DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZ – 7 April 2025

Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only

Explanation:

• Statement 1 is correct. Satkosia Tiger Reserve is located in Odisha and spans across the districts of Angul, Cuttack, Boudh, and Nayagarh.
• Statement 2 is correct. The Mahanadi River flows through the reserve, contributing to its diverse landscape.
• Statement 3 is incorrect. The core area of the reserve is 523.61 sq.km, not more than 600 sq.km.

Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only

Explanation:

• Statement 1 is correct. Laos is indeed the only landlocked country in Southeast Asia.
• Statement 2 is correct. The Mekong River forms much of Laos’s boundary with Myanmar and Thailand.
• Statement 3 is incorrect. Laos is a one-party communist state, not a multi-party democracy.

Answer: (b) Hemoglobin interference

Explanation:

• Option (b) is correct. Prolonged use of Acetanilide can interfere with hemoglobin function, leading to toxic side effects.

Answer: (b) 2 and 3 only

Explanation:

• Statement 1 is incorrect. FMD does not affect humans; it is a disease of livestock.
• Statement 2 is correct. FMD is caused by an aphthovirus from the Picornaviridae family.
• Statement 3 is correct. The virus can be transmitted through aerosolized particles from infected animals.

Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only

Explanation:

• Statement 1 is correct. Anti-Dumping Duty is indeed a protectionist tariff imposed on foreign imports priced below fair market value.
• Statement 2 is correct. The purpose of Anti-Dumping Duty is to correct the distortions caused by dumping and ensure fair trade.
• Statement 3 is incorrect. Anti-Dumping Duty is imposed only if there is evidence of injury or threat to the domestic market.