Daily Current Affair Quiz: 18th November 2020
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November 18, 2020
1. Which of the following statements are true?
1. Genetic changes can be introduced in the cells that produce eggs or sperms of a prospective parent.
2. Human induced pluripotent stem cells can be injected into the embryo of a pig.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans: c
Justification:
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Germline gene therapy targets the reproductive cells, meaning any changes made to the DNA will be passed on to the next generation
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Human -animal chimeras are animals bearing human cells and organs. They offer insights into early human development and disease onset and provide a realistic drug -testing platform
2. “Ulgulan” or the Great Tumult is the description of which of the following events?
(a) The Revolt of 1857
(b) The Mappila Rebellion of 1921
(c) The Indigo Revolt of 1859 – 60
(d) Birsa Munda’s Revolt of 1899 -1900
Ans: d
Justification:
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Munda Rebellion is one of the prominent 19th century tribal rebellions in the subcontinent. Birsa Munda led this movement in the region south of Ranchi in 1899 -1900. the ulgulan, meaning ‘Great Tumult’, sought to establish Munda Raj and independence. The Mundas traditionally enjoyed a preferential rent rate as the khuntkattidar or the original clearer of the forest.
3. Which of the following statement/s is/are true?
1. Pushyamitra Shunga was the founder and first ruler of the Shunga Empire in East India.
2. He was a follower of Hinduism.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans: c
Justification:
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Pushyamitra Shunga was the founder and first ruler of the Shunga Empire in East India. He was a follower of Hinduism. Pushyamitra was originally a Senapati “General” of the Maurya Empire.
4. Which of the following statement/s is/are true?
1. Artificial Intelligence (AI) refers to the simulation of human intelligence in machines that are programmed to think like humans and mimic their actions.
2. AI has been used in disease diagnosis, creating songs like ‘I am AI’ and ‘Daddy’s Car’ and creating short stories and fictions.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans: c
Justification:
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) refers to the simulation of human intelligence in machines that are programmed to think like humans and mimic their actions. Artificial Intelligence has various applications in today’s society. in multiple industries, such as Healthcare, entertainment, finance, education, etc. AI has been used in disease diagnosis, creating songs like ‘I am AI’ and ‘Daddy’s Car’ and creating short stories and fictions
5. Malavikagnimitram was written by?
(a) Kalidasa
(b) Vararuji
(c) Panini
(d) Avvaiyar
Ans: a
Justification:
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Kalidasa was a famous Sanskrit writer and poet in the court of Chandragupta II (Vikramaditya). Kalidasa was the author of three famous plays. Abhijnanasakuntalam :tells the story of King Dushyanta and Shakuntala Malavikagnimitram -tells the story love of King Agnimitra with Malavika Raghuvamsa (“Raghu Dynasty “) and Kumarasambhava
