UPSC Current Affairs Practice Questions – 21 August 2024

1. Consider the following statements:

1. Leukaemia is a type of cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow
2. Multi-cancer early detection (MCED) tests can detect cancer by identifying circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) or circulating tumour cells (CTCs) in the blood.

Which of the above statements regarding biosurfactants is/are correct?

2. Maldharis, recently in news, is a predominant tribal group of

3. Consider the following statements with respect to oil palm in India:

1. India is the world’s largest palm oil importer.
2. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Kerala accounts for 98% of oil palm produced in the country.

Which of the statements is/are not correct?

4. Consider the following statements regarding permafrost:

1. It refers to any ground that remains frozen or colder for at least two years straight.
2. They can be found only along Earth’s higher latitudes.

Which of the statements is/are correct?

5. With reference to Voice of Global South Summit, consider the following statements:

1. It is an initiative launched by SAARC for promoting diplomatic ties in Global South region.
2. The idea of the summit was pioneered by India.

Which of the above given statements is/are correct?