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UPSC Current Affairs Quiz 16th January

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Question No. 1

With reference to Human Papillomavirus (HPV), consider the following statements:
1.It is a group of viruses that can cause abnormal cell growth in infected individuals.
2.HPV is transmitted through airborne droplets like coughing or sneezing.
3.More than 95% of all cervical cancer cases are linked to persistent infection with high-risk strains of HPV.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

A1 and 2 only

B2 and 3 only

C1 and 3 only

D1, 2 and 3

Question No. 2

With reference to the India and Oman relations, consider the following statements:
1.India exports gasoline, iron and steel, electronics, and machinery to Oman.
2.Oman is India’s third largest export destination among the six Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries.
3.Bilateral trade between India and Oman has been declining in recent years.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

A1 only

B1 and 2 only

C2 only

D2 and 3 only

Question No. 3

The Indian government has implemented various policies and initiatives to promote renewable energy. Which one of the following is NOT included in these efforts?

ASetting ambitious targets for renewable energy capacity addition.

BProviding financial incentives and subsidies for renewable energy projects.

CDeveloping smart grid technologies for efficient integration of renewable energy.

DImposing carbon taxes on fossil fuel consumption.

Question No. 4

With reference to the New Generation Akash (Akash-NG) missile, consider the following statements:
1.It is a type of Ballistic missile.
2.One of the primary features that distinguishes the Akash-NG from the original Akash missile is its longer range.
3.It is considered a force multiplier because it enhances the Air Force’s ability to defend against multiple threats simultaneously.
How many of the statements given above are correct?

AOnly one

BOnly two

CAll three

DNone

Question No. 5

With reference to Tuberculosis (TB), consider the following statements:
1.TB cases in India have been decreased since 2022.
2.The transmission of TB primarily occurs through contaminated water or food.
3.Tuberculosis is preventable and curable.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

A1 and 2 only

B2 and 3 only

C1 and 3 only

D1, 2 and 3

Question No. 6

Consider the following statements:
Statement-I: Dark matter is a form of matter that can’t be detected through normal observational means.
Statement-II: Dark matter doesn’t reflect or emit light.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

ABoth Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I

BBoth Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I

CStatement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect

DStatement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct

Question No. 7

Which one of the following periods in Earth’s history is characterized by the rise of free oxygen in the atmosphere, leading to the diversification of complex life?

ACambrian Explosion

BGreat Oxygenation Event

CProterozoic Era

DPermian Extinction

Question No. 8

Consider the following statements:
1.Thylakoids provide structural support for the chloroplast in the plant cell.
2.Cyanobacteria are photosynthetic bacteria that obtain energy through photosynthesis.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

Question No. 9

Which one of the following is the primary purpose of the “Drishti 10 Starliner UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle)”, recently received by the Indian Navy?

ACombat operations and strike missions

BIntelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) in maritime environments

CElectronic warfare and communication jamming

DCargo transportation and logistics support

Question No. 10

In addition to recommending grants, which one of the following roles does the Finance Commission play in promoting sustainable forest management?

AImplementing afforestation projects

BConducting research on forest conservation

CEvaluating states performance in forest conservation

DManaging national parks and wildlife sanctuaries

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