Daily Quiz

Solution (d)
Explanation:
• While the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is linked to Iran, Hezbollah, a major political and militant organization in Lebanon, is supported by the IRGC. Hezbollah was established in the 1980s with the support of Iran, and the IRGC has been instrumental in training and equipping its forces.
• Syria does not have an organization called the IRGC, but the Syrian government, led by Bashar al-Assad, has received significant military support from the IRGC during the Syrian Civil War. The IRGC has been involved in supporting the Assad regime against rebel groups and terrorist organizations in the country.
• In Iraq, the Popular Mobilization Forces, or Hashd al-Shaabi, have been backed by the IRGC. The PMF is an umbrella organization composed of various militias, some of which have close ties to Iran and receive assistance from the IRGC.
• The IRGC is a branch of Iran’s armed forces, founded after the 1979 Iranian Revolution to protect the country’s Islamic system. The IRGC has its own army, navy, and air force, and also controls significant economic assets in Iran. It plays a major role in regional politics, often being involved in military operations beyond Iran’s borders, especially in Iraq, Syria, and Lebanon. (Option (d) is correct)

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/israel-says-iran-has-fired-missiles-warns-residents-to-take-shelter/article68707148.ece

Solution (a)

Explanation:

• BRCA testing refers to testing for mutations in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes, which are linked to hereditary breast and ovarian cancers. Women with mutations in these genes have a higher risk of developing breast or ovarian cancer in their lifetime. (Option (a) is correct)
• Tuberculosis (TB) is typically diagnosed using tests such as the Mantoux tuberculin skin test (TST) or the Interferon-Gamma Release Assays (IGRAs) like QuantiFERON-TB Gold. (Option (b) is incorrect)
• Malaria is detected using Rapid Diagnostic Tests (RDTs) or microscopic examination of blood smears. These tests identify the presence of Plasmodium parasites that cause malaria. A specific test like BinaxNOW Malaria is used to detect antigens associated with malaria, not related to BRCA testing. (Option (c) is incorrect)
• HIV is diagnosed through tests such as the ELISA (Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay) and Western blot tests to detect HIV antibodies. Another common test is the HIV RNA test, which measures the virus in the blood. (Option (d) is incorrect)

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/health/breast-cancer-awareness-month-the-public-health-case-for-brca-testing/article68705617.ece#:~:text=effective%20clinical%20interventions.-,Identifying%2C%20preventing%2C%20and%20treating%20hereditary%20cancer%20is%20crucial%20for%20public,with%20a%20clinical%20geneticist%20essential.

Solution (a)

Explanation:

• ‘Maibra Jou Bidwi’ is one of the variants of rice beer traditionally brewed by the Bodo community. This variant is specifically revered and served as a welcome drink during Bodo rituals and ceremonies. The Bodo Traditional Brewers Association has filed for a Geographical Indication (GI) tag for this unique rice beer, emphasizing its cultural significance. (Option (a) is correct)
• Weaving techniques in Assam are famous, particularly in places like Sualkuchi, but Maibra Jou Bidwi is not related to weaving. Assam silk weaving traditions are more likely associated with names like Muga and Eri silk.
• Nagaland is famous for its vibrant folk dances like Aoleang, Chang Lo, and Zeliang, but Maibra Jou Bidwi is not associated with any form of dance from Nagaland.
• Millet cultivation is common in the northeastern states, including Meghalaya, but Maibra Jou Bidwi refers to a traditional drink and not a crop. The popular millet varieties in the region are typically used for sustenance farming, not rice beer production.

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/gi-tags-for-bodo-rice-beers-and-other-culinary-delights/article68706590.ece#:~:text=A%20GI%20tag%20has%20also,prepared%20during%20the%20Bwisagu%20festival.

Solution (b)

Explanation:

• The Venus Orbiter Mission (VOM) is India’s first mission to Venus. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has announced plans for this mission to study the atmosphere, surface, and interaction of Venus with the sun. It aims to further India’s space exploration after the success of missions like Chandrayaan (Moon) and Mangalyaan (Mars). (Statement 1 is correct)
• Out of the 19 payloads onboard the mission, 16 will be Indian, while two will be international collaborative payloads, and there will be one international payload. Hence, not all the payloads onboard the mission will be Indian. (Statement 2 is incorrect)
• One of the key objectives of the Venus Orbiter Mission is to examine dust in the Venusian atmosphere. Other objectives include studying Venus’ topography, airglow, and sub-surface characteristics, and investigating its interaction with solar radiation. (Statement 3 is correct)

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/isro-targets-to-launch-venus-mission-in-march-2028-for-112-day-journey-to-planet/article68705746.ece#:~:text=According%20to%20the%20targeted%20launch,3%20(LVM%2D3).

Solution (b)

Explanation:

• Swachh Bharat Mission-Gramin (SBM-G) is executed by the Ministry of Jal Shakti (formerly Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation), while Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban (SBM-U) is executed by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA).
• The Ministry of Jal Shakti handles sanitation in rural areas, while the MoHUA oversees sanitation programs in urban areas. (Statement 1 is incorrect)
• Swachh Bharat Mission 2.0 (SBM 2.0) was launched with an extended focus on achieving a garbage-free India by addressing solid waste management, faecal sludge management, and plastic waste management.
• SBM 2.0 also emphasizes on source segregation of garbage, processing of waste to reduce landfill burden, and ensuring safe disposal of faecal sludge, particularly in smaller towns. (Statement 2 is correct)
• The Swachh Bharat Mission was launched by the Government of India in 2014 to eliminate open defecation and improve solid waste management in both urban and rural areas.
• It has two components:

1. SBM-Gramin (Rural): Focused on making villages Open Defecation Free (ODF) and improving sanitation infrastructure.
2. SBM-Urban: Focused on improving sanitation in cities, including solid waste management, building toilets, and ensuring waste collection.

• SBM 2.0, launched in 2021, aims for sustainability in cleanliness by targeting garbage-free cities and strengthening waste management systems across India.

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/10-years-of-swachh-bharat-mission-its-aims-and-status-on-key-targets-9598732/