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Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – July 29, 2022 [Mock Test]
Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – July 29, 2022 [Mock Test]
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1. Identify the Buddhist cave from the statements given below:
- It is the largest Hinayana Buddhist chaitya (temple) in India.
- These were built during the Satvahana rule in India in 2ndand 3rd century BC.
- These are located in Maharashtra.
- These are protected under the Archaeological Survey of India.
Choose the correct option using the codes given below:
[A] Karle Caves
[B] Kanheri Caves
[C] Jogeshwari Caves
[D] Bhaja Caves
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Correct Answer: A [Karle Caves]
Notes:
- The Karla Caves are a complex of ancient Buddhist Indian rock-cut caves at Karli near Lonavala, Maharashtra. These caves were built during the Satvahana rule in India in 2nd and 3rd century BC. Karla Cave is the largest Hinayana Buddhist chaitya (temple) in India. These are protected under the Archaeological Survey of India.
- Kanheri caves are located near Mumbai. They were built during 2ndto 9th century AD. They belong to the Hinayana phase of Buddhist architecture.
- Jogeshwari caves were constructed during the second half of the 8th These are located in Salsette Island. They belong to the last stages of Mahayana Buddhism. Brahmanical shrines are also found here.
- Bhaja caves are located near Pune. They are believed to be excavated in 2ndcentury BC. It belongs to the Hinayana Buddhism sect in Maharashtra. These caves are notable for their indications of the awareness of wooden architecture. The carvings prove that tabla – a percussion instrument – was used in India for at least 2300 years.
2. Consider the following statements regarding the places where Buddhist councils have been held:
- India
- Sri Lanka
- Myanmar
- Cambodia
Which of the above places have hosted a Buddhist council?
[A] Only 1
[B] 1, 2 and 3
[C] Only 1 and 2
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: B [1, 2 and 3]
Notes:
Buddhist councils have been held in India (e.g. first, second, and fourth councils in Kashmir), Sri Lanka (first Theravada Fourth Council), and Myanmar (fifth and sixth councils in Mandalay and Yangon). No historic Buddhist council was held in Cambodia. Therefore, only statements 1, 2 and 3 are correct.
3. Which of the following have been recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) for the treatment or prevention of malaria?
- RTS, S recombinant protein-based vaccine
- Artemisinin-based combination therapies
- Chloroquine-based therapy
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 3
[C] Only 1, 2 & 3
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Only 1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
RTS, S (Mosquirix) is a WHO-recommended malaria vaccine for children. Artemisinin-based combination therapies (ACTs) are WHO-recommended for treating Plasmodium falciparum malaria. Chloroquine-based therapy is recommended for treating Plasmodium vivax malaria. All three options are included in WHO recommendations for malaria treatment or prevention.
Originally written on
July 29, 2022
and last modified on
July 29, 2022.
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