UPSC Current Affairs Practice Questions – 14 May 2024

1. Consider the following statements:

Statement-I:

The natural transport system of the human body can be used to carry antigens to targeted areas within the body.

Statement-II:

Biotaxis refers to the technique where scientists use viruses or protein particles to transport antigens to the lymph nodes.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

2. Consider the following statements regarding Oleander Flowers:

1. It is also called rosebay and is a widely cultivated plant found in tropical, subtropical, and temperate regions around the world.
2. It is a water-demanding crop and cannot withstand drought conditions.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

3. 3D printing has applications in how many of the following?

1. Manufacture of bionic ears
2. Automotive industry
3. Reconstructive surgeries
4. Wearable devices

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

4. Consider the following statements regarding Coronal Mass Ejections:

1. They are the primary drivers of the most severe geomagnetic storms
2. They usually take place around sunspot groups, which are cooler, highly magnetized areas on the Sun’s surface.

Which of the statements is/are correct?

5. Consider the following statements:

1. India is the world’s largest producer and consumer of sugar
2. FSSAI limits trans fatty acids (TFA) in food products to 2% by mass of the total oils and fats.

Which of the statements is/are correct?

6. Consider the following statements regarding Dust Storms:

1. About 75% of global dust emissions originate from natural sources in the world’s drylands
2. Convective dust storms in North West India are locally called “aandhi”

Which of the statements is/are correct?