UPSC Current Affairs Quiz – 07 December 2024

1. Electrophoresis is a technique used to separate molecules based on their electric charge. Which of the following is NOT an application of electrophoresis?

2. Consider the following statements about the regional variation in female LFPR:

1. States like Jharkhand and Bihar saw significant increases in female LFPR.
2. Goa and Lakshadweep saw a marginal decline in rural female LFPR.
3. All north-eastern states saw a decline in female LFPR.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

3. Which of the following statements about the Hornbill Festival is correct?

1. The Hornbill Festival is celebrated in Nagaland to encourage inter-tribal interaction.
2. The festival is named after the Great Indian Hornbill, which is the state bird of Nagaland.
3. It is often known as the ‘festival of festivals’.

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4. Which of the following statements about the Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities (PwD) is correct?

1. The Chief Commissioner for PwD is responsible for monitoring the implementation of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.
2. The Chief Commissioner is appointed by the President of India.
3. It submits its annual report to the centre government.

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5. Which of the following statements about the Hindu Kush Himalayas is correct?

1. The Hindu Kush Himalayas span across eight countries.
2. The highest peak in the Hindu Kush range is Mount Everest.
3. The Hindu Kush Himalayas are a source of Asian river systems like Amu Darya

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