UPSC Current Affairs Quiz: December 29-30, 2024

Consider the following pairs:

Siang River	Originates from Mount Kailash
Brahmaputra River	Known as the Tsangpo in Tibet
Yarlung Tsangpo	Largest river in Tibet

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

Consider the following pairs:

Biodiversity Credits	Measurable units of positive biodiversity outcomes
Carbon Credits	Standardized unit of one tonne of carbon dioxide (CO₂)
Forest Carbon Credits	Issued based on area measured in hectares

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

With reference to CRISPR technology and its applications in medical diagnostics, consider the following statements:

1. CRISPR can be used to detect specific mutations in pathogens like H. pylori.
2. CRISPR-based diagnostics can provide rapid results without the need for sequencing.
3. CRISPR technology has been successfully applied in detecting antibiotic resistance mutations.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following sites recognized as iconic archaeological locations in India:

1. Rakhigarhi
2. Dholavira
3. Hastinapur
4. Adichanallur

Which of the following is the correct order of these sites from north to south?

Consider the following:

1. Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary
2. Krishna Wildlife Sanctuary
3. Chilika Lake

Which of the above is / are known for their significance in mangrove ecosystems?