Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams – 30 April 2016

Q.1- With reference to ‘stem cells’, frequently in the news, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. Stem cells can be derived from mammals only.
2. Stem cells can be used for screening new drugs.
3. Stem cells can be used for medical therapies.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Q.2- Consider the following form of taxes:

1. Income tax
2. Wealth tax
3. Fringe benefit tax

which of the following are part of direct tax?

A. 1 only
B. 1,2
C. 2,3
D. All

Q.3- Arrange these water bodies from west to east

1. Timur sea
2. Arafura sea
3. Gulf of carpentaria
4. Coral sea

A. 4-2-3-1
B. 1-2-3-4
C. 2-4-3-1
D. 1-3-2-4

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