UPSC Current Affairs Quiz 10/05/2021

Recently, 2-deoxy-D-glucose (2-DG), a new anti-COVID-19 drug has been developed in India. In this context, consider the following statements:

1) This new drug has been developed by Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) in collaboration with Zydus Cadila Healthcare.

2) The drug comes in powder form in sachet, which is taken orally by dissolving it in water.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM):

1) The Andaman and Nicobar Islands became the third State/UT in the country to achieve 100% coverage of rural households with tap water supply after Goa and Telangana.

2) Under JJM, emphasis is given to grey water management through soak pits and reuse water for agriculture, forestry, horticulture purposes.

Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?

Consider the following statements with regards to Arctic Council:

1) It is a high-level intergovernmental forum to promote cooperation, coordination, and interaction towards sustainable development and environmental protection in the Arctic.

2) India enjoys ‘Permanent’ status in the Arctic Council with twelve other countries.

3) India’s engagement with the Arctic dates back to 1920 with the signing of the Svalbard Treaty in Paris.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding ‘Mucormycosis’:

1) It is a disease that affects those people who are suffering from tuberculosis.

2) It is also known as Black Fungus.

3) The said infection is categorised as a communicable disease.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Recently, Supreme Court has set up national task force to streamline oxygen allocation. In this context, consider the following statements:

1) Currently, the task force has been mandated to work on assessing and making recommendations for Delhi and Maharashtra only based on the need for, availability and distribution of medical oxygen.

2) The tenure of the task force shall be three months initially.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?