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Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams 22 Nov 2024

Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams

Q1:

Consider the following statements about the 2024 Women's Asian Champions Trophy in Hockey:

1.    India won the 2024 Women’s Asian Champions Trophy, defeating China 1-0 in the final.

2.    Deepika scored the winning goal in the final and was the top scorer of the tournament with 11 goals.

3.    India’s victory in 2024 marked their second Women's Asian Champions Trophy title.

4.    South Korea holds the most Women's Asian Champions Trophy titles, with a total of four wins.

How many of the above statements are correct?

A: Only one

B: Only two

C: Only three

D: All four

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Answer: B

Explanation:

Statement 1: Correct. India defeated China 1-0 in the final, which was held at Rajgir Hockey Stadium in Bihar.

Statement 2: Correct. Deepika scored the winning goal in the 31st minute from a penalty corner and finished as the tournament's top scorer with 11 goals.

Statement 3: Incorrect. This was India's third Women's Asian Champions Trophy title, having previously won in 2016 and 2023, not their second.

Statement 4: Incorrect. South Korea holds the most titles in the Women's Asian Champions Trophy with three wins, not four.

Q2:

Consider the following statements about WAVES, Prasar Bharati’s new OTT platform:

1.    WAVES was launched on November 20, 2024, at the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa.

2.    The platform focuses exclusively on modern, international content, with no focus on Indian classics or family-friendly programming.

3.    WAVES offers content in over 12 languages and features more than ten genres, aiming to cater to a diverse audience.

4.    Special programs on WAVES include live broadcasts like the Aarti of Lord Shri Ram Lalla from Ayodhya and the Prime Minister's Mann Ki Baat.

How many of the above statements are correct?

A: Only one

B: Only two

C: Only three

D: All four

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Answer: C

Explanation:

Statement 1: Correct. WAVES was launched on November 20, 2024, at the 55th IFFI in Goa.

Statement 2: Incorrect. WAVES focuses on family-friendly and culturally rich content, including Indian classics like Ramayan and Mahabharat, not just modern international content.

Statement 3: Correct. WAVES provides content in over 12 languages and spans more than ten genres to cater to a wide audience across India.

Statement 4: Correct. WAVES will feature live broadcasts, including the Aarti of Lord Shri Ram Lalla from Ayodhya and Prime Minister’s Mann Ki Baat.

Q3:

Consider the following statements about the GQ-RCP platform for early HIV detection:

1.    The GQ-RCP platform developed by JNCASR targets G-Quadruplexes (GQ), which are four-stranded DNA structures found specifically in the HIV genome.

2.    The GQ-RCP platform uses a benzobisthiazole-based fluorescent probe (TGS64) to bind to the GQ conformation.

3.    The platform is designed exclusively for the detection of HIV and cannot be adapted for other DNA or RNA-based pathogens.

How many of the above statements are correct?

A: Only one

B: Only two

C: All three

D: None

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Answer: B

Explanation:

Statement 1: Correct. The GQ-RCP platform targets G-Quadruplexes (GQ), which are rare, four-stranded DNA structures found specifically in the HIV genome.

Statement 2: Correct. The platform uses a benzobisthiazole-based fluorescent probe (TGS64) to bind specifically to the GQ conformation, ensuring high selectivity and accuracy in detecting HIV.

Statement 3: Incorrect. While the GQ-RCP platform was originally designed for SARS-CoV-2, it is adaptable for detecting other DNA/RNA-based pathogens, including HIV and various bacteria and viruses.

Q4:

Consider the following statements about Nafithromycin, India’s first indigenous antibiotic:

1.    Nafithromycin was developed with the support of the Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC)).

2.    Nafithromycin is 10 times more effective than existing antibiotics like azithromycin and offers a treatment course of 7 days.

3.    Nafithromycin targets only typical pathogens, unlike existing antibiotics which target both typical and atypical pathogens.

4.    Nafithromycin has undergone clinical trials in the U.S., Europe, and India, with a focus on reducing the global impact of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR).

How many of the above statements are correct?

A: Only one

B: Only two

C: Only three

D: All four

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Answer: B

Explanation:

Statement 1: Correct. Nafithromycin was developed with the support of BIRAC and is designed to treat Community-Acquired Bacterial Pneumonia (CABP).

Statement 2: Incorrect. While Nafithromycin is 10 times more effective than azithromycin, it offers a 3-day treatment regimen, not 7 days.

Statement 3: Incorrect. Nafithromycin targets both typical and atypical pathogens, addressing a critical gap where no new antibiotics in this class have been developed in over 30 years.

Statement 4: Correct. Nafithromycin underwent clinical trials in the U.S., Europe, and India, aiming to combat the global AMR crisis.

Q5:

What does "hunger" refer to according to FAO?

A: Overeating due to emotional factors

B: Undernourishment due to insufficient dietary energy

C: Feeling of fullness after consuming food

D: A deficiency of only one type of nutrient

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Answer: B

Explanation:

According to the FAO, hunger is synonymous with undernourishment, which refers to not getting enough dietary energy to lead a healthy and active life. It is not just about lacking one type of nutrient but the overall energy intake.