DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZ – 21 January 2025

Answer:d

Explanation:

• Tamil Nadu and Kerala have initiated the use of 3HP for Tuberculosis Preventive Treatment (TPT), even though the Central TB Division has not supplied the drugs to these states.
• 3HP is a WHO-endorsed short-course TPT regimen that involves a weekly combination of high-dose Isoniazid (H) and high-dose Rifapentine (P) for three months.
• Compared to isoniazid preventive treatment, 3HP is linked to notably reduced hepatotoxicity and increased rates of treatment completion.

Answer: c) Located on the Delhi-Haryana border, characterized by Northern Tropical Thorn Forests

Explanation: Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary is situated on the Southern Delhi Ridge of the Aravalli hill range on the Delhi-Haryana border. The vegetation in the sanctuary falls under the category of Northern Tropical Thorn Forests.

Answer: b) A rare species of jellyfish discovered near Tokyo, Japan

Explanation: Santjordia pagesi is a newly discovered species of jellyfish found near the Ogasawara Islands, about 600 miles southeast of Tokyo, Japan. Its distinctive features include a cross-shaped stomach.

Answer: b

Explanation:

• Scientists recently made a discovery of an uncommon 6-planet system.
• This planetary system exhibits an occurrence known as orbital resonance.
• Orbital resonance involves a system with two or more satellites, including planets, orbiting a common central body.
• In this particular system, the orbital mean motions of the planets are in a ratio of small whole numbers.
• Astronomers found this exceptionally rare phenomenon in a nearby star system.
• The six planets in this system orbit their central star in synchronization with a rhythmic pattern.

Answer: b) Prevents elephant accidents on railway tracks using AI-based algorithms and optical fibres

Explanation: Gajraj Suraksha is a technology designed to prevent elephant accidents on railway tracks. It utilizes an AI-based algorithm and a network of sensitive optical fibre cables to detect elephants getting close to railway tracks, triggering signals to inform authorities and prevent potential collisions.