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    Weekly Current Affairs Quiz

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    Weekly Current Affairs: Quizzes, 18 to 23 September, 2023

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    Q.1 Which of the elements below has been used by the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in their groundbreaking cancer research?

    1. Gold
    2. Silver
    3. Argon
    4. Copper Sulphide
    5. Silver Iodide

    Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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    Q.2 With reference to the Gene Drive, consider the following statements: 

    1. Gene drive technology is a genetic modification strategy that aims to manipulate the inheritance of genes.
    2. Gene drives enhance the probability of specific genes being transmitted to successive generations, even against natural selection.
    3. Gene-drive technology focuses on increasing the diversity of genes within a population.

    How many of the above statement/s is/are correct?

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    Q.3  With reference to the Matsya 6000, consider the following statements: 

    1. The Matsya 6000 is currently in development by the National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT) in Chennai.
    2. The Matsya 6000 can endure pressures 6000 times greater than those at sea level.
    3. Only the United States, China, and Russia have successfully built submersibles that can carry people and dive. 

    Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct?

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    Q.4  With reference to the recent Nipah Virus in the news, consider the following statements: 

    1. The causative agent of Nipah Virus encephalitis is an RNA virus belonging to the Paramyxoviridae family.
    2. The primary transmission mode for the Nipah virus is through poultry. 
    3. Fruit bats, specifically those of the Pteropus genus, are natural reservoir hosts for Nipah.
    4. Vaccines are available for humans and animals to prevent Nipah virus infection.

    How many of the above statement/s is/are correct?

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    Q.5   Which of the following options correctly describes the term ‘Planetary Boundaries’?

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    Q.6  With reference to the Eastern Economic Forum (EEF), consider the following statements:

    1. The Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) primarily promotes foreign investment in the Asian East region.
    2. The forum serves as a platform for economic, political, and cultural discussions between Asia Pacific countries and Russia.
    3. The Vladivostok-Chennai Maritime Corridor aims to connect the western port cities of India and Russia.

    How many of the above statement/s is/are correct?

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    Q.7  With reference to the India-Middle East-Europe Mega Economic Corridor recently seen in the news, consider the following statements:

    1. The IMEC aims to facilitate increased trade among the participating countries, focusing on energy products.
    2. The Southern Corridor of IMEC connects India with the Gulf region.
    3. The IMEC Northern Corridor connects the Gulf region to Europe.

    How many of the above statement/s is/are correct?

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    Q.8 Consider the following pairs: 

    Fund Funding Pattern
    1. Calamity Relief Fund (CRF) 100% State government
    2. National Calamity Contingency Fund  100% Central government
    3. National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) 100% Central government
    4. State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) 75% Central government and
    25% State government

    How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

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    Q.9 With reference to the ancient trade route between the subcontinent and the Roman Empire, consider the following statements:

    1. Custom taxes from the Red Sea trade with India, Persia, and Ethiopia contributed up to one-third of the Roman exchequer's income.
    2. Indian imports into Egypt may have exceeded a billion sesterces annually during the 1st century CE.
    3. The Silk Road trade during the Roman era eclipsed the Red Sea trade in historical importance.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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    Q.10 With reference to Ayushman Bhav Campaign, consider the following statements: 

    1. The Ayushman Bhav Movement seeks to ensure that everyone in India has access to healthcare and to attain universal health coverage.
    2. Ayushman Melas will facilitate the creation of ABHA IDs and the issuance of Ayushman Bharat Cards.
    3. Promotion of blood and organ donation awareness is also one of the expected outcomes of the campaign. 

    How many of the above statement/s is/are correct?

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    Q.11 With reference to the Monoclonal Antibody recently seen in the news, consider the following statements: 

    1. Monoclonal antibodies are naturally occurring immune proteins that can specifically bind to target proteins known as antigens.
    2. Monoclonal antibodies have therapeutic applications in treating various diseases like cancer and autoimmune disorders.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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    Q.12 With reference to the Committee of Parliament on Official Language, consider the following statements: 

    1. The Committee of Parliament on Official Language was established in 1951 after the enactment of the Constitution. 
    2. The committee's report is laid before the Parliament and then submitted to the President. 
    3. The committee comprises 30 members with a 2:1 ratio between Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. 

    How many of the above statement/s is/are correct?

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