DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS CLASS TEST – 09

1. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Kalloori Kanavu programme which was inaugurated recently for the year 2024?

1. It is a career guidance initiative for school students who have completed their Class XII to pursue higher education.
2. It is launched under the Naan Mudhalvan programme.

2. Kalloori Kanavu programme which was seen in news recently is launched under which scheme?

3. Which pharmaceutical company has started the global withdrawal of its COVID-19 vaccine following rare side-effects?

4. Choose the correct statement

1. Recently India overtook Japan to become the world’s third-highest producer of solar power.
2. Unites States is the leading producer of solar energy. 

5. India has set a target of achieving 500 GW of installed capacity from non-fossil fuel sources by which year? 

6. Choose the incorrect statement 

1. Gujarat is the leading producer of solar energy.
2. Tamil Nadu is the third largest producer of solar energy.

7. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding AstraZeneca which was seen in news recently?

1. Recently it has started global withdrawal of its COVID-19 vaccine.
2. It was provided in India as ‘Covishield’ in partnership with Serum Institute of India.

8. World Red Cross Day is observed on which day? 

9. Choose the correct statements regarding World Red Cross Day.

1. The day is observed on May 8 every year. 
2. It commemorates the birth anniversary of Henry Dunant

10. West Nile fever which was seen in news recently is caused by __________