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Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – May 3-4, 2023 [Mock Test]
Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – May 3-4, 2023 [Mock Test]
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1. Consider the following statements regarding Chondrostereum purpureum:
- It is a plant bacterium.
- It causes silver leaf disease in plants.
- Until recently, there were no reported instances of this infecting human beings.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] 1, 2 and 3
[C] Only 2
[D] Only 1 and 3
Show Answer
Correct Answer: C [Only 2]
Notes:
Chondrostereum purpureum is a plant fungus, not a bacterium, and is known for causing silver leaf disease in plants, particularly within the rose family. Historically, there were no recorded cases of it infecting humans, but a recent report from Kolkata documents the first such instance, reinforcing that only statement 2 is correct.
2. Consider the following statements:
- Phagocytosis is the process by which certain living cells called phagocytes ingest other cells.
- Amoeba and white blood cell are examples of phagocytes.
- Phagocytosis can be a means of feeding.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
[A] 1, 2 and 3
[B] Only 1
[C] Only 3
[D] Only 1 and 3
Show Answer
Correct Answer: A [1, 2 and 3]
Notes:
All the statements are correct. Phagocytosis refers to the engulfing of cells or particles by phagocytes. Amoeba and white blood cells serve as examples of phagocytes. In unicellular organisms like amoeba and sponges, phagocytosis functions as a means of feeding, while in higher animals, it primarily acts as a defensive mechanism against pathogens.
3. W12+ Blueprint was in news recently, it is a:
[A] Set of database for solutions to achieve safe drinking water for all
[B] Set of database for solutions to urban water challenges
[C] Set of database for solutions to clean Indian rivers
[D] Set of database for solutions to increase the ground water level
Show Answer
Correct Answer: B [Set of database for solutions to urban water challenges]
Notes:
- The W12+ Blueprint committed knowledge sharing for water security challenges at Un Water Conference 2023.
- The W12+ Blueprint is one of the W12+ programs for urban water challenges.
- The W12+ Blueprint is an online information tool for urban water solutions.
- It was launched by two NGOs (SOS and ECOCIV) in partnership with UNESCO IHP.
- The platform is dynamic, interactive knowledge-sharing database of case studies and best-practice water solutions at city-level.
- The W12+ Blueprint is an informational database for solutions to urban water challenges.
- Two cities from India are listed in this Blueprint: Bengaluru – Community Leadership for Water Source Rejuvenation and Chennai- Rainwater Harvesting Policy for Enhanced Supply.
Originally written on
May 23, 2023
and last modified on
May 23, 2023.
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