Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 10 May 2021

Q.1) Consider the following statements regarding BlockTrack:

1. It is blockchain-based data exchange system for a mobile phone-based application.
2. It aims to digitise healthcare information systems while ensuring the protection of sensitive personal information and medical records by decentralising the control and ownership of patient data.
3. It has been developed by IIT Madras.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 3 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3 only

Q.2) 3rd Arctic Science Ministerial program jointly organised by

(a) Iceland & Japan

(b) Germany & France

(d) Switzerland & Japan

Q.3) With reference to the e-Sanjeevani OPD program, consider the following statements:

1. It is a flagship telemedicine platform of the Government.
2. It has been developed by the Centre for Development of Advance Computing.
3. It provides free consultations to Indian citizens in need.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 3 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(d) 2 only

Q.4) With reference to the 2-deoxy-D-glucose, consider the following statements:

1.It is a glucose molecule which has the 2-hydroxyl group replaced by hydrogen.
2. It is developed by Defence Research and Development Organisation.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) Neither 1 nor 2

(b) Both 1 and 2

(d) 2 only

Q.5) Consider the following statements regarding Mucormycosis:

1. It is a very rare infection.
2. It is caused by exposure to mucor mould which is commonly found in soil, plants, manure, and decaying fruits and vegetables.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) Neither 1 nor 2

(b) Both 1 and 2

(d) 2 only

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Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 10 May 2021