HomeDaily QuizUPSC Daily Quiz | 6 September 2024 UPSC Daily Quiz | 6 September 2024Daily Quiz, September | By Riteish Sharma /5 Daily Quiz - 6 September Tarun IAS offers a variety of courses and resources for UPSC aspirants, including a section for daily current affairs and quizzes. The institute was established with the goal of providing high-quality education and preparing students for the IAS exams. They aim to offer education that is up to date, challenging, and accessible regardless of the student's location or the time of dayTarun IAS emphasizes the importance of Current Affairs in both the prelims and mains of the UPSC exams, offering extensive materials and notes on the subject. Her For the most current and specific daily MCQs related to current affairs or any other subject, please click on the link below. 1 / 5 Q1. Which of the following statements correctly describes the concept of the Hayflick limit? It is the maximum number of times a cell can divide before it becomes cancerous. It is the maximum number of times a cell can divide before it undergoes apoptosis (programmed cell death). It is the maximum number of times a somatic cell can divide before it reaches senescence (a state of irreversible cell growth arrest). It is the maximum number of times a germ cell can divide before it becomes a gamete. Explanation:Relevance: Biomedical researcher Leonard Hayflick, who discovered that normal somatic cells can divide (and thus reproduce) only a certain number of times, died on August 1 at the age of 98. In the early 1960s, Hayflick, at the time a researcher at the University of Pennsylvania, discovered that cell division in somatic (non-reproductive) cells stopped after roughly 40-60 times. This cessation in cell division is what Hayflick posited causes aging — as senescent cells (those that have stopped dividing) accumulate, one’s body begins to age and decline.This means that there is an in-built cellular clock in the human body (and that of other organisms) which determines how long one can live. This “ultimate Hayflick limit”, as scientists have termed it, is around 125 years for humans, beyond which no amount of diet, exercise, or even genetic tweaking against diseases can extend the human lifespan.Therefore, option (c) is the correct answer.Subject: Current Affairs | S&TLevel of Difficulty: Easy | Factual 2 / 5 Q2. Which of the following statements best describes the concept of quantum nonlocality? Quantum nonlocality refers to the phenomenon where particles can instantaneously affect each other’s states, regardless of the distance separating them, as demonstrated in quantum entanglement experiments. Quantum nonlocality is the principle that particles can only influence each other if they are in physical contact within the same quantum field. Quantum nonlocality describes the ability of quantum particles to exist in multiple states simultaneously, known as superposition. Quantum nonlocality is the concept that quantum particles are fundamentally unable to interact with each other, even when they are within the same quantum system. Explanation:Relevance: Researchers have proven that it's impossible to create a single, all-encompassing metric for measuring the strength of non-local quantum connections.The principle of nonlocality in quantum mechanics says that quantum particles can “know” the states of other quantum particles, even at great distances, and correlate their behaviors with each other instantaneously. The equations which describe quantum entanglement seem to tell us that two particles across the universe from each other can correlate their behavior simultaneously. Simultaneous is faster than the speed of light. And lab experiments which demonstrate quantum entanglement seem to support these equations.Quantum EntanglementIn quantum physics, if two particles are entangled, their behavior is correlated. In addition, if a physicist obtains knowledge about the properties of one particle, she has also obtained knowledge about the properties of any particles entangled with it.Therefore, option (a) is the correct answer.Subject: Current Affairs | S&TLevel of Difficulty: Easy | Factual 3 / 5 Q3. Which of the following statements correctly describes the objective of the Pradhan Mantri JI-VAN Yojana? It is a scheme aimed at promoting the use of solar energy in rural areas by providing subsidies for solar panels. It is a health insurance scheme that covers unorganized workers and provides them with access to healthcare services. It is a scheme to provide financial assistance for the construction of affordable housing in urban areas. It focuses on the development of second-generation biofuels by establishing commercial projects and funding research in the bioenergy sector. Explanation:Relevance: The revised Pradhan Mantri JI-VAN Yojana aims to boost the country's ethanol capacity.To attract greater investment and the latest advancements in 2G ethanol capacity in the country, the modified Pradhan Mantri JI-VAN Yojana was notified in 2019 by the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas. It will now include a broader scope for biofuels derived from lignocellulosic feedstocks such as agricultural and forestry residues, industrial waste, synthesis (syn) gas, and algae.Additionally, the scheme will support “bolt-on” plants and “brownfield projects,” allowing them to leverage their existing infrastructure and enhance their viability.Emphasising innovation, the scheme will also prioritize project proposals that introduce new technologies and utilize diverse feedstocks. Its objectives include providing farmers with remunerative income for agricultural residues, combating environmental pollution, creating local employment opportunities, and bolstering India’s energy security and self-reliance.By fostering the development of advanced biofuel technologies, supporting the Make-in-India Mission, and contributing to the goal of net-zero GHG emissions by 2070, the Government of India demonstrates its commitment to a sustainable and self-sufficient energy future.Therefore, option (d) is the correct answer.Subject: Current Affairs | EnvironmentLevel of Difficulty: Easy | Factual 4 / 5 Q4. Consider the following statements regarding the Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme:1) The Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme aims to achieve a 15% ethanol blending target by the end of the Ethanol Supply Year (ESY) 2025-26.2) The Government is promoting 2nd-generation (2G) Ethanol, which is derived from surplus biomass, agricultural waste, and industrial waste using advanced biofuel technology.Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation:Relevance: The Government has actively promoted blending ethanol with petrol through the Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme, where Public Sector Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) sell ethanol-blended petrol.Since the inception of the EBP Programme, the blending percentage rose from 1.53% to 12.06%. Notably, the blending percentage reached 15.83% in July 2024, and the cumulative blending percentage has exceeded 13% in the current ESY 2023-24.Key Facets of EBP Programme e Blending Target: OMCs aim to achieve a 20% ethanol blending target by the end of the Ethanol Supply Year (ESY) 2025-26. (Hence, statement 1 is not correct)Ethanol Requirement: Approximately 1,100 crore litres of ethanol will be needed to reach this 20% blending target.Distillation Capacity: To meet the blending requirement and other uses, 1,750 crore litres of ethanol distillation capacity needs to be installed.Focus on 2G Ethanol: The Government is promoting 2nd-generation (2G) Ethanol, which is derived from surplus biomass, agricultural waste, and industrial waste using advanced biofuel technology. (Hence, statement 2 is correct)Support for 2G Projects: The “Pradhan Mantri JI-VAN (Jaiv Indhan- Vatavaran Anukool fasal awashesh Nivaran) Yojana” was launched on March 7, 2019, to provide financial assistance for 2G bio-ethanol projects.Hence, only one of the statements given above is correct.Therefore, option (b) is the correct answer.Subject: Current Affairs | EnvironmentLevel of Difficulty: Easy | Factual 5 / 5 Q5. Which one of the following best describes the term "Zoopharmacognosy"? The study of how animals use natural substances to self-medicate. The classification of animals based on their ability to produce pharmacologically active compounds. The research into how animals communicate using chemical signals. The exploration of pharmaceutical drugs derived from animal tissues. Explanation:Relevance: The Relevance: This is the first time that an orangutan has been documented using a plant to treat a wound.Zoopharmacognosy is a field of study that explores how animals self-medicate by selecting and using plants, soils, and other natural substances to treat and prevent diseases. This behavior is observed in a wide range of animals, including primates, birds, and insects. For example, chimpanzees in the wild have been observed eating specific leaves that have medicinal properties to treat parasitic infections. This practice suggests that animals may possess an innate ability to recognize and utilize the medicinal properties of natural substances in their environment.Therefore, option (a) is the correct answer.Subject: Current Affairs | S&TLevel of Difficulty: Easy | Factual Your score is 0% Restart quiz
