Daily Current Affairs Prelims Quiz 21-02-2023 (Online Prelims Test)

1) Consider the following statements about Sickle Cell Anaemia

1. A modification in the shape of the red blood cell into a crescent shape is one of the characteristics of the disease
2. It also leads to poor blood oxygen levels and blood vessel blockages, causing tissue death
3. In the union budget of FY 2023-24, India is planning to launch a mission to eliminate sickle cell anemia by 2047. 

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2) Consider the following statements about One-horned Rhinos

1. The Rhino Range Countries are India, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Thailand Indonesia, Malaysia and Nepal
2. The Valmiki Tiger Reserve has been selected as one of the potential sites under the National Rhino Conservation Strategy

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3) Consider the following statements about Commission for Social Development

1. India has been elected as the Chair of the 62nd Session of the Commission for Social Development 
2. Commission for Social Development is one of the key commissions tasked with monitoring and carrying out the Copenhagen Declaration
3. It was established by the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)

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4) Consider the following statements about Glacial Lake Outburst Floods

1. Glacial lakes outburst floods result from shrinking glaciers and could cause flooding in the downstream areas
2. Glacial lakes outburst floods  can be triggered by earthquakes and ice avalanches.

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5) Consider the following statements about objectives of NITI Aayog

1. To pay special attention to the sections of our society that may be at risk of not benefiting adequately from economic progress.
2. To provide recommendation to Finance minister about the distribution of revenue between the centre and states to uphold cooperative federalism                              

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