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Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams 06 Feb 2025

Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams

Q1:

Consider the following statements regarding World Cancer Day:

1.   World Cancer Day is observed every year on February 4 to raise awareness about the prevention, detection, and treatment of cancer.

2.   World Cancer Day was first declared during the World Summit against Cancer in Paris in 1999.

3.   The theme for World Cancer Day 2025 is "United by Hope" focusing on personalized cancer care.

4.   The primary goal of World Cancer Day is to promote cancer research and reduce the global impact of the disease.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A: 1, 2, and 3 only

B: 2 and 3 only

C: 1, 2, and 4 only

D: 1, 2, 3, and 4

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Answer: C

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: World Cancer Day is indeed observed every year on February 4 to raise awareness about cancer prevention, detection, and treatment.

Statement 2 is correct: World Cancer Day was first declared during the World Summit against Cancer in Paris in 1999.

Statement 3 is incorrect: The theme for World Cancer Day 2025 is “United by Unique,” not “United by Hope.”

Statement 4 is correct: One of the main goals of World Cancer Day is to promote cancer research and reduce the global impact of the disease.

Q2:

Which technology is being used to develop gene silencing therapies for cancer treatment?

A: CRISPR-Cas9

B: RNA interference (RNAi)

C: Gene editing

D: Immunotherapy

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Answer: B

Explanation:

RNA interference (RNAi) technology is being used to develop gene silencing therapies for cancer treatment. RNAi works by silencing specific genes involved in cancer growth and progression, thereby inhibiting tumor growth.

Q3:

Consider the following statements regarding the Internation Big Cat Alliance (IBCA):

1.   The International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on April 9, 2023, during the 50th anniversary of Project Tiger.

2.   The main objective of the IBCA is to conserve five major big cat species: Tiger, Lion, Leopard, Cheetah, and Puma.

3.   The IBCA is headquartered in the United States.

4.   As of now, 27 countries, including India, have joined the IBCA.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A: 1, 2, and 3 only

B: 1 and 4 only

C: 2 and 4 only

D: 1, 3, and 4 only

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Answer: B

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct. The Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on April 9, 2023, during the 50th anniversary of Project Tiger.

Statement 2 is incorrect. The IBCA aims to conserve all seven big cat species- - Tiger, Lion, Leopard, Snow Leopard, Cheetah, Jaguar and Puma, not just five.

Statement 3 is incorrect. The IBCA is headquartered in India, not the United States.

Statement 4 is correct. As of now, 27 countries, including India, have agreed to join the IBCA.

Q4:

What is the IUCN status of the Asiatic Lion?

A: Vulnerable

B: Endangered

C: Near Threatened

D: Least Concern

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Answer: B

Explanation:

According to the IUCN Red List, the Asiatic Lion is classified as Endangered.

Q5:

Consider the following statements hanks:

1.   The Motion of Thanks is discussed only in the Lok Sabha.

2.   It is at the discretion of the presiding officer to accept or reject a no-confidence motion.

3.   It is necessary to put all motions to a vote in the House.

How many statements given above are correct?

A: Only 1

B: Only 2

C: All three

D: None

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Answer: A

Explanation:

· Statement 1: Incorrect. The 'Motion of Thanks' is discussed in both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha.

· Statement 2: Correct. A no-confidence motion needs to be supported by 50 members to be admitted. Even after following the rules, it is at the discretion of the presiding officer to accept or reject the motion.

· Statement 3: Incorrect. all motions are not necessarily put to a vote of the House, whereas all resolutions are required to be voted upon.