UPSC QUIZ 04.08.2023

Q1. Consider the following statements:

1. Constitution (Jammu and Kashmir) Scheduled Tribes Order (Amendment) Bill, 2023, was introduced in Lok Sabha.

2. With the aim to include Two communities in the Scheduled Tribes (ST) list in Jammu and Kashmir.

Which of the above statement/statements are correct?

Q2. Consider the following statements:

1. Notable advancement in medical science has emerged in recent years through the discovery of cell-free Deoxyribonucleic Acid (cfDNA), carrying significant implications for disease detection, diagnosis, and treatment.

2. cfDNA stands poised to reshape the entire landscape of medical science.

3. cfDNA refers to fragments of DNA that exist outside of cells, specifically in various body fluids. Unlike the majority of DNA which is enclosed within cells.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q3. Consider the following statements:

1. The rate of smoking in the world has decreased from 22.8% in 2007 to 17% in 2021.

2. According to the report, every year about 1.3 million people die from secondhand smoke or secondhand tobacco smoke, all these deaths Completely preventable.

Which of the above statement/statements are correct?

Q4. Consider the following statements:

1. Seven products from all over India, including four products from Rajasthan, were given Geographical Indication (GI) tag by the Geographical Indications Registry in Chennai.

2. Jalesar Metal Craft (Metal Craft), Goa Manku-Rad Mango, Goa Bebinka, Udaipur Koftgari Metal Craft, Bikaner Kashidakari Crafts, Jodhpur Bandhej crafts and Bikaner Usta Kala crafts have been given GI tag.

3. The application for Goa Mankurad Mango was filed by All Goa Mango Growers Association, Panaji, Goa.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q5. Consider the following statements:

1. China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has been a major driver of the country's efforts to cooperate with Southeast and South Asian countries, including Nepal.

2. As part of the 11th anniversary celebrations of BRI, China has launched several new projects under the platform called 'Silk Roadster'.

Which of the above statement/statements are correct?