Current Affairs Quiz 06 August 2024
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Current Affairs Quiz 06 August 2024 for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
“The word combination means the ‘science of healing’ and is considered one of the oldest living and well-documented medical traditions of the world. It originated from Tibet and is widely practiced in India, Nepal, Bhutan, Mongolia and Russia”. Which of the following Traditional Medicine is correctly represented by the above paragraph?
CorrectAnswer: C
IncorrectAnswer: C
- Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to Socio-religious reform movements in the 19th century:
1. Theosophical Society repudiated the beliefs of reincarnation and karma.
2. Tilak campaigned to pass the Age of Consent Bill which had raised the age limit for marriage for girls from 10 to 12 years.
3. Dharma Sabha advocated for the abolition of practice of Sati.
4. The foundation of Prarthana Samaj preceded the foundation of Arya Samaj.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: B
• A group of westerners led by Madame H.P. Blavatsky and Colonel M.S. Olcott, who were inspired by
Indian thought and culture, founded the Theosophical Society in New York City, United States in 1875.
In 1882, they shifted their headquarters to Adyar, on the outskirts of Madras (at that time) in India. The
Society accepted the Hindu beliefs in reincarnation and karma, and drew inspiration from the
philosophy of the Upanishads and samkhya, yoga and Vedanta schools of thought. Hence statement 1 is
not correct.
• In 1890, when an eleven-year-old Phulamani Bai died while having sexual intercourse with her much
older husband, the Parsi social reformer Behramji Malabari supported the Age of Consent Act,
1891 to raise the age of a girl’s eligibility for marriage. Tilak however, opposed the bill on the grounds
that these bills, if passed, would amount to interference in the religious affairs of a group of Indians by a
foreign government. Hence statement 2 is not correct.
• Radhakant Deb founded the Dharma Sabha in 1830. As an orthodox society, it stood for the
preservation of the status quo in socio-religious matters, opposing even the abolition of sati. However, it
favoured the promotion of Western education, even for girls. Hence statement 3 is not correct.IncorrectAnswer: B
• A group of westerners led by Madame H.P. Blavatsky and Colonel M.S. Olcott, who were inspired by
Indian thought and culture, founded the Theosophical Society in New York City, United States in 1875.
In 1882, they shifted their headquarters to Adyar, on the outskirts of Madras (at that time) in India. The
Society accepted the Hindu beliefs in reincarnation and karma, and drew inspiration from the
philosophy of the Upanishads and samkhya, yoga and Vedanta schools of thought. Hence statement 1 is
not correct.
• In 1890, when an eleven-year-old Phulamani Bai died while having sexual intercourse with her much
older husband, the Parsi social reformer Behramji Malabari supported the Age of Consent Act,
1891 to raise the age of a girl’s eligibility for marriage. Tilak however, opposed the bill on the grounds
that these bills, if passed, would amount to interference in the religious affairs of a group of Indians by a
foreign government. Hence statement 2 is not correct.
• Radhakant Deb founded the Dharma Sabha in 1830. As an orthodox society, it stood for the
preservation of the status quo in socio-religious matters, opposing even the abolition of sati. However, it
favoured the promotion of Western education, even for girls. Hence statement 3 is not correct. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements about genetic screening:
1. Genetic screening is primarily used for the determination of physical traits such as hair and eye color which are hereditary.
2. It has been used in sports since the late 1990s to predict athletic performance based on genetic factors related to endurance and flexibility.
3. Genetic screening is exclusively used for diagnosing diseases and cannot be applied to preventive healthcare or sports performance enhancement.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: a) 1 and 2 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is correct because genetic screening helps in determining hereditary physical traits like hair color and eye color, among others.
• Statement 2 is correct as genetic testing has been utilized in sports to assess how genetic factors influence attributes like endurance, flexibility, and mental resilience, enhancing understanding of an athlete’s potential.
• Statement 3 is incorrect because genetic screening is not exclusively used for diagnosing diseases. It is also significantly utilized in preventive healthcare to assess the risk of developing certain health conditions, and in sports, to create personalized training programs based on an athlete’s genetic profile. Thus, genetic screening plays a broader role beyond just diagnosing diseases.IncorrectAnswer: a) 1 and 2 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is correct because genetic screening helps in determining hereditary physical traits like hair color and eye color, among others.
• Statement 2 is correct as genetic testing has been utilized in sports to assess how genetic factors influence attributes like endurance, flexibility, and mental resilience, enhancing understanding of an athlete’s potential.
• Statement 3 is incorrect because genetic screening is not exclusively used for diagnosing diseases. It is also significantly utilized in preventive healthcare to assess the risk of developing certain health conditions, and in sports, to create personalized training programs based on an athlete’s genetic profile. Thus, genetic screening plays a broader role beyond just diagnosing diseases. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
“Anchor Investors”, often seen in the news are:
CorrectAnswer: B
IncorrectAnswer: B
- Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements regarding rare diseases:
1. It affects a small percentage of the population.
2. Cystic fibrosis is one of the rare diseases.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: C
Both the statements are correctIncorrectAnswer: C
Both the statements are correct
