QUIZ 32

1-Consider the following pairs:

	Disease	Deficiency
1.	Beriberi	Vitamin B1
2.	Goitre	Iodine
3.	Anaemia	Iron
4.	Scurvy	Vitamin C

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

A-1, 2 and 3 only

B-2 only

C-2 and 3 only

D-1, 2, 3 and 4

Explanation

• Beriberiis caused due to deficiency of Vitamin B1.
• Goitreis caused due to deficiency of 
• Anaemiais caused due to deficiency of
• Scurvyis caused due to deficiency of Vitamin C. Hence, option D is the correct answer.

 

2-With reference to Special Protection Group (SPG), consider the following statements:

1. SPG provides security cover only to the Prime Minister of the country.
2. It was formed in 1985.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A-1 only

B-2 only

C-Both 1 and 2

D-None

Explanation

• The Special Protection Group (SPG) provides security cover to the Prime Minister, former Prime Ministers and their immediate family members. Hence, statement 1 is not correct.
• The SPG was formed in 1985. Hence statement 2 is correct.
• Hence, option B is the correct answer.

 

3-Recently, YuWaah was in news. It is related to:

A-Skill Development Initiative by UNICEF

B-Skill India

C-Indian army’s joint exercise

D-Ayushman Bharat

Explanation

• Generation Unlimited (GenU),called YuWaah in India, is a global multisector and multi-stakeholder alliance created to meet the need of expanded education, skill development and employment opportunities for young people aged 10-24. It was launched by the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF). Hence, option A is correct.

 

 

4-‘Hand-in-Hand’ is a joint training exercise between:

AIndia and Russia

BChina and Pakistan

CIndia and China

DChina and Russia

Explanation

• Hand-in-Hand is a joint training exercise between India and China. Hence, option C is the correct answer.

 

 

5-Recently in the news, ‘Power of Siberia’ is related to:

ALargest electricity generation plant in the world.

BA policy launched by Russia to make Siberia hub of the crude oil industry.

CThe intercountry gas pipeline between Russia and China.

DSeed vault for Eurasia

Explanation

“Power of Siberia” is the first cross-border gas pipeline between Russia and China. Hence, option C is the correct answer.