Daily Current Affairs Prelims Quiz 30-04-2025 (Online Prelims Test)

1) Which of the following statements accurately describe RNA silencing in plants?

1. RNA silencing is a natural defence mechanism in plants to combat viral infections.
2. When a virus infects a plant, it introduces double-stranded RNA (dsRNA).
3. The plant responds by activating Dicer-like enzymes (DCLs), which slice the dsRNA into small fragments called small interfering RNAs (siRNAs).

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

2) Consider the following statements regarding Recent I4C’s inclusion under PMLA, 2002

1. I4C is the 27th entity authorized to share information with the Enforcement Directorate under Section 66 of PMLA, 2002.
2. I4C operates under the Ministry of Finance to combat cyber-enabled financial crimes.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

3) Consider the following statements regarding Pandit Chatur Lal

1. He was the first Indian percussionist to introduce tabla to the West in the 1950s.
2. He formed the Indo-jazz ensemble Shakti.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

4) Consider the following statements regarding the National Investigation Agency (NIA)

1. The NIA was established under the National Investigation Agency Act, 2008, after the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks.
2. NIA comes under the Ministry of Defence.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

5) Consider the following statements regarding the senior healthcare-centric extension of Ayushman Vay Vandana scheme

1. It provides Rs 5 lakh health coverage to all citizens aged 70 years and above, regardless of socio-economic status.
2. Senior citizens must forgo private health insurance to avail benefits under this extension.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?