08-Oct-24: UPSC Current Affairs Daily Quiz With Answers

Ques:1

Which of the following statements are correct in respect of microRNA:

 

1. The primary function of microRNA is to regulate gene expression after transcription.
2. Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun were awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine this year for their discovery of microRNA.
3. The microRNAs can have applications in medicine as a potential biomarkers and therapeutic targets.

 

Select the answer using the code given below:

Ques:2

Which of the following does Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) measure?

Ques:3

Which of the following is the main objective of the Ni-kshay Mitra initiative?

Ques:4

Consider the following with reference ‘The Ladakh Region’:

 

1. The Hemis Monastery is located in the Leh region of Ladakh.
2. The Union Territory of Ladakh shares its international borders with China and Pakistan.
3. The Khardung La Pass connects Ladakh to the Kashmir Valley.

 

How many of the above is/are correct?

Ques:5

Consider the following with reference to ‘Passively managed Mutual Funds’:

 

1. The primary characteristic of a passively managed mutual fund is It involves frequent buying and selling of securities.
2. Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) are often considered passively managed because they are actively traded throughout the day.
3. The Index Fund is an example of a passively managed mutual fund.

 

How many of the above is/are correct?

Ques:6

Consider the following statements regarding Marburg Virus Disease (MVD):

1. It is caused by Marburg virus which belongs to the filovirus family.
2. The first outbreak occurred in West Africa in 19^th century.

Which of the statements above is/are correct?

Ques:7

Nobel Prize 2024 for Physiology or Medicine is awarded for:

Ques:8

Consider the following statements regarding microRNA:

1. MicroRNAs are small non-coding RNAs that regulate gene expression by binding to messenger RNA (mRNA), leading to its degradation or inhibition of translation.
2. MicroRNAs are primarily involved in enhancing the production of proteins by promoting mRNA stability and translation.

Which of the statements above is/are correct?

Ques:9

Consider the following statements regarding Indian Wild Asses:

1. It is an endangered animal found only in Gujarat.
2. Population of the species is seeing a constant decline.
3. It is protected under Schedule I of Wildlife Protection Act.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Ques:10

Consider the following countries:

1. Brazil
2. Ecuador
3. Guyana
4. Peru
5. Paraguay

Amazon River passes through which of the above countries? Select the correct code: