Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 04 April 2022

Q.1) With reference to genome sequencing, consider the following statements: 

1. It means deciphering the order of DNA nucleotides, or bases, in a genome.
2. A genome is an organism’s complete set of DNA.
3. Human genome contains about 3 billion base pairs that spell out the instructions for making and maintaining a human being.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Q.2) National Bee Board was reconstituted in the year 

(a) 2008
(b) 2010
(c) 2006
(d) 2014

Q.3) With reference to P-8I squadron aircraft, consider the following statements: 

1. Itis a long-range, multi-mission maritime patrol aircraft.
2. It was designed to protect the coastline and territorial waters of India.
3. The P-8I aircraft is a variant of the P-8A Poseidon multi-mission maritime aircraft (MMA) operated by the Russian Navy.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 
(d) 2 only

Q.4) Which among the following countries are not being part of TAPI gas pipeline project

(a) Turkmenistan 
(b) Tajikistan 
(c) India 
(d) Pakistan 

Q.5) With reference to maritime rescue co-ordination centre, consider the following statements:

1. It is an international network under the UN's International Maritime Organisation
2.In India, the Coast Guard is the coordinating agency to do this function.
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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