Current Affairs Quiz 10 September 2024
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Current Affairs Quiz 10 September 2024 for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
Which of the following statements best describes the term ‘Scheme for Sustainable Structuring of Stressed Assets (S4A)’, recently seen in the news?
CorrectAns: (b)
IncorrectAns: (b)
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2. Question
which of the following countries are a part of QUAD alliance?
a. India
b. USA
c. Australia
d. JapanSelect the correct answer using the code below.
CorrectAns. D
Quad or Quadrilateral dialogue consists of India, U.S., Australia and JapanIncorrectAns. D
Quad or Quadrilateral dialogue consists of India, U.S., Australia and Japan - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements:
1. Translation is the process of conversion of a sequence of an RNA molecule to a
sequence of DNA.
2. Transcription is the process of synthesis of RNA from the DNA.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: A
Genetic information flows from DNA into protein, the substance that gives an organism its form. This
flow of information occurs through the sequential processes of transcription (DNA to RNA) and
translation (RNA to protein). Transcription occurs when there is a need for a particular gene product at a
specific time or in a specific tissue. Hence statement 1 is not correct and statement 2 is correct.IncorrectAnswer: A
Genetic information flows from DNA into protein, the substance that gives an organism its form. This
flow of information occurs through the sequential processes of transcription (DNA to RNA) and
translation (RNA to protein). Transcription occurs when there is a need for a particular gene product at a
specific time or in a specific tissue. Hence statement 1 is not correct and statement 2 is correct. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
BepiColombo, which was in news recently, is a spacecraft launched to explore which planet/ celestial body?
CorrectAns;- c) Mercury
IncorrectAns;- c) Mercury
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5. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Kawasaki Disease:
1. Kawasaki Disease is a pediatric illness that primarily affects children under five years old and is one of the leading causes of acquired heart disease in children.
2. The disease is characterized by inflammation of the blood vessels, particularly affecting coronary arteries, lymph nodes, and mucous membranes.
3. The exact cause of Kawasaki Disease is well-known, and it occurs predominantly in late summer and autumn.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: (a) 1 and 2 only
Explanation: Statement 1 is correct as Kawasaki Disease predominantly affects children below five years and is a leading cause of acquired heart disease in young children. Statement 2 is also correct since the disease triggers inflammation of blood vessels, particularly targeting coronary arteries, lymph nodes, and mucous membranes. However, statement 3 is incorrect because the precise cause of Kawasaki Disease remains unknown, and it typically occurs in late winter and early spring, not in late summer and autumn.IncorrectAnswer: (a) 1 and 2 only
Explanation: Statement 1 is correct as Kawasaki Disease predominantly affects children below five years and is a leading cause of acquired heart disease in young children. Statement 2 is also correct since the disease triggers inflammation of blood vessels, particularly targeting coronary arteries, lymph nodes, and mucous membranes. However, statement 3 is incorrect because the precise cause of Kawasaki Disease remains unknown, and it typically occurs in late winter and early spring, not in late summer and autumn.