26th February 2024 | [Quiz] Current | For Prelims 2024

Consider the following statements about the Bubonic Plague, also known as the Black Death:

1. There were three forms of the plague: bubonic, septicemic, and pneumonic, with bubonic being the most common.
2. The causative agent of the plague was the Yersinia pestis bacterium, transmitted by the bites of infected fleas.
3. All forms of the plague were effectively treated with traditional herbal remedies during the 14th century.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following statements about Mahavira:

1. Mahavira, also known as Vardhamana, was the 24th and last Tirthankara of Jainism.
2. He was born into a royal family in the Vrijji /Vajji Mahajanapada, which is present-day Bihar, India.
3. Mahavira attained enlightenment after practicing meditation and severe austerities for over a decade.
4. The core of Mahavira's teachings includes the five vows: ahimsa, satya, asteya, brahmacharya, and aparigraha.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding INTERPOL Notices:

1. A Red Notice is issued to warn about a person's criminal activities and potential threat to public safety.
2. A Yellow Notice is used to help locate missing persons or to identify individuals who cannot identify themselves.
3. Black Notices are utilized to collect additional information about a person’s identity or activities in relation to a crime.
4. INTERPOL–United Nations Security Council Special Notices are issued for individuals targeted by UN Security Council Sanctions Committees.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following statements about MnBi2S4 and its properties:

1. MnBi2S4, known as graţianite, is a common mineral found in a wide range of electronic devices.
2. It belongs to the unique class of materials known as magnetoelectric multiferroics, exhibiting both magnetism and ferroelectricity.

Which of the above given statements are correct?

Consider the following statements about Hawksbill sea turtles (Eretmochelys imbricata):

1. Hawksbill sea turtles are recognized for their fast swimming capabilities and their distinct orange, brown, or yellow carapace.
2. They are listed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species and entered Appendix I of the CMS in 1985.
3. Major threats to their survival include pollution, poaching, and climate change, among others.
4. Hawksbill turtles are herbivores, primarily feeding on seagrasses and algae.

How many of the above statements are correct?