30 Apr, 2024

1. Consider the following statements regarding the 'Great Rift Valley,' near which at least 40 people died after a recent dam collapsed following heavy rains:

  1. The Great Rift Valley in East Africa is part of the larger East African Rift System.
  2. Currently, this region is not geologically active, so it does not experience any earthquakes or volcanoes.
  3. Some of Africa's tallest mountains, like Mount Kilimanjaro, Mount Kenya, and Mount Margherita, are near the valley.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

2. Consider the following statements regarding the ‘Thrombosis with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome (TTS), a rare condition caused by AstraZeneca's Covishield vaccine:

  1. TTS is characterized by blood clots (thrombosis) combined with low levels of platelets (thrombocytopenia), which are necessary for blood clotting.
  2. TTS seems to occur because the body's immune system reacts to the vaccine by making antibodies that attack a protein involved in blood clotting.
  3. Symptoms of TTS can include severe headaches, stomach pain, swelling in the legs, trouble breathing, and problems with thinking or seizures.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

3. Taam Ja' Blue Hole, a massive sinkhole recently discovered, is located near which of the following peninsulas?

4. Consider the following statements regarding the ‘Global Leaders Group on Antimicrobial Resistance’

  1. It consists of world leaders and experts from across sectors working together to accelerate political action on antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
  2. The Group serves as an independent global advisory and advocacy entity, striving to maintain public support, political momentum, and visibility of AMR on the global health and development agenda.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

5. Consider the following statements regarding the 'Egg Shell Skull' Rule for which the Supreme Court rejects the application in a recent case:

  1. The "eggshell skull rule" is a legal principle that explains that a defendant is liable for the full extent of harm caused to the victim, regardless of the victim's pre-existing conditions.
  2. This rule ensures that defendants cannot use the defense that the victim's injuries were exacerbated due to their pre-existing fragility or vulnerability.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?