Daily Current Affairs Quiz: March 19, 2024
March 19, 2024
1. Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD), recently seen in the news, is related to which one of the following?
[A] Viral disease of livestock
[B] Bacterial disease of livestock
[C] Fungus disease of Birds
[D] Plant disease
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Correct Answer: A [Viral disease of livestock]
Notes:
Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) has hit 60% of milch cattle in Pilibhit district, Uttar Pradesh. FMD, a highly contagious viral disease, affects livestock like cattle, swine, sheep, and goats. It’s not harmful to horses, dogs, or cats. Intensively reared animals are more prone. FMD is a transboundary animal disease, affecting livestock production and trade. It’s caused by an aphthovirus and characterized by fever and blister-like sores. Recovery is common but leads to production losses.
2. Exercise “LAMITIYE, recently seen in the news, is conducted between which two countries?
[A] India and Japan
[B] India and Australia
[C] India and Egypt
[D] India and Seychelles
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Correct Answer: D [India and Seychelles]
Notes:
The Indian Army contingent embarked for Seychelles for the Tenth edition of Joint Military Exercise “LAMITIYE-2024”. This biennial event, meaning ‘Friendship’ in Creole, fosters cooperation between the Indian Army and Seychelles Defence Forces (SDF). 45 personnel from each side will participate, aiming to enhance interoperability in Sub-conventional Operations. The exercise, under Chapter VII of the UN Charter, promotes bilateral military relations, exchanging skills, experiences, and tactical drills in a Semi-Urban environment.
3. Recently, which state government has agreed to implement the PM SHRI Schools scheme by signing an MoU with the Ministry of Education?
[A] Maharashtra
[B] Tamil Nadu
[C] Uttar Pradesh
[D] Gujarat
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Correct Answer: B [Tamil Nadu]
Notes:
In March 2024, the Tamil Nadu government agreed to implement the PM SHRI (Prime Minister Schools for Rising India) scheme by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Education. The scheme aims to improve the quality of education in Tamil Nadu and upgrade existing government schools to become model schools for the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
4. Bugun Liocichla, recently seen in the news, belongs to which one of the following species?
[A] Spider
[B] Fish
[C] Bird
[D] Butterfly
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Correct Answer: C [Bird]
Notes:
Arunachal Bugun Tribe generously donates land in Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary for the protection of critically endangered Bugun Liocichla, a small babbler bird with olive-grey plumage and black cap, measuring only 20 cm. Discovered by astrophysicist Ramana Athreya in 2006, this species is exclusive to Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary. With just 14 individuals spotted in Braiduah village, it’s India’s first bird discovery post-independence, facing severe endangerment.
5. Tamilisai Soundararajan, who announced her resignation recently, was the governor of which state?
[A] Karnataka
[B] Kerala
[C] Telangana
[D] Odisha
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Correct Answer: C [Telangana]
Notes:
Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan resigned from her post on Monday, citing a desire to serve the public directly, amidst speculation of contesting the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in Tamil Nadu. Also the Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry, she submitted her resignation from both positions to President Droupadi Murmu.
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