05-Jun-24: UPSC Current Affairs Daily Quiz

The ‘38^th Parallel Line’ is associated with which one of the followings?

Consider the following countries

1. Iran
2. UAE
3. Saudi Arabia
4. Türkiye
5. Eretria

How many of the above-mentioned countries are is new members of BRICS group?

The ‘Chang’e 6 probe’ of China is lauded for which one of the following reasons?

Which of the following statements is not correct about bond yield?

Clearing corporations help to reduce risk in the securities market by which one of the followings actions?

Which of the following phenomena can cause the sky to glow even after sunset?

Consider the following statements:

Statement-I: Reverse transcriptase enzyme is utilized in the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test for detecting the genetic material of the SARS-CoV-2 virus in COVID-19 diagnostic tests.

Statement-II: This enzyme facilitates the conversion of RNA from the virus into complementary DNA (cDNA) during the reverse transcription step of the PCR test, enabling amplification and detection of viral genetic material.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

With reference to Genome Sequencing, consider the following statements

1. It is the process of determining the complete DNA sequence of an organism's genome.
2. Whole Exome Sequencing focuses on sequencing only the protein-coding regions of the genome.
3. Metagenomic sequencing involves sequencing the collective genetic material present in a complex sample, such as a microbial community or environmental sample.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

With references India’s Palm oil imports, consider the following statements

1. India's palm oil imports primarily come from Brazil and Argentina due to favorable trade agreements.
2. Palm oil is a type of vegetable oil that is derived from the tree Elaeis guineensis.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Which of the following statements regarding the Chang'e-6 mission is correct?