UPSC Current Affairs Practice Questions – 08 December 2023

1. Consider the following Cultural events:

1. Durga Puja
2. Kumbh Mela
3. Giddha
4. Garba

How many of the above-mentioned are declared by UNESCO as intangible cultural heritage?

2. Consider the following statements with reference to Genome sequencing:

1. It refers to figuring out the order of DNA nucleotides in a genome.
2. Human Genome Project was launched by India in 1990 to better understand the genetic variations and disease-causing mutations specific to the Indian population.

Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?

3. Consider the following statements with respect to State Food Safety Index (SFSI) 2022-2023:

1. SFSI is a biennial assessment released by Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI).
2. SFSI is based on performance of State/UT on 6 significant parameters with Consumer Empowerment being one of the indicators.
3. Kerala has topped the Food Safety Index 2022-23, replacing Tamil Nadu which has slipped to third position.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

4. In the context of Mitochondrial DNA, consider the following statements:

1. Human mitochondrial DNA was the first significant part of the human genome to be sequenced.
2. All cells in multicellular organisms contain mitochondria.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

5. Lakadong turmeric known for its high curcumin content got GI tag.  It belongs to which one of the following states?