Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 29 October 2022

Q.1) With reference to regarding Tuberculosis diseases, consider the following statements: 

1. TBspreads from person to person through air.
2. TB is caused by bacillus Mycobacterium tuberculosis which typically affectslungs but can affect other sites.
3. Currently, Bacillle Calmette-Guerin (BCG) is the only licensed vaccineavailable for prevention of TB.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 2 only

Q.2) Green crackers cause ____   less air pollution as compared to traditional ones.

(a) 30 per cent
(b) 10 per cent
(c) 40 per cent
(d) 20 per cent

Q.3) With reference to regarding Avian Influenza, consider the following statements: 

1. It is a viral disease which is contagious and can spread from one bird to other birds and animals.
2. It is caused by Influenza Type A viruses which generally affect poultry birds such as chickens and turkeys.
3. It also effects humans through direct contact with infected animals or contaminated environments.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only
(d) 2 only

Q.4) Which country has the highest TB patient count?

(a) China 
(b) India 
(c) Brazil 
(d) Mali 

Q.5) Consider the following statements regarding Glyphosate:

1.It is a non-selective herbicide, used to clear all kind of weeds fromagricultural fields.
2.It prevents the plants from making certain proteins that are needed for plant growth.

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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