UPSC Current Affairs Quiz - 04 December 2024

1. Which of the following statements about ecDNA is/are correct?

ecDNA is a fragment of genetic material found in cancer cells, which forms a circular structure
It is independent of the chromosomal DNA.

Choose the correct answer:

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

2. Which of the following statements about the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) is/are correct?

The DAC is chaired by the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS).
The DAC was formed immediately after the Kargil War in 1999.
The DAC’s main objective is to ensure expeditious procurement of the approved requirements of the armed forces.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 1 and 3 only

(c) 3 only

(d) 1, 2, and 3

3. Madhav National Park, recently in news, is located in which of the following states?

(a) Chhattisgarh

(b) Orissa

(c) Karnataka

(d) Madhya Pradesh

4. Which of the following is NOT a reason for revising the base year for GDP calculation?

(a) Incorporating new data sources due to digitization and sectoral developments.

(b) Reflecting shifts in consumption patterns and sectoral contributions.

(c) Reducing the fiscal deficit of the country.

(d) Considering post-pandemic economic dynamics.

5. Which of the following is NOT one of the four main pillars used in the Network Readiness Index (NRI) assessment?

(a) Technology

(b) Economy

(c) People

(d) Governance

UPSC Current Affairs Quiz – 04 December 2024