Welcome to your Daily Current Affairs – March
1. Which of the following statements are correct regarding the crash of an IAF Sukhoi-30MKI in Assam? 1. The Sukhoi-30MKI is a fourth-generation multirole fighter jet used by the Indian Air Force (IAF). 2. The IAF’s current fleet of Sukhoi-30MKIs faces challenges in terms of modernization and maintenance. 3. The crash underscores concerns related to the declining strength of the IAF’s fighter jet fleet, especially amidst an aging inventory. 4. The Sukhoi-30MKI is a single-engine fighter jet used primarily for air-to-air combat. Select the correct answer:
2. Which of the following best describes the impact of the US Treasury Secretary’s waiver allowing India to purchase stranded Russian oil? 1. The waiver is part of broader efforts to ensure stability in the global energy market. 2. The waiver only affects India’s energy security and has no global significance. 3. The waiver aims to help India gain access to Russian oil supplies that were previously stranded due to logistics challenges. 4. India will receive preferential rates for Russian oil imports due to the waiver. Select the correct answer:
3. Which of the following statements are correct about a country’s achievement in eliminating leprosy as a public health problem? 1. The country became the first to be verified by the WHO for eliminating leprosy as a public health problem. 2. Leprosy remains a challenge in some countries, where global cases of leprosy are still reported. 3. Leprosy is fully treatable through multidrug therapy, reducing the global burden of the disease. 4. The achievement was largely attributed to the introduction of a new vaccine for leprosy. Select the correct answer:
The region shares borders with two neighboring countries, making it strategically significant. Select the correct answer:
Which of the following statements are correct regarding the conservation efforts in a valley? 1. A local group has been monitoring a bird species for over 20 years, inspired by a call from a spiritual leader. 2. The bird species is classified as “Critically Endangered” by the IUCN. 3. The village community has played a critical role in ensuring the survival of the bird fledglings as they migrate. 4. The region is the only known breeding site for this bird species. Select the correct answer:
Which of the following statements are true about an industrial gas leak incident? 1. The gas is a highly corrosive chemical used in manufacturing detergents, dyes, and petrochemicals. 2. The gas leak incident caused severe respiratory issues and eye damage among several people. 3. The gas is a solution of sulfur trioxide dissolved in concentrated sulfuric acid, posing health risks like respiratory distress and skin burns. 4. The gas leak was contained by the local government using conventional firefighting techniques. Select the correct answer:
Which of the following statements are correct regarding a country’s achievement in eliminating leprosy as a public health problem? 1. The country is the first in the Americas to receive WHO verification for eliminating leprosy. 2. Leprosy is a chronic infectious disease caused by a specific bacterium. 3. The elimination of leprosy in the country was achieved through improved diagnosis, surveillance, and multidrug therapy (MDT). 4. Another country has also achieved similar success in eliminating leprosy. Select the correct answer:
