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10 PM Quiz: May 21, 2018
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- Question 1 of 6
1. Question
1 pointsAkademik Lomonosov, recently seen in the news, refers to:
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Akademik Lomonosov, also called the “Floating Chernobyl”. It is currently stationed in the port city of Murmansk. It has been designed and built by Rosatom, Russia’s nuclear energy agency.
The 144-by-30-metre (472-by-98-foot) barge holds two reactors with two 35 megawatt nuclear reactors that are similar to those used to power icebreaker ships.The barge can produce enough electricity to power a town of 200,000 residents, far more than the 5,000 live in Russia’s northernmost town
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Akademik Lomonosov, also called the “Floating Chernobyl”. It is currently stationed in the port city of Murmansk. It has been designed and built by Rosatom, Russia’s nuclear energy agency.
The 144-by-30-metre (472-by-98-foot) barge holds two reactors with two 35 megawatt nuclear reactors that are similar to those used to power icebreaker ships.The barge can produce enough electricity to power a town of 200,000 residents, far more than the 5,000 live in Russia’s northernmost town
- Question 2 of 6
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements with respect to Pakal Dul Hydroelectric Project:
1)The 1,000-MW Pakal Dul hydroelectric project, which is being constructed by the Chenab Valley Power Projects (CVPP) in Kishtwar district
2)It will be the first storage dam in Jammu and Kashmir on completion.
Which of the above given statements is/are correct?
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The 1,000-MW Pakal Dul hydroelectric project, which is being constructed by the Chenab Valley Power Projects (CVPP) in Kishtwar district, will be the first-ever power project in Jammu and Kashmir with a storage capacity in 0.5 million acres of area.On completion, it will become the largest dam in Jammu and Kashmir. It would also provide 12% free power to the state.
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The 1,000-MW Pakal Dul hydroelectric project, which is being constructed by the Chenab Valley Power Projects (CVPP) in Kishtwar district, will be the first-ever power project in Jammu and Kashmir with a storage capacity in 0.5 million acres of area.On completion, it will become the largest dam in Jammu and Kashmir. It would also provide 12% free power to the state.
- Question 3 of 6
3. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following organisations recently held an emergency summit to discuss the Israeli violence against Palestinian protesters in the Gaza Strip?
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The OIC Meet was held in Istanbul to discuss Israeli violence against Palestinian protesters in the Gaza Strip.The U.S. relocation of its embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem on Monday sparked protest in which more than 60 Palestinians were killed. Turkey to recalled its ambassadors to Tel Aviv and Washington and called for an extraordinary OIC summit in Istanbul. In the meeting, Turkey said that the Islamic world must ensure that “Israeli authorities and Israeli soldiers who point a gun at defenseless people are held to account.”
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The OIC Meet was held in Istanbul to discuss Israeli violence against Palestinian protesters in the Gaza Strip.The U.S. relocation of its embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem on Monday sparked protest in which more than 60 Palestinians were killed. Turkey to recalled its ambassadors to Tel Aviv and Washington and called for an extraordinary OIC summit in Istanbul. In the meeting, Turkey said that the Islamic world must ensure that “Israeli authorities and Israeli soldiers who point a gun at defenseless people are held to account.”
- Question 4 of 6
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements with respect to Nipah Virus, recently seen in the news:
1)Nipah virus affects only human beings, animals just act as hosts.
2)The natural host of the virus are fruit bats belonging to the Pteropodidae family.
3)There is no vaccine for the virus yet. The main treatment for those infected is intensive supportive care.
Which of the above given statements is/are correct?
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Nipah virus (NiV) infection is a newly emerging zoonosis that causes severe disease in both animals and humans. The natural host of the virus are fruit bats of the Pteropodidae Family, Pteropus genus.NiV was first identified during an outbreak of disease that took place in Kampung Sungai Nipah, Malaysia in 1998. NiV is also capable of causing disease in pigs and other domestic animals. There is no vaccine for either humans or animals. The primary treatment for human cases is intensive supportive care.
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Nipah virus (NiV) infection is a newly emerging zoonosis that causes severe disease in both animals and humans. The natural host of the virus are fruit bats of the Pteropodidae Family, Pteropus genus.NiV was first identified during an outbreak of disease that took place in Kampung Sungai Nipah, Malaysia in 1998. NiV is also capable of causing disease in pigs and other domestic animals. There is no vaccine for either humans or animals. The primary treatment for human cases is intensive supportive care.
- Question 5 of 6
5. Question
1 pointsThe purpose of Red Notice issued by Interpol is to:
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Red Notice: To seek the location and arrest of wanted persons with a view to extradition or similar lawful action.
Blue Notice: To collect additional information about a person’s identity, location or activities in relation to a crime.
Green Notice:To provide warnings and intelligence about persons who have committed criminal offences and are likely to repeat these crimes in other countries.
Orange Notice:To warn of an event, a person, an object or a process representing a serious and imminent threat to public safety.
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Red Notice: To seek the location and arrest of wanted persons with a view to extradition or similar lawful action.
Blue Notice: To collect additional information about a person’s identity, location or activities in relation to a crime.
Green Notice:To provide warnings and intelligence about persons who have committed criminal offences and are likely to repeat these crimes in other countries.
Orange Notice:To warn of an event, a person, an object or a process representing a serious and imminent threat to public safety.
- Question 6 of 6
6. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following countries does not share a border with Venezuela?
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