The pill,” as it came to be known, radically transformed sexual practices.

8.According to the new anti-rape bill, the age for consensual sex is?

a) 15 years

b) 17 years

c) 18 years

d) 20 years

C is the right answer.
The law has fixed age for consensual sex at 18 years. New sections to prevent stalking and voyeurism were introduced following a strong demand from women’s organisations. The amendments seeks to define and prescribe punishment for the offences of stalking, voyeurism and sexual harassment. The law also seeks to widen the definition of rape, broaden the ambit of aggravated rape and enhance the punishment for such crimes. It also provides that all hospitals shall immediately provide first aid and/or medical treatment free of cost to the victims of acid attack or rape, and failure to do so will attract punishment.

9. Who won this year Australian Open Mens title?

a) Novak Djokovic

b) Roger Federer

c) Rafa Nadal

d) Andy Murray

A is the right answer.
Djokovic won his fifth Australian Open crown, beating Andy Murray. Leander Paes wons mixed doubles crown with Martina Hingis.

10. World Wetlands Day is celebrated on

a) 2 February

b) 4 February

c) 3 February

d) 1 February

A is the right answer.
World Wetland Day marks the date of the signing of the Convention on Wetlands, called the Ramsar Convention, on 2 February 1971, in the Iranian city of Ramsar on the shores of the Caspian Sea. WWD was celebrated for the first time in 1997 and made an encouraging beginning.

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