Current Affairs Quiz 28 August 2023
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Current Affairs Quiz 28 August 2023 for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
The term ‘IndARC’, sometimes seen in the news, is the name of
CorrectAns: (d)
IncorrectAns: (d)
- Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Which of the following statements is true about traditional CAR-T therapy?
CorrectAnswer: D. All of the above.
In traditional CAR-T therapy, an individual’s own T-cells are removed, modified to attack cancer cells, and then reintroduced into the body. However, when an individual is sick, it may not be possible to obtain enough healthy T-cells to create CAR-T cells. Donors can provide healthy T-cells, but these T-cells from a foreign body may attack the individual’s healthy cells, making the treatment counterproductive.IncorrectAnswer: D. All of the above.
In traditional CAR-T therapy, an individual’s own T-cells are removed, modified to attack cancer cells, and then reintroduced into the body. However, when an individual is sick, it may not be possible to obtain enough healthy T-cells to create CAR-T cells. Donors can provide healthy T-cells, but these T-cells from a foreign body may attack the individual’s healthy cells, making the treatment counterproductive. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements
- Coal sector was nationalized by the Government of India under Indira Gandhi.
- Now, coal blocks are allocated on lottery basis.
- Till recently, India imported coal to meet the shortages of domestic supply, but now India is self-sufficient in coal production.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (a)
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- Coal sector was nationalised in two phases under Indira Gandhi Government in 1972. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
- The coal blocks are allocated through auctions and not on a lottery basis. Hence, statement 2 is not correct.
- The coal sector is the monopolistic sector in India. India holds 5th biggest coal reserves in the world, but due to the incapacity of coal production by monopolistic firms, it imports coal to meet the shortages of domestic supply. Hence, statement 3 is not correct.
- Therefore, option (a) is the correct answer.
IncorrectAns: (a)
Exp:
- Coal sector was nationalised in two phases under Indira Gandhi Government in 1972. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
- The coal blocks are allocated through auctions and not on a lottery basis. Hence, statement 2 is not correct.
- The coal sector is the monopolistic sector in India. India holds 5th biggest coal reserves in the world, but due to the incapacity of coal production by monopolistic firms, it imports coal to meet the shortages of domestic supply. Hence, statement 3 is not correct.
- Therefore, option (a) is the correct answer.
- Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which of the following is/are the characteristic/characteristics of Indian coal?
- High ash content
- Low sulphur content
- Low ash fusion temperature
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
CorrectAns: (a)
IncorrectAns: (a)
- Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements:
1. In tropical regions, Zika virus disease is transmitted by the same mosquito that transmits dengue.
2. Sexual transmission of Zika virus disease is possible.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
CorrectAns: c
IncorrectAns: c
