UPSC Quiz- 2018 : IASbaba’s Daily Current Affairs Quiz [Day 122]

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Q.1) Consider the following statements about Appointments Committee of the Cabinet

1. It is chaired by the Prime Minister of India
2. Minister of Home Affairs and Minister in-charge of the concerned Ministry is part of the committee

Select the correct statements

1. 1 Only
2. 2 Only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

Q.2) Consider the following statements about Battle of Haifa

1. It is considered as one of the bravely-contested battles of World War II
2. 15th (Imperial Service) Cavalry Brigade helped liberate Haifa from the clutches of the Turkish-German forces

Select the correct statements

1. 1 Only
2. 2 Only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

Q.3) In the context of the development in Bioinformatics, the term 'Transcriptome' refers to

1. A range of enzymes used in genome editing
2. The full range of mRNA molecules expressed by an organism
3. The description of the mechanism of gene expression
4. A mechanism of genetic mutations taking place in cells

Q.4) Which one of the following brings out the publication called "Energy Statistics" from time to time?

1. Central Power Research Institute
2. Planning Commission
3. Power Finance Corporation Ltd
4. Central Statistical Organization

Q.5) MCA-21 is a major initiative taken up by the Government of India in which one of the following areas?

1. Foreign direct investment in India
2. Attracting international tourists
3. E-governance
4. Modernization of airports

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