UPSC Current Affairs Practice MCQs – 11-12 February 2024

1. Consider the statements regarding the National Deep Tech Startup Policy (NDTSP):

1. NDTSP is under the Department for Business and Trade
2. Beneficiaries include start-ups and public sector ventures.
3. The policy allocates at least 5% of GDP for research and development.

How many of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

2. Consider the following statements regarding 3D printed human brain:

1. Brain cells are prepared from totipotent stem cells.
2. The new method helps scientists to study and replicate certain parts of the brain.

How many of above statement(s) is/are correct?

3. Consider the following statements regarding mercury pollution:

1. Artisanal mining activity is a source of mercury pollution in the world.
2. Vietnam Convention focuses on reduction of mercury pollution.

How many of the above statements are not correct?

4. Consider the following statements:

1. Globally , 70% of cancer deaths occurs in low to middle class countries
2. Globally, cancer is the 2^nd largest cause of death.

How many of the above statements are not correct?