UPSC Current Affairs Quiz – 08-09 December 2024

1. What is the primary mechanism by which genetically modified malaria-causing parasites provide immunity against the disease?

2. Which of the following statements about the Indian Star Tortoise is correct?

1. The Indian Star Tortoise is listed as Vulnerable by the IUCN.
2. It is included in Appendix I of CITES.
3. The Indian Star Tortoise is found only in India.

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3. Which of the following statements about the transmission of the Marburg virus is correct?

1. Human-to-human transmission occurs through direct contact with blood, secretions, organs, or other bodily fluids of infected individuals.
2. The Marburg virus can be transmitted through the air.
3. Zoonotic transmission occurs from African fruit bats to humans.

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4. Which of the following elements are included in the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list?

1. Yoga
2. Garba
3. Kumbh Mela
4. Kalbelia folk song

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5. Which of the following statements about Vostro accounts is correct?

1. A Vostro account is an account that a foreign bank holds in a domestic bank in the domestic currency.
2. Vostro accounts enable domestic banks to provide international banking services to clients with global banking needs.

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