22-Apr-24: UPSC Current Affairs Daily Quiz

With reference to mpox virus, consider the following statements

1. The outbreak in humans was due to strains of the virus descending from a common ancestor called IIb.
2. Mutations in the virus have occurred due to interaction between the virus genome and an important human genome proteins known as the APOBEC3.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements with reference to Histamines

1. It is involved in the inflammatory response and has a central role as a mediator of itching.
2. It is produced by basophils and by mast cells .
3. Paracetamol is a Anti histamine drug.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

With reference to Household savings, consider the following statements

1. It refer to money left after the household pays taxes and spends on the consumption of goods and services.
2. It is a key driver in increasing the productive capacity of the economy.
3. High interest rate with  high inflation increases the household savings.

How many of the above statements is/are incorrect?

With reference to Dragonfly rotorcraft mission, consider the following statements

1. It is a mission by the ESA (European Space Agency).
2. It is designed to fly across the surface of Europa, one of the moons of Jupiter.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

With reference to Submersible Platform for Acoustic Characterisation and Evaluation (SPACE), consider the following statements

1. It’s a testing hub for sonar systems on Indian Navy ships, subs, and helicopters.
2. It is developed by DRDO.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the ‘Longevity India Initiative’

1. It is launched by the Indian Council of Medical Research.
2. It is a project focused on efforts to extend human 'healthspan' and tackle ageing-related challenges.
3. The project is being financed by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Recently, ‘Llama 3’ was in the news. It is a type of which one of the following?

Recently, ‘Euvichol-S’ was in the news for which one of the following reasons?

Consider the following countries

1. Georgia
2. Russia
3. Iran
4. Turkiye
5. Azerbaijan
6. Afghanistan

How many of the countries share a land border with ‘Armenia’?

Recently, ‘Vasuki indicus’ was in the news for which one of the following reasons?