UPSC Current Affairs Practice Questions – 30 July 2024

1. Consider the following statements:

1. Hepatitis B is included under India’s Universal Immunization Programme.
2. Currently, no effective vaccine is available against hepatitis C.

Which of the statements is/are correct?

2. Consider the following statements regarding National Mission for Manuscripts (NMM):

1. It is a national level comprehensive initiative under Ministry of Culture to works towards conserving the manuscript heritage of India.
2. It cover a variety of themes including scripts, languages and calligraphies, but illuminations and illustrations are not covered under the project.

Which of the statements is/are correct?

3. Consider the following:

1. Presence of Coriolis force
2. Minimal vertical wind shear
3. Atmospheric instability
4. An initial low-pressure area

How many of the following causes can trigger the formation of a tropical cyclone?

4. Consider the following statements regarding Amaravati School of Art:

1. Satavahanas and Ikshavakus were the main patrons of this school.
2. Amaravati sculptures were mostly made using red stone.

Which of the statements is/are correct?

5. Which one of the following is the context in which the term “FnCas9” is mentioned?