Posted in Current Affairs Quiz UPSC Current Affairs Practice MCQs – 19 March 2024 March 19, 2024 Leave a comment 1. Bugun tribe, recently seen in news, is found in which of the following states? (a) Arunachal Pradesh (b) Chhattisgarh (c) Lakshadweep (d) Rajasthan 2. Consider the following statements: Khooni Bhandara is an underground water management system that dates back to Mughal period Historical Group of Dhamnar consists of Buddhist caves and Hindu temples. Which of the statements is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 3. What is the primary objective of the Captive Elephant (Transfer or Transport) Rules, 2024? (a) To impose stricter regulations on the transfer of elephants between states (b) To facilitate the smooth transfer of elephants within or between states (c) To prohibit the transfer of elephants under any circumstances (d) To increase the captivity period for elephants 4. Consider the following statements: Covishield is a fully made, developed and produced in India whereas covaxin is manufactured by Pune-based Serum Institute of India. Covishield elicited higher number of B cells compared to covaxin. Which of the above statements are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 5. Consider the following statements: In fusion transcript, RNA transcripts contain differential parental genes It is a promising therapeutic target for head and neck cancer Which of the above statements are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 Loading …