27-Jun-24: UPSC Current Affairs Daily Quiz

Consider the following statements about ‘Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC)’

1. It is the apex research and development wings of the Ministry of Science and Technology.
2. It was established in the year 1988.
3. C-DAC build India’s first indigenously built supercomputer Param 8000 in 2011.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding ‘Leader of opposition in Lok Sabha’

1. The leader of the largest opposition party having not less than one-tenth seats of the total strength of the Lok Sabha is recognised as the leader of the Opposition.
2. It is a non-statutory body from Lok Sabha, mentioned in the rule book of Lok Sabha.
3. The position of Leader of Opposition never remained vacant in post independent parliaments in India.

How many of the above statements are correct?

What is “cohabitation” in the context of French politics?

Which of the following statements about carbon tax is not true?

Consider the following statements regarding ‘Voice vote in Indian Parliament’

1. In parliament, a voice vote is a method of election or voting where a group voting is done orally on a topic or motion.
2. It is more quick, accurate and democratic way of voting in parliament than any other method available.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements with reference to Rhisotope Project

1. It aims to inject harmless quantities of radioactive isotopes into rhinoceros horns to make them detectable across borders.
2. South Africa is home to approximately 90% of the world's rhinoceros population.
3. All Rhinoceros are herbivores.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

What is the significance of differential gene expression in transcriptomics?

What does the term "multiomics" refer to in biological research?

Consider the following statements with reference to Official Creditor Committee [OCC]

1. It was formed in response to Sri Lanka’s request for debt treatment during last year’s economic crisis.
2. It is co-chaired by India, Japan, and France, as chair of the Paris Club.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

How does nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) primarily assist individuals trying to quit smoking?