Posted in Current Affairs Quiz UPSC Current Affairs Quiz – 14 March 2025 March 14, 2025 Leave a comment 1. Which of the following best describes the term “Epigenetics”? (a) The process of altering the DNA sequence to regulate gene activity. (b) The study of chemical compounds and modifications that regulate gene activity without changing the DNA sequence. (c) The inheritance of genetic traits based solely on DNA coding regions. (d) The science of identifying genetic mutations responsible for diseases. 2. Which of the following statements about APAAR ID is correct? APAAR ID is a 10-digit unique student identification number. APAAR ID is linked with Aadhaar and DigiLocker for authentication and secure storage. APAAR ID is mandatory for all students in India. Select the correct option using the codes given below: (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 2 and 3 only 3. Which of the following statements about the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) is correct? The CSW is a subsidiary body of the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). The CSW members are elected by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). India is a permanent member of the CSW. Select the correct option using the codes given below: (a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 2 and 3 only 4. Which of the following statements about Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) is correct? IPR grants the holder exclusive rights to use, produce, and sell their creation or invention. IPR protection is typically limited to the jurisdiction in which it is granted. IPR can never be transferred or sold. Select the correct option using the codes given below: (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2, and 3 5. Which of the following statements about wheat production in India is correct? India is the second-largest wheat producer in the world after China. Uttar Pradesh is the largest wheat-producing state in India. India accounts for more than 10% of the global wheat trade. Select the correct option using the codes given below: (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2, and 3 Loading … Related