DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZ – 24 February 2025

Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2

Explanation:

1. Inquiry Requirement: Article 311 mandates an inquiry where the employee is informed of the charges and given a reasonable opportunity to defend themselves. This statement is correct.
2. Authority for Dismissal: A civil servant can only be removed by the appointing authority or another person of the same rank. This statement is correct.

Answer: (d) 1, 2, and 3

Explanation:

1. Risk Identification: Genetic screening is indeed used to identify individuals at a higher risk of developing a particular disorder. This statement is correct.
2. Changes Identification: It identifies changes in an individual’s genetic material, such as chromosomes, genes, or proteins. This statement is correct.
3. Trait Determination: Genetic material carries information important for determining various traits, including hair and eye color. This statement is correct.

Answer: (c) 1 and 3 only

Explanation:

1. First Global Outpost: WHO GCTM is the first global outpost centre for traditional medicine. This statement is correct.
2. Establishing Ministry: It was established under the Ministry of AYUSH, not the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. This statement is incorrect.
3. Foundation Stone: The foundation stone for the centre was laid in April 2022. This statement is correct.

Answer: (b) 2 and 3 only

Explanation:

1. Vehicle Configuration: The Kamaz-53949 Typhoon-K is a 4×4 MRAP vehicle, not 6×6. This statement is incorrect.
2. Development: It was developed by Remdiesel, a subsidiary of KamAZ. This statement is correct.
3. Explosion Resistance: The vehicle can withstand the impact of an 8 kg TNT explosion under the floor and a 10 kg TNT explosion under the wheels. This statement is correct.

Answer: (c) 1 and 3 only

Explanation:

1. Availability: The MSSC scheme was announced in Budget 2023 and will remain available for a two-year period, up to March 2025. This statement is correct.
2. Deposit Amount: The maximum deposit amount under this scheme is Rs 2 lakh, not Rs 5 lakh. This statement is incorrect.
3. Interest Rate: The MSSC scheme offers a fixed interest rate of 7.5 percent, which is correct.