20 MAY 2024

20 MAY 2024

1. When was the Materiovigilance Programme of India (MvPI) launched?
A. July 6, 2015
B. July 6, 2017
C. July 6, 2019
D. July 6, 2021
2. What health risks are associated with the use of calcium carbide for fruit ripening?
A. Dizziness, frequent thirst, and irritation
B. Weakness, difficulty in swallowing, and vomiting
C. Skin ulcers and hazards to handlers
D. All of the above
3. How do glaciers contribute to freshwater sources during dry periods?
A. By absorbing salt from seawater
B. By melting and releasing freshwater
C. By filtering groundwater
D. By causing rainfall
4. Where did Blue Origin’s NS25 complete its 25th flight?
A. Florida
B. West Texas
C. California
D. New Mexico
5. When was the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEEC) first announced?
A. February 2023
B. March 2021
C. June 2020
D. August 2019