Current Affairs Quiz 15 May 2024
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Current Affairs Quiz 15 May 2024 for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
Which of the following best describes xenotransplantation?
1. The transplantation of human organs from one individual to another.
2. The infusion of live cells, tissues, or organs from nonhuman animal sources into a human recipient.
3. The implantation of human body fluids, cells, tissues, or organs into nonhuman animals for research purposes.
4. The process of using artificial organs created through bioprinting technology.Select the correct answer using the code given below:
CorrectAnswer: (b)
Explanation: Xenotransplantation involves the transplantation, implantation, or infusion of live cells, tissues, or organs from nonhuman animal sources into human recipients, as stated in the definition provided.IncorrectAnswer: (b)
Explanation: Xenotransplantation involves the transplantation, implantation, or infusion of live cells, tissues, or organs from nonhuman animal sources into human recipients, as stated in the definition provided. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to Kaziranga National Park
1. It is inhabited by the world’s largest population of one-horned rhinoceroses.
2. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and an recognized Important Bird Area (IBA).
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer : c
• It is inhabited by the world’s largest population of one-horned rhinoceroses.
• It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and an recognized Important Bird Area (IBA).
• It is also a large breeding ground for elephants, swamp deer, and wild water buffaloes.IncorrectAnswer : c
• It is inhabited by the world’s largest population of one-horned rhinoceroses.
• It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and an recognized Important Bird Area (IBA).
• It is also a large breeding ground for elephants, swamp deer, and wild water buffaloes. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which of the following is not true regarding PM awas yojana [Gramin]
CorrectAns. A
Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Gramin (Ministry of Rural Development)
• Objective: To help rural people below the poverty line (BPL) in construction of dwelling units and upgradation of existing unserviceable kutcha houses by providing assistance in the form of a full grant.
• Beneficiaries: Beneficiaries are people belonging to SCs/STs, freed bonded labourers and non-SC/ST categories, widows or next-of-kin of defence personnel killed in action, ex servicemen and retired members of the paramilitary forces, Disabled persons and Minorities.
• Selection of Beneficiaries: Beneficiaries are chosen according to data taken from the Socio-Economic Caste Census (SECC) of 2011.IncorrectAns. A
Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Gramin (Ministry of Rural Development)
• Objective: To help rural people below the poverty line (BPL) in construction of dwelling units and upgradation of existing unserviceable kutcha houses by providing assistance in the form of a full grant.
• Beneficiaries: Beneficiaries are people belonging to SCs/STs, freed bonded labourers and non-SC/ST categories, widows or next-of-kin of defence personnel killed in action, ex servicemen and retired members of the paramilitary forces, Disabled persons and Minorities.
• Selection of Beneficiaries: Beneficiaries are chosen according to data taken from the Socio-Economic Caste Census (SECC) of 2011. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements with regard to depreciation:
1. It refers to that portion of the capital goods which goes in maintenance and replacement of existing goods due to wear and tear.
2. To obtain net investment in an economy, depreciation is subtracted from the gross investment.
3. It takes into account unexpected fall in the market value of the assets due to recession.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: D
It does not take in account unexpected and sudden destruction caused due to fall in the market value of the assets due to economic recession, natural calamities like earthquake, floods or fire. Loss value of fixed assets owing to unexpected obsolescence is called capital loss not depreciationIncorrectAnswer: D
It does not take in account unexpected and sudden destruction caused due to fall in the market value of the assets due to economic recession, natural calamities like earthquake, floods or fire. Loss value of fixed assets owing to unexpected obsolescence is called capital loss not depreciation - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Which of the following statements regarding soil nailing and hydroseeding is correct?
CorrectAnswer: a)
IncorrectAnswer: a)
