Daily Current Affairs Prelims Quiz 18-10-2024 (Online Prelims Test)

1) Consider the following statements with respect to Central Nervous System Tuberculosis (CNS-TB)

1. It is one of the most dangerous forms of TB that affects the brain, often leading to severe complications or death.
2. Blood-brain barrier (BBB) prevents the medicines from entering the brain, limiting their effectiveness.
3. Chitosan, tiny particles made of a natural material are effective in by-passing BBB to deliver TB medicines directly to the brain through the nose.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

2) Pavana Chitra, sometimes seen in the news recently, is associated with?

3) Consider the following statements with respect to Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)

1. It is a permanent intergovernmental international organization.
2. India is the only SCO member to not endorse China’s Belt and Road Initiative.
3. Iran and Belarus are the members of the organisation.

How many of the statements given above are incorrect?

4) The highest statutory decision-making body on technical matters related to drugs in India is?

5) Yeti of the Himalayas and Yowie of the Australian Outback, sometimes seen in the news recently are examples of?