0 UPSC ENGLISH QUIZ 05.10.2023 Daily Quiz 1 / 5 Q1. Consider the following statements: Nobel Prize in Medicine or Physiology for 2023 has been awarded to Katalin Karikó and Drew Weissman for their groundbreaking work on nucleoside base modification of messenger Ribonucleic Acid (mRNA). The discoveries by the two Nobel Laureates were critical for developing effective mRNA vaccines against Covid-19 during the pandemic that began in early 2020. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: Nobel Prize in Medicine or Physiology for 2023 has been awarded to Katalin Karikó and Drew Weissman for their groundbreaking work on nucleoside base modification of messenger Ribonucleic Acid (mRNA).The discoveries by the two Nobel Laureates were critical for developing effective mRNA vaccines against Covid-19 during the pandemic that began in early 2020. Katalin Karikó and Drew Weissman’s Discovery Karikó and Weissman observed that dendritic cells identify in vitro transcribed mRNA as foreign, activating them and causing the release of inflammatory signals. They questioned why this mRNA was considered foreign, unlike mRNA from mammalian cells, which didn't trigger the same response. Mammalian cells are eukaryotic cells that belong to the animal kingdom and have a nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles. This led them to realize that there must be distinct properties separating the two mRNA types. 2 / 5 Q2. Consider the following statements: Indian Army in partnership with the United Service Institution of India (USI), wrapped up a hybrid-panel discussion as part of Project Udbhav. The discussion focused on "The Evolution of Indian Military Systems, Warfare, and Strategic Thinking: Current Research and Future Directions." At its core, Project Udbhav seeks to bridge the historical and the contemporary. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 1 and 2 are correct 1 and 3 are correct 2 and 3 are correct All of the above Explanation: Indian Army in partnership with the United Service Institution of India (USI), wrapped up a hybrid-panel discussion as part of Project Udbhav.The discussion focused on "The Evolution of Indian Military Systems, Warfare, and Strategic Thinking: Current Research and Future Directions." Project Udbhav Project Udbhav is an initiative set in motion by the Indian Army to rediscover the profound Indic heritage of statecraft and strategic thoughts derived from ancient Indian texts of statecraft, warcraft, diplomacy and grand strategy. It focuses on a broad spectrum including Indigenous Military Systems, Historical Texts, Regional Texts and Kingdoms, Thematic Studies, and intricate Kautilya Studies. At its core, Project Udbhav seeks to bridge the historical and the contemporary. The project goes beyond rediscovering historical narratives; it aims to develop an indigenous strategic vocabulary deeply rooted in India's multifaceted philosophical and cultural heritage. 3 / 5 Q3. Consider the following statements: The northeastern region comprising the states of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura is home to many ethnic communities who have migrated from diverse regions, the majority of whom belong to the Indo Chinese Mongoloid ethnic community. The region is home to numerous ethnic communities, predominantly belonging to the Indo-Chinese Mongoloid racial grouping. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: The northeastern region comprising the states of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura is home to many ethnic communities who have migrated from diverse regions, the majority of whom belong to the Indo Chinese Mongoloid ethnic community. Ethnic Composition of the North-East Ethnic Composition The region is home to numerous ethnic communities, predominantly belonging to the Indo-Chinese Mongoloid racial grouping. Northeast India is known for its diverse population, which is made up of over 200 different ethnic groups, each with its own distinct culture and traditions. 4 / 5 Q4. Consider the following statements: Switzerland's glaciers are melting at an unprecedented rate. Within two years, Switzerland lost as much ice as it melted in the thirty years between 1960 and 1990. This dramatic loss is attributed to a combination of factors, including low snowfall and soaring temperatures, culminating in unprecedented melting. According to data from the Swiss Commission for Cryosphere Observation of the Swiss Academy of Sciences, Swiss glaciers experienced a four per cent loss of their total volume in 2023. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 1 and 2 are correct 1 and 3 are correct 2 and 3 are correct All of the above Explanation: Switzerland's glaciers are melting at an unprecedented rate. Within two years, Switzerland lost as much ice as it melted in the thirty years between 1960 and 1990.This dramatic loss is attributed to a combination of factors, including low snowfall and soaring temperatures, culminating in unprecedented melting. Record Melting in 2023 According to data from the Swiss Commission for Cryosphere Observation of the Swiss Academy of Sciences, Swiss glaciers experienced a four per cent loss of their total volume in 2023. This level of melting is second only to the record set in 2022 when six per cent of glaciers were lost. Astonishingly, Swiss glaciers have lost as much ice in these two years as they did over the entire three decades between 1960 and 1990. 5 / 5 Q5. Consider the following statements: Basohli Pashmina, a more than 100-year-old traditional craft from Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district, has got the Geographical Indication (GI) tag. It is a hand-spun product known for extreme softness, fineness and light-weight, has insulating properties and extended life. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: Basohli Pashmina, a more than 100-year-old traditional craft from Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district, has got the Geographical Indication (GI) tag. Basohli Pashmina It is a hand-spun product known for extreme softness, fineness and light-weight, has insulating properties and extended life. Pashmina products include shawls for both men and women, mufflers, blankets and basket. Pashmina refers to a fine variant of spun cashmere (the animal-hair fibre), that is derived from the downy undercoat of the Changthangi. It is obtained from a breed of mountain goats (Capra hircus) found on the Changthang Plateau in Tibet and parts of Ladakh. Your score is LinkedIn Facebook Twitter VKontakte Post navigation UPSC QUIZ 04.10.2023 UPSC QUIZ 06.10.2023
