The Current Affairs questions are based on sources like ‘The Hindu’, ‘Indian Express’ and ‘PIB’, which are very important sources for UPSC Prelims Exam. The questions are focused on both the concepts and facts. The topics covered here are generally different from what is being covered under ‘Daily Current Affairs/Daily News Analysis (DNA) and Daily Static Quiz’ to avoid duplication. The questions would be published from Monday to Saturday before 2 PM. One should not spend more than 10 minutes on this initiative.
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
‘Arsenicum album’ was in news recently. What is it?
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Solution (d)
A homoeopathic drug, Arsenicum album 30, has become a subject of debate after several states recommended it for prophylactic (preventive) use against Covid-19. This was after the Ministry of AYUSH listed the drug among “preventive and prophylactic simple remedies” against Covid-19.
Arsenicum album 30, daily once in empty stomach for three days. The dose should be repeated after one month by following the same schedule till Corona virus infections prevalent in the community.
Arsenicum album is made by heating arsenic with distilled water, a process repeated several times over three days. Arsenicum album is used commonly by homeopaths to treat anxiety, restlessness, cold, ulcerations, burning pains.
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Solution (d)
A homoeopathic drug, Arsenicum album 30, has become a subject of debate after several states recommended it for prophylactic (preventive) use against Covid-19. This was after the Ministry of AYUSH listed the drug among “preventive and prophylactic simple remedies” against Covid-19.
Arsenicum album 30, daily once in empty stomach for three days. The dose should be repeated after one month by following the same schedule till Corona virus infections prevalent in the community.
Arsenicum album is made by heating arsenic with distilled water, a process repeated several times over three days. Arsenicum album is used commonly by homeopaths to treat anxiety, restlessness, cold, ulcerations, burning pains.
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Anthropocene extinction.’
This extinction is human-caused and is more immediate than climate destruction.
It is also referred to as the ‘Fifth Mass Extinction’.
Select the correct code:
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Solution (a)
The ongoing sixth mass extinction may be one of the most serious environmental threats to the persistence of civilization. This extinction is human-caused and is more immediate than climate destruction. So far, during the entire history of the Earth, there have been five mass extinctions. The sixth, which is ongoing, is referred to as the Anthropocene extinction.
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Solution (a)
The ongoing sixth mass extinction may be one of the most serious environmental threats to the persistence of civilization. This extinction is human-caused and is more immediate than climate destruction. So far, during the entire history of the Earth, there have been five mass extinctions. The sixth, which is ongoing, is referred to as the Anthropocene extinction.
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
When species go extinct, it can impact
Crop pollination
Food Chain & Food Web
Water Purification
Select the correct code:
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Solution (d)
Note that the question is asked in a broader term and not a particular species, so the answer will be all of the above.
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Solution (d)
Note that the question is asked in a broader term and not a particular species, so the answer will be all of the above.
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
‘FAITH’ Trials which was in news recently is associated with
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Solution (b)
Testing the combined efficacy of two antiviral drugs — Favipiravir and Umifenovir — as a potential COVID-19 treatment strategy.
FAITH – (FA vipiravir plus Um I fenovir (efficacy and safety) Trial in Indian Hospital setting).
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Solution (b)
Testing the combined efficacy of two antiviral drugs — Favipiravir and Umifenovir — as a potential COVID-19 treatment strategy.
FAITH – (FA vipiravir plus Um I fenovir (efficacy and safety) Trial in Indian Hospital setting).
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements
Internet Service Providers (ISPs) have been specifically categorized as internet intermediaries under the Information Technology Act.
Blocking a website or a page as a power has been granted to the government under Section 69 A of the IT Act.
Select the correct statements
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Solution (c)
SPs have been specifically categorized as internet intermediaries under the Information Technology Act, 2000(amended in 2008)
Blocking as a power has been granted to the government under Section 69 A of the IT Act. Blocking can be done on a variety of specified legal grounds, which includes maintaining sovereignty, security and integrity of India, friendly relations with other nations and public order.
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Solution (c)
SPs have been specifically categorized as internet intermediaries under the Information Technology Act, 2000(amended in 2008)
Blocking as a power has been granted to the government under Section 69 A of the IT Act. Blocking can be done on a variety of specified legal grounds, which includes maintaining sovereignty, security and integrity of India, friendly relations with other nations and public order.
