UPSC Prelims 2025 Timed Daily Quiz – 20th April 2025 (Current Affairs & Static)
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20th April, 2025
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20th April, 2025
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Question 1Which country was newly certified malaria-free in 2024 by WHO?
Which country was newly certified malaria-free in 2024 by WHO?
Nigeria
Brazil
Egypt
Thailand
Question 2What causes arctic air to move south during winter storms?
What causes arctic air to move south during winter storms?
Weakening of polar vortex
Earth’s rotation
Collapse of jet streams
Oceanic heating
Question 3What role does the esterase enzyme from Sulfobacillus acidophilus play?
What role does the esterase enzyme from Sulfobacillus acidophilus play?
Fertilizer enhancement
Plasticizer degradation
Water purification
Cancer treatment
Question 4What is the primary function of the Taronga CryDiversity Bank?
What is the primary function of the Taronga CryDiversity Bank?
Carbon trading
Whale tracking
Cloud seeding
Coral genetic cryopreservation
Question 5What is the leading cause of global nitrogen emissions?
What is the leading cause of global nitrogen emissions?
Livestock farming
Fertilizer imports
Ocean currents
Factory smoke