Current Affairs Quiz 29 December 2023
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Current Affairs Quiz 29 December 2023 for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
With reference to Tiger conservation initiatives, which of the following statements is/are incorrect?
1. The Global Tiger Forum (GTF) is the only inter-governmental international body whose
headquarter is located in India.
2. Save our species is an initiative of Global tiger initiative (GTI) to save wild tigers and snow
leopard from extinction.
3. TX2 is an award given for doubling the tiger population without any financial grants.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:CorrectAnswer: D
Statement 1 is incorrect. The Global Tiger Forum (GTF) is not the only inter-governmental and international body whose headquarter is located in India (Delhi). The headquarter of ISA is also located in India (Gurugram)
Statement 2 is incorrect. Save our species is an initiative of IUCN and not of GTI which contributes to the
long-term survival of threatened species, their habitats and the people who depend on them, by supporting civil society organisations.
Statement 3 is incorrect. TX2 is an award given for doubling the tiger population presented by CATS, Global Tiger Forum, IUCN, UNDP, The Lion’s Share and WWF. Sites will receive a small financial grant to be used to further tiger conservation.IncorrectAnswer: D
Statement 1 is incorrect. The Global Tiger Forum (GTF) is not the only inter-governmental and international body whose headquarter is located in India (Delhi). The headquarter of ISA is also located in India (Gurugram)
Statement 2 is incorrect. Save our species is an initiative of IUCN and not of GTI which contributes to the
long-term survival of threatened species, their habitats and the people who depend on them, by supporting civil society organisations.
Statement 3 is incorrect. TX2 is an award given for doubling the tiger population presented by CATS, Global Tiger Forum, IUCN, UNDP, The Lion’s Share and WWF. Sites will receive a small financial grant to be used to further tiger conservation. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Indiscriminate disposal of used fluorescent electric lamps causes mercury pollution in the environment. Why is mercury used in the manufacture of these lamps?
CorrectAns: (b)
IncorrectAns: (b)
- Question 3 of 5
3. Question
In India, it is legally mandatory for which of the following to report on cyber security incidents?
1. Service providers
2. Data centres
3. Body corporate
Select the correct answer using the code given below:CorrectAns: (d)
IncorrectAns: (d)
- Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which of the following is/are cited by the scientists as evidence/evidence for the continued expansion of the universe?
1. Detection of microwaves in space
2. Observation of redshift phenomenon in space
3. Movement of asteroids in space
4. Occurrence of supernova explosions in space
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:CorrectAns: (a)
IncorrectAns: (a)
- Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Huntington’s Disease
1. It is a rare, inherited disease leading to progressive degeneration of nerve cells in the brain.
2. It Impacts functional abilities, causing movement, cognitive, and psychiatric disorders.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
CorrectAns: C
Huntington’s Disease: A Rare Genetic Disorder
• Rare, inherited disease leading to progressive degeneration of nerve cells in the brain.
• Impacts functional abilities, causing movement, cognitive, and psychiatric disorders.Types of Huntington’s Disease:
• Adult Onset:
○ Most common form, with symptoms typically starting after age 30.
• Early Onset (Juvenile Huntington’s Disease):
○ Affects children and teenagers; extremely rare.
○ Manifests with different symptoms and may progress more rapidly.Cause:
• Caused by a genetic mutation in the HTT gene, responsible for producing the huntingtin protein crucial for nerve cell function.
• Normal HTT gene has a DNA stretch specifying glutamine repeats (11 to 31).
• In Huntington’s, this stretch is expanded to 35 or more repeats, leading to increased severity and earlier onset.Symptoms:
• Variety of signs and symptoms affecting movement, cognition, and mental health.
• Mood swings, reasoning difficulties, uncontrollable movements, and challenges in speaking, swallowing, and walking.Treatment:
• Medications available to manage symptoms.
• No cure; treatments focus on symptom relief but can’t prevent the overall decline associated with the condition.IncorrectAns: C
Huntington’s Disease: A Rare Genetic Disorder
• Rare, inherited disease leading to progressive degeneration of nerve cells in the brain.
• Impacts functional abilities, causing movement, cognitive, and psychiatric disorders.Types of Huntington’s Disease:
• Adult Onset:
○ Most common form, with symptoms typically starting after age 30.
• Early Onset (Juvenile Huntington’s Disease):
○ Affects children and teenagers; extremely rare.
○ Manifests with different symptoms and may progress more rapidly.Cause:
• Caused by a genetic mutation in the HTT gene, responsible for producing the huntingtin protein crucial for nerve cell function.
• Normal HTT gene has a DNA stretch specifying glutamine repeats (11 to 31).
• In Huntington’s, this stretch is expanded to 35 or more repeats, leading to increased severity and earlier onset.Symptoms:
• Variety of signs and symptoms affecting movement, cognition, and mental health.
• Mood swings, reasoning difficulties, uncontrollable movements, and challenges in speaking, swallowing, and walking.Treatment:
• Medications available to manage symptoms.
• No cure; treatments focus on symptom relief but can’t prevent the overall decline associated with the condition.
