UPSC Current Affairs Practice Questions – 08 October 2024

1. Consider the following statements regarding microRNA (miRNA):

1. microRNAs are small non-coding RNA molecules involved in gene regulation.
2. microRNAs prevent mRNA from being translated into proteins by binding to them.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

2. Consider the following statements about the Mahanadi River:

1. The Mahanadi River originates in the state of Chhattisgarh.
2. The Hirakud Dam, built on the Mahanadi River, is one of the longest dams in the world.
3. It flows into the Arabian Sea.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

3. Which of the following statements is/are true about the impact of climate change on typhoons?

1. The Coriolis effect is essential for the rotation of typhoons.
2. Typhoons can form over both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
3. Rising sea levels can exacerbate the impact of typhoon-induced storm surges.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

4. Consider the following statements about cholera:

1. The primary mode of transmission is through contaminated food and water.
2. There is no vaccine available for cholera.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

5. Consider the following statements about the Tirupati Balaji Temple:

1. The temple is dedicated to Lord Venkateswara, an incarnation of Lord Shiva.
2. The temple is built in the Dravidian architectural style.
3. The Tirupati Laddu, given as prasad, has a Geographical Indication (GI) tag.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?