Posted in Current Affairs Quiz UPSC Current Affairs Practice Questions – 18 May 2024 May 18, 2024 Leave a comment 1. Consider the following statements about xenotransplantation: It involves transplanting animal cells, tissues, or organs into humans. Pigs are often used due to their organ size and metabolism similarity with humans. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 2. Consider the following statements with reference to SAARC: Its Secretary-general is appointed by the Council of Ministers on the principle of rotation, for a non-renewable tenure of 3 years. SAARC Arbitration Council is an inter-governmental body mandated to provide a legal framework within the region for fair and efficient settlement of disputes, as may be referred to it by the member states and their people. Which of the statements is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 3. Consider the following statements with reference to Right to Property in India: Right to property was explicitly held as a fundamental right under Articles 19 at the inception of the Constitution in 1950. 44th Constitutional Amendment (1978) removed right to property as a fundamental right and made it a constitutional right under Article 300A. Which of the statements is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 4. Consider the following statements with reference to National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC): It was accorded constitutional status through 102nd constitutional Amendment Act, 2018 The members are appointed by the President by warrant under his hand and seal. Which of the statements is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 Loading …