Daily Current Affairs Quiz-25 March 2024
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
With reference to the Nagara style of temple architecture, consider the following statements:
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(b) Only two
The Ram Temple in Ayodhya will be inaugurated on January 22. Chandrakant Sompura, and his son Ashish created the structure in the Nagara style of temple construction.
The Nagara style of temple architecture emerged some time in the fifth century CE, during the late Gupta period, in northern India. Hence, statement 4 is not correct.
Nagara temples are built on a raised plinth, with the garbha griha (sanctum sanctorum) — where the idol of the deity rests — the most sacred part of the temple. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
Towering over the garbha griha is the shikhara (literally ‘mountain peak’), the most distinguishable aspect of Nagara style temples. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
Typical Nagara style temple also comprises a circumambulatory passage around the garbha griha, and one or more mandapas (halls) on the same axis it. Hence, statement 3 is not correct.Incorrect
(b) Only two
The Ram Temple in Ayodhya will be inaugurated on January 22. Chandrakant Sompura, and his son Ashish created the structure in the Nagara style of temple construction.
The Nagara style of temple architecture emerged some time in the fifth century CE, during the late Gupta period, in northern India. Hence, statement 4 is not correct.
Nagara temples are built on a raised plinth, with the garbha griha (sanctum sanctorum) — where the idol of the deity rests — the most sacred part of the temple. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
Towering over the garbha griha is the shikhara (literally ‘mountain peak’), the most distinguishable aspect of Nagara style temples. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
Typical Nagara style temple also comprises a circumambulatory passage around the garbha griha, and one or more mandapas (halls) on the same axis it. Hence, statement 3 is not correct. -
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
With reference to the hydroxychloroquine, consider the following statements:
1. It has been used to treat malaria.
2. It is used to treat autoimmune disorders.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?Correct
(c) Both 1 and 2
Researchers have linked hydroxychloroquine — an antimalarial drug that was briefly promoted by former US President Donald Trump and others as a “miracle” medicine for COVID-19 — to an increased mortality rate of up to 11%.
Hydroxychloroquine has been used to treat malaria for several decades. It serves to alleviate pain and inflammation. It is typically ingested for a brief time until the condition is resolved. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
The drug is also used to treat autoimmune disorders, such as lupus. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
Its anti-inflammatory properties have reduced the need for higher doses of other lupus treatments.
Most people do not experience side effects, but it sometimes causes stomach pain, digestive problems, such as nausea or diarrhea, dryness of skin or damage to the eyes after prolonged use.Incorrect
(c) Both 1 and 2
Researchers have linked hydroxychloroquine — an antimalarial drug that was briefly promoted by former US President Donald Trump and others as a “miracle” medicine for COVID-19 — to an increased mortality rate of up to 11%.
Hydroxychloroquine has been used to treat malaria for several decades. It serves to alleviate pain and inflammation. It is typically ingested for a brief time until the condition is resolved. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
The drug is also used to treat autoimmune disorders, such as lupus. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
Its anti-inflammatory properties have reduced the need for higher doses of other lupus treatments.
Most people do not experience side effects, but it sometimes causes stomach pain, digestive problems, such as nausea or diarrhea, dryness of skin or damage to the eyes after prolonged use. -
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following ports:
1. Port of Hodeidah
2. Gwadar Port
3. Chabahar Port
4. Port of Duqm
What is the correct chronological order of these ports from west to east?Correct
Consider the following ports:
1. Port of Hodeidah
2. Gwadar Port
3. Chabahar Port
4. Port of Duqm
What is the correct chronological order of these ports from west to east?Incorrect
Consider the following ports:
1. Port of Hodeidah
2. Gwadar Port
3. Chabahar Port
4. Port of Duqm
What is the correct chronological order of these ports from west to east? -
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Kural is a collection of 1,330 couplets that are an essential part of every Tamil household. It was written by:
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(a) Thiruvalluvar
Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi celebrated Thiruvalluvar Day by sharing an image of the philosopher-poet dressed in saffron and describing him as “the revered poet, great philosopher, and brightest saint of Bharatiya Sanatan tradition”.
Thiruvalluvar is revered as an ancient saint, poet, and philosopher by Tamils, irrespective of their religion. Thiruvalluvar is fondly referred to as Valluvar by Tamils.
He is an essential anchor for Tamils in tracing their cultural roots; Tamils are taught to learn his couplets word-for-word and follow his teachings in their daily living.
He wrote Kural, a collection of 1,330 couplets (‘kurals’ in Tamil), which are an essential part of every Tamil household — in the same way as, say, the Bhagavad Gita or the Ramayana is in traditional North Indian Hindu households.Incorrect
(a) Thiruvalluvar
Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi celebrated Thiruvalluvar Day by sharing an image of the philosopher-poet dressed in saffron and describing him as “the revered poet, great philosopher, and brightest saint of Bharatiya Sanatan tradition”.
Thiruvalluvar is revered as an ancient saint, poet, and philosopher by Tamils, irrespective of their religion. Thiruvalluvar is fondly referred to as Valluvar by Tamils.
He is an essential anchor for Tamils in tracing their cultural roots; Tamils are taught to learn his couplets word-for-word and follow his teachings in their daily living.
He wrote Kural, a collection of 1,330 couplets (‘kurals’ in Tamil), which are an essential part of every Tamil household — in the same way as, say, the Bhagavad Gita or the Ramayana is in traditional North Indian Hindu households. -
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements with reference to the Moon Mission seen in the news:
1. Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) launched by NASA has successfully landed on the Moon’s surface.
2. The SLIM mission is called the Moon Sniper because it attempted to land within 100 metres of its target.
Which of the above statements is/are not correct?Correct
(a) 1 only
The club of countries that can soft-land spacecraft on the Moon is continuing to grow, with Japan being the latest addition.
The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) on Friday confirmed that its Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) successfully landed on the Moon’s surface at 8.50 PM IST on Friday. Hence, statement 1 is not correct.
Despite the successful landing, the “Moon Sniper” has a major issue — its solar cells are not generating power.
With the landing, the list of countries that have soft-landed a spacecraft on the Moon now has five members — the United States, the erstwhile Soviet Union, China, India and Japan.
The SLIM mission is called the Moon Sniper because it attempted to land within 100 metres of its target. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
Usually, spacecraft have an accuracy of within a few kilometres from its target. JAXA believes this technology can be a powerful tool in future exploration as it can be used to reach hilly parts of the Moon that could be a source of oxygen and water. These life-sustaining elements also have an important use as fuel source for rocketsIncorrect
(a) 1 only
The club of countries that can soft-land spacecraft on the Moon is continuing to grow, with Japan being the latest addition.
The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) on Friday confirmed that its Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) successfully landed on the Moon’s surface at 8.50 PM IST on Friday. Hence, statement 1 is not correct.
Despite the successful landing, the “Moon Sniper” has a major issue — its solar cells are not generating power.
With the landing, the list of countries that have soft-landed a spacecraft on the Moon now has five members — the United States, the erstwhile Soviet Union, China, India and Japan.
The SLIM mission is called the Moon Sniper because it attempted to land within 100 metres of its target. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
Usually, spacecraft have an accuracy of within a few kilometres from its target. JAXA believes this technology can be a powerful tool in future exploration as it can be used to reach hilly parts of the Moon that could be a source of oxygen and water. These life-sustaining elements also have an important use as fuel source for rockets