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UPSC Civil Service Prelims Paper I 2023 (General Studies)
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'Aerial metagenomics' best refers to which one of the following situations?
A
Collecting DNA samples from air in a habitat at one go
B
Understanding the genetic makeup of avian species of a habitat
C
Using air-borne devices to collect samples from moving
blood animals
D
Sending drones to inaccessible areas to collect plant and animal samples from land surfaces and water bodies
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UPSC Civil Service Prelims Paper I 2023 (General Studies)
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
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'Microsatellite DNA' is used in the case of which one of the following?
A
Studying the evolutionary relationships among various species of fauna
B
Stimulating 'stem cells' to transform into diverse functional
tissues
C
Promoting clonal propagation of horticultural plants
D
Assessing the efficacy of drugs by conducting series of drug trials in a population
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UPSC Civil Service Prelims Paper I 2023 (General Studies)
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+2
-0.66
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With reference to Central Bank digital currencies, consider the following statements:

1. It is possible to make payments in a digital currency without using US dollar or SWIFT system.

2. A digital currency can be distributed with a condition programmed into it such as a time- frame for spending it.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
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UPSC Civil Service Prelims Paper I 2023 (General Studies)
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+2
-0.66
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Consider the following statements :

Statement-I : Recently, the United States of America (USA) and the European Union (EU) have launched the Trade and Technology Council'.

Statement-II: The USA and the EU claim that through this they are trying to bring technological progress and physical productivity under their control.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements? 

A
Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
B
Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I
C
Statement-I is correct but Statement-ll is incorrect
D
Statement-I is in correct but Statement-ll is correct
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