Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 18 February 2022

Q.1) Match the following pairs:

Types of stem cell Description
1. Embryonic stem cells: supply new cells for an embryo as it grows and develops into a baby;
2. Induced pluripotent stem cells: stem cells that scientists make in laboratory
3. Adult stem cells: supply new cells as an organism grows and to replace cells that get damaged;
Which of the pair(s) given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 2 only

Q.2) Who has been appointed as India’s first national maritime security coordinator?

(a) Ramesh Das
(b) Karan Singh
(c) Ramesh Kumar
(d) Ashok Kumar

Q.3) With reference to regarding capacity development scheme, consider the following statements:

1. It is a Central Sector Scheme.
2. The scheme has been implemented by Ministry of Statistics and Programme.
3. It comprises of two sub schemes; economic census is one among them.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 2 only

Q.4) What is the atmospheric pressure on Pluto’s surface by comparing with the planet Earth?

(a) 80,000 times less than that on Earth surface
(b) 80,000 times more than that on Earth surface
(c) 50,000 times less than that on Earth surface
(d) 100,000 times more than that on Earth surface

Q.5) With reference to Indo-Bangladesh Protocol on Inland Water Transit and Trade, consider the following statements:

1.It was first signed in 1972.
2.Under it, inland vessels of one country can transit through the specified routes.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) Neither 1 nor 2
(b) Both 1 and 2
(c) 1 only
(d) 2 only

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Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 18 February 2022