UPSC Current Affairs Quiz – 21 November 2023

1. Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct with respect to Seabuckthorn?

1. It produces edible fruit which is rich in vitamins, carotenoids and omega fatty acids
2. It is found generally in arid and dry areas such as deserts.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

2. Consider the following statements with respect to the Psyche Mission:

1. The Psyche Mission addresses the scarcity of qualified professionals in mental health.
2. Implemented by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, it is a central sector scheme.
3. The MANAS mobile app is introduced to bolster the mission.

How many of the statements given above is/are not correct?

3. Consider the following statements:

1. The Sutlej River is the tributary of the Indus River.
2. Tantalum is one of the 12 critical and strategic minerals according to the annual report of the Union Ministry of Mines for 2020-21.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

4. Consider the following:

1. Kyaukpyu Special Economic Zone
2. China-Myanmar Border Economic Cooperation Zone
3. New Yangon City

How many of the above is/are the pillars of China-Myanmar Economic Corridor (CMEC)?

5. Consider the following statements:

1. Embryonic stem cells (ESC) are pluripotent cells which give rise to all somatic cell types in the embryo.
2. Chimera is defined as an organism composed of cells with different genotypes altogether.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?