5 July : Daily Current Affairs Quiz

Answer:  Option C - Nose

Explanation:

• Naegleria fowleri, known as the "brain-eating amoeba," enters the human body through the nasal passage, particularly during activities like swimming in warm freshwater.
• Upon entry, it travels to the brain, causing primary amoebic meningoencephalitis (PAM), a rare but often fatal infection.
• Symptoms include headache, fever, nausea, and seizures. Rapid progression to coma and death can occur within days.
• Prevention focuses on avoiding water-related activities in warm freshwater sources where the amoeba thrives.

Answer:  Option A - Uttar Pradesh

Explanation:

• The Kukrail Gharial Rehabilitation Centre, situated in Uttar Pradesh, plays a crucial role in the conservation of the critically endangered Gharial species.
• It operates captive breeding programs and implements habitat conservation measures to mitigate threats such as habitat loss and pollution.
• By raising awareness and conducting research, the center aims to bolster Gharial populations and ensure their long-term survival in the river systems of northern India

Answer:  Option D - Facilitating domestic production and reducing import dependency in targeted sectors to strengthen self-reliance.

Explanation:

• The Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme introduced by the Government of India aims to bolster domestic manufacturing across strategic sectors.
• It offers financial incentives to eligible companies based on their incremental production levels, thereby encouraging local production and reducing dependence on imports.
• This initiative seeks to enhance India's industrial competitiveness, create employment opportunities, and foster economic growth by incentivizing companies to expand their manufacturing capacities within the country.

Answer:  Option A -  Overseeing the appointment of judges to the Supreme Court and High Courts.

Explanation:

• The Collegium system in India is responsible for recommending appointments and transfers of judges in the Supreme Court and High Courts.
• It comprises senior judges who assess the suitability of candidates based on their legal acumen, integrity, and seniority.
• This system, established through judicial interpretations rather than constitutional mandate, has been pivotal in shaping the judiciary by influencing the composition of higher courts and maintaining judicial independence from executive influence.

Answer:  Option B - The LAC is a line demarcating the areas under Indian and Chinese military control, but its exact location is not officially recognised by both countries.

Explanation:

• The Line of Actual Control (LAC) is a de facto boundary separating territories under Indian and Chinese military control, not officially recognised or mutually agreed upon.
• It varies in perception, leading to frequent disputes and military standoffs. Unlike the McMahon Line (part of the Indo-Tibetan border), the LAC lacks clear demarcation, making it a source of ongoing tension between India and China.