UPSC Current Affairs Quiz: January 5-6, 2025

Which of the following is/are correct statements about viral diseases?

1. Mpox causes fever and rash similar to smallpox but is less severe.
2. Lassa Fever is prevalent in East Africa.
3. Nipah Virus Infection can cause severe respiratory and neurological issues.
4. Rift Valley Fever is spread by mosquitoes and affects both animals and humans.

Select the correct option from the codes given below:

With reference to National Sports Awards, consider the following statements:

1. The Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award is the highest sporting honor in India.
2. The Dronacharya Award is given only to coaches of Olympic sports.
3. The Arjuna Award is named after a character from the Mahabharata.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following pairs:

Baobab	Known for its longevity and ability to store water
Giant Sequoia	Largest tree species by volume and fire-resistant
Mangrove	Most effective at carbon capture among tree species

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

Consider the following:

1. Pallas's cat
2. Snow leopard
3. Lion-tailed Macaque
4. Indian Bison

Which of the above is/are classified as "Vulnerable" by the IUCN?

Consider the following pairs:

Strait of Hormuz	Connecting the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman.
Bosporus Strait	Key passage for maritime traffic between the Mediterranean and the Black Sea.
Bab-el-Mandeb Strait	Narrow waterway that connects the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden and the Indian Ocean
Strait of Gibraltar	Links the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea.

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

Consider the following:

1. Prayagraj
2. Varanasi
3. Haridwar
4. Ujjain

Which of the following is the correct order of the above cities from west to east?

Consider the following:

1. Ebola Virus
2. Marburg Virus
3. Lassa Fever Virus

Which of the above is/are classified as viral hemorrhagic fevers?

With reference to green ammonia manufacturing, consider the following statements:

1. Green ammonia is produced using renewable energy sources.
2. It can be used directly as a fuel for vehicles.
3. Green ammonia has applications in hydrogen storage and transportation.
4. It is a key component in producing nitrogen fertilizers.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Which of the following countries is landlocked?

1. Eswatini
2. Bhutan
3. Kyrgyzstan

Select the correct option from the codes given below:

Which of the following correctly describes atmospheric phenomena?

1. Jet Stream is a fast-flowing air current in the upper atmosphere.
2. Chinook Winds are cold descending winds.
3. Katabatic Winds are common in Antarctica.
4. Pineapple Express affects polar regions.

Select the correct option from the codes given below: