Current Affairs Quiz , 13 Jun 2019

1) Which among the following belongs to orthodox Indian schools of philosophy?

a) Ajivikas
b) Charvaka
c) Buddhism
d) None of the above

Answer: d
• Ajivika is one of the heterodox schools of philosophy like Buddhism and Jainism.
• The Ajivikas’ central belief was that absolutely everything is predetermined by fate, or niyati, and hence human action has no consequence one way or the other.
• Buddhist and Jain texts are very critical of the Ajiviks and Makkhali Goshala, which shows us that the Ajiviks must have been considered fairly important rivals of both.

2) Immunotherapy works by leveraging the body’s own immune system to fight disease. Where does it find application?

a) Cancer treatment
b) HIV-AIDS cure
c) Nippah Medicine
d) None of the above

Answer: a
• The drug works by allowing the immune system’s killer T cells to target cancer. It does this by overcoming a natural “checkpoint” that normal cells place on T cells, so that the immune system will not attack these healthy cells.

3) Climate change is altering habitats such as kelp forests. Where can it be found?

a) Arctic
b) Tropics
c) Equator
d) None of the above

Answer: a
• Lush underwater forests of large brown seaweeds (kelps) are particularly striking in the Arctic, especially in contrast to the land where ice scour (scraping of sea ice against the sea floor) and harsh climates leave the ground barren with little vegetation.

4) DBT Tribal Portal is an initiative of:

a) Ministry of Tribal Affairs
b) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
c) National Commission for Scheduled Tribes
d) None of the above

Answer: a
• Using “DBT Tribal” portal, states can upload data related to beneficiaries, raise queries and give feedback, will reduce the chances of duplication of beneficiary and manipulation.
• Launched by Ministry of Tribal Affairs.

5) SAGAR Programme (Security and Growth for All in the Region) is a term coined by:

a) Sri Lanka
b) Maldives
c) Mauritius
d) India

Answer: d
• SAGAR is a term coined by PM Modi in 2015 during his visit to Seychelles, Mauritius and Sri Lanka