17th September 2022 Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC Prelims
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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements about Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology:
1. The primary advantage of hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEV) is that they
produce less tailpipe emissions.
2. They only emit water vapour and warm air and are more efficient than internal
combustion engine vehicles.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Correct
Ans b
The primary advantage of hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEV) is that they produce no
tailpipe emissions. They only emit water vapour and warm air.
Incorrect
Ans b
The primary advantage of hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEV) is that they produce no
tailpipe emissions. They only emit water vapour and warm air.
Question 2 of 10
2. Question
2 points
The term genetic modulation, has been recently seen in news, refers to:
a) It is the process of temporarily altering gene expression levels without making
heritable changes to the underlying cellular DNA.
b) It is the process of temporarily altering gene expression levels by making heritable
changes to the underlying cellular DNA.
c) It is a technique to change the characteristics of a plant, animal or micro-organism by
transferring a piece of DNA from one organism to a different organism.
d) It is the process used to control the timing, location and amount in which genes are
expressed.
Correct
Ans a
Genetic modulation
Gene modulation refers to the process of temporarily altering gene expression levels
without making heritable changes to the underlying cellular DNA.
A key point is that the researchers add the same gene again, and not any foreign
one. This is best described as genetic modulation.
It is not a genetic modification (GM) and neither is the result a transgenic plant,
carrying elements from another donor.
Incorrect
Ans a
Genetic modulation
Gene modulation refers to the process of temporarily altering gene expression levels
without making heritable changes to the underlying cellular DNA.
A key point is that the researchers add the same gene again, and not any foreign
one. This is best described as genetic modulation.
It is not a genetic modification (GM) and neither is the result a transgenic plant,
carrying elements from another donor.
Question 3 of 10
3. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements regarding Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV).
1. HIV is an infection that attacks the immune system by destroying the body’s CD4
cells.
2. Typically, the time between HIV transmission and AIDS diagnosis is 10-15 years,
although it may occur sooner.
3. HIV does not spread through breastmilk from an infected mother to child.
Which of the above statement is/are correct?
Correct
Ans b
Bodily fluids such as blood, semen, vaginal fluids, rectal fluids and breastmilk can be carriers
for HIV.
It can be transmitted through unprotected sex, transfusion of contaminated blood, sharing
needles and syringes, and from a mother with HIV to her infant during pregnancy.
Incorrect
Ans b
Bodily fluids such as blood, semen, vaginal fluids, rectal fluids and breastmilk can be carriers
for HIV.
It can be transmitted through unprotected sex, transfusion of contaminated blood, sharing
needles and syringes, and from a mother with HIV to her infant during pregnancy.
Question 4 of 10
4. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements about ADIZ and Median Line in Taiwan stand-off:
1. The median line is an official line demarcated by Taiwan, located close to the
International Date Line passing through the Pacific Ocean.
2. Air-Defense Identification Zones (ADIZ) are same as country’s air-space which allows
for greater time for foreign aircraft entering the zone to inform local aviation
authorities.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?
Correct
c
ADIZ and meridian line
Many nations have so-called air defence identification zones including United States,
Canada, South Korea, Japan and China.
They are not same as country’s air-space and are much wider area in which any
foreign air-craft is expected to announce itself to local aviation authorities.
This is intended to allow greater time for a country to identify and respond to a
potentially hostile air craft.
The median line is an unofficial but once largely adhered to border that runs down
the middle of the Taiwan strait which separates Taiwan and China.
No agreement or treaty ever solidified its status. But over the decades it helped keep
Taiwan and China’s militaries apart.
Incorrect
c
ADIZ and meridian line
Many nations have so-called air defence identification zones including United States,
Canada, South Korea, Japan and China.
They are not same as country’s air-space and are much wider area in which any
foreign air-craft is expected to announce itself to local aviation authorities.
This is intended to allow greater time for a country to identify and respond to a
potentially hostile air craft.
The median line is an unofficial but once largely adhered to border that runs down
the middle of the Taiwan strait which separates Taiwan and China.
No agreement or treaty ever solidified its status. But over the decades it helped keep
Taiwan and China’s militaries apart.
Question 5 of 10
5. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements regarding Homogeneous Precipitation Zones (HPZ):
1. It is classified on the basis of monsoon data rather than focusing on the yearly
rainfall data.
2. India already has a zoning system called Homogenous Monsoon Regions (HMR).
3. The windward side of the Western Ghats receives much higher precipitation than the
west-central or the peninsular India.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Correct
Ans b
HPZ is classified on the basis of yearly rainfall data rather than merely focusing on monsoon
rainfall data.
Incorrect
Ans b
HPZ is classified on the basis of yearly rainfall data rather than merely focusing on monsoon
rainfall data.
Question 6 of 10
6. Question
2 points
A Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) is a company registered under the
Companies Act, 1956 whose primary business is related to
1. Business of loans and advances
2. Acquisition of shares/bonds/securities issued by Government or local authority.
3. Insurance and chit business
4. Agriculture activity
Select the correct answer code:
Correct
Ans b
A Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) is a company registered under the Companies Act,
1956 engaged in the business of loans and advances, acquisition of shares/stocks/bonds/
debentures/securities issued by Government or local authority or other marketable
securities of a like nature, leasing, hire-purchase, insurance business, chit business.
It does not include any institution whose principal business is that of agriculture activity,
industrial activity, purchase or sale of any goods (other than securities) or providing any
services and sale/purchase/construction of immovable property.
Incorrect
Ans b
A Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) is a company registered under the Companies Act,
1956 engaged in the business of loans and advances, acquisition of shares/stocks/bonds/
debentures/securities issued by Government or local authority or other marketable
securities of a like nature, leasing, hire-purchase, insurance business, chit business.
It does not include any institution whose principal business is that of agriculture activity,
industrial activity, purchase or sale of any goods (other than securities) or providing any
services and sale/purchase/construction of immovable property.
Question 7 of 10
7. Question
2 points
Which of the following committees had proposed privatisation of PSU banks?
1. Narasimham Committee
2. P J Nayak Committee
3. Naresh Chandra Committee
Select the correct answer code
Correct
Ans c
The Naresh Chandra Committee was appointed as a high-level committee to examine
various corporate governance issues.
Incorrect
Ans c
The Naresh Chandra Committee was appointed as a high-level committee to examine
various corporate governance issues.
Question 8 of 10
8. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements regarding Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA).
1. The IORA is a regional forum, tripartite in nature, bringing together representatives
of Government, Business and Academia, for promoting co-operation and closer
interaction among them.
2. It is based on the principles of Open Regionalism for strengthening Economic
Cooperation particularly on Trade Facilitation and Investment as well as Social
Development of the region.
3. All the countries surrounding the Indian Ocean are the members of IORA.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans a
IORA Member countries
Australia, Bangladesh, the Comoros, France, India, Indonesia, Iran, Kenya, Madagascar,
Malaysia, Maldives, Mauritius, Mozambique, Oman, Seychelles, Singapore, Somalia, South
Africa, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Thailand, the United Arab Emirates and Yemen.
Incorrect
Ans a
IORA Member countries
Australia, Bangladesh, the Comoros, France, India, Indonesia, Iran, Kenya, Madagascar,
Malaysia, Maldives, Mauritius, Mozambique, Oman, Seychelles, Singapore, Somalia, South
Africa, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Thailand, the United Arab Emirates and Yemen.
Question 9 of 10
9. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements:
1. The Legislative Council of a State in India can be as large in size as half of the
Legislative Assembly of that particular State.
2. The Governor of State nominates the Chairman of Legislative Council of that
particular State.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans d
The Chairman of the Legislative Council is elected by the council itself from amongst its
members.
The maximum strength of the council is fixed at one-third of the total strength of the
assembly and the minimum strength is fixed at 40 (with some exceptions).
Incorrect
Ans d
The Chairman of the Legislative Council is elected by the council itself from amongst its
members.
The maximum strength of the council is fixed at one-third of the total strength of the
assembly and the minimum strength is fixed at 40 (with some exceptions).
Question 10 of 10
10. Question
2 points
Considered the following statements regarding Great Indian Bustards:
1. It is a bird species and is classified as critically endangered by the IUCN.
2. The GIB is now found in a small number only in eastern Punjab.
3. They are found only in the States of Rajasthan and Gujarat in India.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Correct
Ans c
The GIB is now found in a small number only in western Rajasthan, while Gujarat claims to
have a few females left in its Banni Grassland Reserve.
Incorrect
Ans c
The GIB is now found in a small number only in western Rajasthan, while Gujarat claims to
have a few females left in its Banni Grassland Reserve.
