Current Affairs - 26-04-2024
1.

Recently seen in news, the term ‘transfer pricing’ is best related to which one of the following?



2.

With reference to ‘Lithium metal’, consider the following statements:

  1. It is the ideal material for heat transfer applications as it has a high melting point.
  2. India currently imports all of its lithium from Australia and Argentina.
  3. There are at present no known resources of Lithium found in India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?


3.

Consider the following statements about ‘black buck’:

  1. It is a species of antelope that is endemic to India.
  2. It is mainly widespread in the north-eastern states of India.
  3. It is accorded the same level of protection as ‘chital’ and ‘sambar’ under the Wildlife Protection Act of 1972. Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?


4.
In which state was the country's first high-quality lithium reserve discovered?


5.
Which country is set to send its first female astronaut to space this year?


6.
In which country did Merkel receive the UNESCO peace prize in Ivory Coast?


7.
On which date is National Women’s Day observed in India?


8.

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

  1. Cyclonic conditions typically include high atmospheric pressure, high humidity, and strong winds.
  2. In the Northern Hemisphere, cyclonic winds rotate clockwise around a low-pressure center,

Select the correct answer using the code given below:



9.

Consider the following statements regarding ‘Marburg virus disease (MVD)’:

  1. MVD is an uncommon yet severe viral hemorrhagic fever that exclusively affects humans only.
  2. This disease is caused by the Marburg virus which is a DNA virus of the filovirus family.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?



10.
Which planet has the highest number of moons, as of 2023?