0 UPSC EXAM ENGLISH QUIZ 05.11.2024 Daily Quiz 1 / 5 Q1. Consider the following statements: 1. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has repatriated 102 tonnes of gold from the Bank of England (BoE) and the Bank for International Settlements (BIS). 2. According to the RBI’s “Half Yearly Report on Management of Foreign Exchange Reserves” gold held domestically stands at 310.46 metric tonnes in September 2024. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has repatriated 102 tonnes of gold from the Bank of England (BoE) and the Bank for International Settlements (BIS). According to the RBI’s “Half Yearly Report on Management of Foreign Exchange Reserves” gold held domestically stands at 510.46 metric tonnes in September 2024. India’s total gold reserves held by the RBI amount to 854.73 metric tonnes. According to the World Gold Council (June 2024), India ranks 8th in terms of sovereign gold holdings while the US tops the list. India’s gold holdings amount to 840.76 metric tonnes comprising 9.57% of its forex reserves. Other countries ahead of India in terms of gold holdings are Germany, Italy, France, Russia, China, and Japan. 2 / 5 Q2. Consider the following statements: 1. There is a growing need for strong regulation for medicinal foods in India and the global health and wellness industry. 2. The study underlines the need for clear regulatory standards to ensure the safety, efficacy and accessibility of medicinal foods. 3. Researchers are exploring plant-based compounds for therapeutic use, such as curcumin, the active component of turmeric, which has shown promise in treating inflammation and certain types of cancer. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 1 and 2 are correct 1 and 3 are correct 2 and 3 are correct All of the above Explanation: There is a growing need for strong regulation for medicinal foods in India and the global health and wellness industry. Recently, in a study funded by the British High Commission, researchers from the University of Trans-Disciplinary Health Sciences and Technology (TDU), Bengaluru and the Royal Botanic Gardens in the UK examined the overlap between the use of edible and medicinal plants. The study underlines the need for clear regulatory standards to ensure the safety, efficacy and accessibility of medicinal foods. Medicinal foods: A missing category in the regulatory framework Researchers are exploring plant-based compounds for therapeutic use, such as curcumin, the active component of turmeric, which has shown promise in treating inflammation and certain types of cancer. Doses involved in traditional use are often much lower than those given in clinical trials, raising questions about their safety and efficacy when used in large therapeutic doses. 3 / 5 Q3. Consider the following statements: 1. A study published in Science Translational Medicine analyses the long-term outcomes of patients who underwent hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT). 2. The aim of the study is to understand how transplanted stem cells evolve and mutate over time. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: A study published in Science Translational Medicine analyses the long-term outcomes of patients who underwent hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT). The aim of the study is to understand how transplanted stem cells evolve and mutate over time. Key findings of the study Mutation rate: The study included 16 pairs of donors and recipients. The mutation rate was surprisingly low: an average of 2% in donors and 2.6% in recipients per year. Clonal expansion: This finding indicates stable clonal expansion of stem cells for decades, indicating that all donors displayed some level of clonal hematopoiesis. The absence of extensive clonal expansion indicates the strong regenerative capacity of the bone marrow. 4 / 5 Q4. Consider the following statements: 1. Nabhamitr application assisted fishermen at sea during cyclone Dana using Vessel Communication and Support System. 2. Nabhamitr facilitates monitoring of vessel position, route and speed in real-time. 3. Thereby helping fishermen to return to shore safely during adverse weather conditions like cyclones. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 1 and 2 are correct 1 and 3 are correct 2 and 3 are correct All of the above Explanation: Nabhamitr application assisted fishermen at sea during cyclone Dana using Vessel Communication and Support System. Nabhamitr facilitates monitoring of vessel position, route and speed in real-time, thereby helping fishermen to return to shore safely during adverse weather conditions like cyclones. It is an initiative of the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying using indigenous transponder technology. It enables two-way communication which was not possible before the advent of this technology beyond mobile coverage range. It has been developed by Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and is being implemented through NewSpace India Limited (NSIL), the commercial arm of ISRO. Traditionally, authorities relied on ultra high frequency radio waves and phone calls to contact vessels, but it was difficult to locate fishing boats in distant waters due to the absence of mobile network. 5 / 5 Q5. Consider the following statements: 1. India’s first biomanufacturing institute, “BRIC-National Agri-Food Biomanufacturing Institute” (BRIC-NABI) was inaugurated in Mohali. 2. It aims to boost India’s agri-food sector through advanced biotechnology. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: India’s first biomanufacturing institute, “BRIC-National Agri-Food Biomanufacturing Institute” (BRIC-NABI) was inaugurated in Mohali. Introduction to BRIC-NABI: The institute was formed by merging National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute (NABI) and Centre for Innovative and Applied Bioprocessing (CIAB) by combining the strengths of biotechnology and bioprocessing to improve agri-tech innovations. It aims to boost India’s agri-food sector through advanced biotechnology, enhance agricultural research and development for high-yielding crops, disease-resistant crops, biofertilizers and biopesticides to support sustainable practices. Launch of Bionest Incubation Centre: The centre will support agri-food startups and empower local youth, women and farmers by bridging research and industry. 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