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We are posting prelims marathon MCQs for today. In this initiative, you can attempt 10 subjectwise MCQs daily. Daily Quiz UPSC Prelims Marathon 6 June New Technologies-III

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Question No. 1

Consider the following statements regarding the Research Development and Innovation (RDI) Scheme:
1.It is a long-term financial support initiative launched under the nodal administration of the Department of Science and Technology (DST).
2.The strategic direction of the scheme is guided by the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), which is chaired by the Union Minister of Finance.
3.The policy prioritizes low-TRL (Technology Readiness Level) projects over commercialized high-TRL projects to focus strictly on pure theoretical physics.
4.It establishes a dedicated Deep-Tech Fund of Funds (FoF) to finance advanced frontiers such as artificial intelligence, quantum technologies, and semiconductors.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

A1 and 3 only

B2 and 4 only

C1 and 4 only

D1, 2, 3 and 4

Question No. 2

Consider the following statements with regard to Superbugs:
1.They refer to specific strains of bacteria or fungi that have developed multi-drug resistance against standard clinical antibiotics or antifungals.
2.Microbes can acquire this drug resistance through natural genetic evolution as well as direct gene transfer between different microbial organisms.
3.Common superbugs are entirely limited to bacterial mutations like E. coli, as fungal species structurally cannot develop multi-drug resistance vectors.
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. 3

Consider the following statements with regard to the BIRSA 101 gene therapy:
1.It is India’s first indigenously developed CRISPR-based gene-editing therapy designed to target and cure Sickle Cell Disease (SCD).
2.The platform was engineered by the CSIR–Institute of Genomics & Integrative Biology (IGIB) in partnership with the Serum Institute of India (SIIPL).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

Question No. 4

Consider the following statements with regard to Lab-Grown Milk:
1.It utilizes precision fermentation where milk-producing genes are inserted into microbes like yeast to secrete authentic dairy proteins such as casein and whey.
2.Because it is chemically synthesized from plant-based almond extracts, it lacks the essential amino acid profile and calcium content found in cow’s milk.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

Question No. 5

Consider the following statements with regard to Mpox (Monkeypox):
1.It is a viral zoonotic disease caused by a pathogen belonging to the Orthopoxvirus genus, which also includes the variola (smallpox) virus.
2.Because its natural evolutionary reservoir is definitively proven to be domesticated birds, the infection presents no health risk to pregnant women or immunocompromised individuals.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

Question No. 6

Consider the following statements with regard to Salmonella infections:
1.Salmonella is a bacterial pathogen that targets the intestinal tract, causing the foodborne illness known as salmonellosis.
2.Common transmission pathways include the consumption of undercooked poultry, raw eggs, or food cross-contaminated due to poor hygiene during preparation.
3.The infection can spread from person to person through direct contact with contaminated hands, surfaces, or food utensils.
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. 7

Consider the following statements with regard to the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination initiative:
1.The HPV vaccine is a recombinant product that incorporates virus-like particle genetic material to provoke an immune response without exposing the recipient to a live virus.
2.The government immunisation program utilizes Gardasil-4, which provides targeted protective efficacy against four specific high-risk and low-risk variants: HPV-16, 18, 6, and 11.
3.In alignment with recent global clinical findings, the government has adopted a three-dose initial schedule for 14-year-old girls to establish baseline cellular memory.
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. 8

Consider the following statements with regard to the Novel Oral Polio Vaccine Type 2 (nOPV2):
1.It is a next-generation live-attenuated vaccine engineered under the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) to combat outbreaks driven by circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus type 2 (cVDPV2).
2.The vaccine features modified genetic structures that render it significantly less stable than older oral polioviruses, intentionally accelerating its mutation rate to clear infections rapidly.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

Question No. 9

Consider the following statements with regard to the Nipah virus (NiV):
1.The primary natural evolutionary reservoir for the virus is fruit bats belonging to the Pteropus genus, commonly referred to as flying foxes.
2.In infected human hosts, the clinical progression is characterized by a low case fatality rate of under 5%, typically presenting with simple localized skin rashes.
3.Due to its potential to trigger catastrophic public health emergencies and the lack of specific approved antivirals, it is designated as a priority pathogen under the WHO R&D Blueprint.
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. 10

Consider the following statements regarding the features and classification of the Hepatitis D virus (HDV):
1.It is a sub-viral satellite pathogen that is structurally incapable of replicating independently, requiring the active presence of the Hepatitis B virus (HBV) to complete its lifecycle.
2.The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has officially classified HDV as a Group 1 carcinogen, confirming it as a proven cause of liver cancer in humans.
3.Epidemiological data indicates that HDV affects nearly 85% of all chronic Hepatitis B carriers globally, showing its highest concentration in Western Europe.
4.There is a highly effective, HDV-specific preventive vaccine available globally that eliminates the need for standard Hepatitis B immunizations.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

A1 and 2 only

B3 and 4 only

C1, 2 and 4

D2 and 3 only

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