 Hello everyone, welcome to Chanakya IS Academy, Current Affairs, MCQs. Let's see today's questions. Question number one, which country recently launched Operation Iron Swords? The options are A. Ukraine, B. Israel, C. Russia and D. United States. The correct answer is B. Israel. Operation Iron Swords were recently launched by Israel in response to a surprise attack by Hamas, a Palestinian militant organization. Hamas' attack on Israel resulted in at least 100 casualties and led to claims of hostages taken. Operation Iron Swords targets attackers who have entered Israel and are conducting attacks on civilians and defense forces. The retaliation has led to significant casualties in Gaza with at least 198 killed and 1610 wounded. Question number two, a help program recently seen in news is an initiative of which of the following ministry? The options are A. Ministry of Women and Child Development, B. Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, C. Ministry of Animal Husbandry, Derrick and Fisheries, and D. Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare. The correct answer is C. Ministry of Animal Husbandry, Derrick and Fisheries. Department of Animal Husbandry and Derrick, Government of India introduced the A Help Accredited Agent for Health and Extension of Livestock Production program in the state of Jharkhand. This program aims to empower women by engaging them as accredited agents who play a vital role in disease control, animal tagging, and livestock insurance. The A Help initiative is being implemented in various Indian states and Union territories, including Bihar, Gujarat, Jammu and Kashmir, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Jharkhand through an MOU between the Department of Animal Husbandry and Derrick and the National Rural Livelyhood Mission. Question number three, what is hemochromatosis? The options are A. A rare genetic disorder that causes individuals to have extremely low level of iron in their blood. B. A condition characterized by the excessive absorption of iron from the diet leading to an iron overload in the body. C. An autoimmune disease that primarily affects the skin, causing pigmentation changes and D. A hereditary disorder that impairs blood clotting and leads to excessive bleeding. The correct option is B. A condition characterized by the excessive absorption of iron from the diet leading to an iron overload in the body. Hemochromatosis is a rare genetic disorder characterized by iron overload which can lead to severe dysfunction in the various organs. There are two main types of hemochromatosis, hereditary hemochromatosis and secondary hemochromatosis. Question number four, why is a plant called prosopis juliflora often mentioned in the news? The options are A. Its extract is widely used in cosmetics. B. It tends to reduce the biodiversity in the area in which it grows. C. Its extract is used in pesticides and D. None of the above. The correct answer is B. It tends to reduce the biodiversity in the area in which it grows. The keeker or prosopis juliflora was brought to Delhi from Mexico by the British more than a century ago. The exotic plant became invasive and wiped out most of the native plants and along with it the animals which once used to roam in the ridges. With its deep roots, it had also wrecked havoc on the city's groundwater. Question number five, bisphenol A. A cause of concern is a structural or key component in the manufacture of which of the following kinds of plastics? The options are A. Low density polyethylene, B. Polycarbonate, C. Polyethylene, pterifethylate, D. Polyvinyl chloride. The correct answer is B. Polycarbonate. Bisphenol A is a structural component in the manufacture of polycarbonate plastics. Polycarbonate plastics are used in a variety of products including water bottles, food containers, baby bottles, medical devices, eyeglasses, safety glasses, CDs and DVDs, automotive plants, electric components. BPA can leach into food and beverages from polycarbonate containers especially when the containers are heated or damaged. BPA exposure has been linked to a number of health concerns including reproductive problems, developmental delays and increased risk of some type of cancer. For this reason, some countries have banned or restricted the use of BPA in certain products such as baby bottles. However, BPA is still widely used in polycarbonate plastics. We conclude today's session here. Tomorrow we will meet with a few more MCQs. Till then, please like, share and subscribe our channel. Thank you.