Current Affairs Quiz – 17th July 2024

1. Consider the following statements about the FishMIP (Fisheries and Marine Ecosystem Model Intercomparison Project) Initiative:

1. It is a collaborative initiative aimed at improving the understanding and projection of the impacts of climate change on fisheries and marine ecosystems.
2. It brings together disparate marine ecosystem models to provide more robust and reliable predictions for the seafood sector and policymakers.
3. It is coordinated by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

2. Which of the following statements about the ‘One Scientist, One Product’ scheme launched by ICAR is/are correct?

1. The scheme aims to enhance specialization and improve research efficiency in the agricultural sector.
2. ICAR has set a target to develop 100 new seed varieties and create 100 new farm technologies within 100 days under this scheme.
3. The scheme has led to the release of 2,593 high-yielding crop varieties, of which 2,177 are climate-resilient and 150 are bio-fortified.

3.  Which of the following statements about the Chandipura virus is/are correct?

1. The Chandipura virus is a mosquito-borne disease that primarily affects children between the ages of 9 months and 14 years.
2. Symptoms of Chandipura virus infection include sudden onset of high fever, severe headache, vomiting, convulsions, seizures, and unconsciousness.
3. The Chandipura virus was first identified in India in 2003-2004 during outbreaks in central India.
4. The case fatality rate associated with Chandipura virus infections ranges from 56% to 75%.

4. Which of the following statements about the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) is correct?

5.  Which of the following statements about the Central Information Commission (CIC) is correct?