DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZ – 12 April 2025

Answer: (b) 2 only

Explanation:

• Statement 1 is incorrect because Bhadra Tiger Reserve is located in Karnataka, not Kerala.
• Statement 2 is correct as the Bhadra River flows through the reserve.

Answer: (b) 2 and 3 only

Explanation:

• Statement 1 is incorrect because Ukai Dam is the second-largest reservoir in Gujarat after the Sardar Sarovar.
• Statement 2 is correct as Ukai Dam was indeed constructed in 1972 for irrigation, power generation, and flood control.
• Statement 3 is correct as the dam’s storage capacity accounts for almost 46% of the total capacity of all other existing dams in Gujarat.

Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only

Explanation:

• Statement 1 is correct. Montelukast is used to prevent asthma attacks and bronchospasm in children aged 6 years and older.
• Statement 2 is correct. Montelukast blocks leukotrienes, substances that cause inflammation in the airways.
• Statement 3 is incorrect. Montelukast was developed by Merck and Co., not Pfizer, and is marketed under the brand name Singulair.

Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only

Explanation:

• Statement 1 is correct. CFMC operates under the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C), based in New Delhi.
• Statement 2 is correct. CFMC involves cooperation between banks, financial intermediaries, telecom service providers, and LEAs to tackle cyber financial crimes.
• Statement 3 is incorrect. The primary aim of CFMC is to tackle online financial crimes, not specifically threats to critical infrastructure.

Answer: (b) 1 and 2 only

Explanation:

• Statement 1 is correct. Nebulae consist of dust and gases, primarily hydrogen and helium.
• Statement 2 is correct. Some nebulae are formed from gas and dust ejected by a Supernova.
• Statement 3 is incorrect. Nebulae can exist in various regions of space, including interstellar space, not just the outer edges of galaxies.