29 October 2024 Daily CA Quiz

1. New Zealand is the first country to permit HHGE, allowing genetically modified children under its new Ethics in Health Research guidelines.
2. HHGE involves germline cell editing, which means genetic changes are inheritable.
3. Techniques for HHGE include CRISPR/Cas9 and other methods like ZFNs and TALENs, with potential applications in disease prevention and assisted reproductive technology.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. Multilateral Development Banks primarily provide financial and technical assistance for economic development in developing countries.
2. MDBs are established through agreements among multiple countries and typically operate without profit motives.
3. The World Bank Group, Asian Development Bank (ADB), and BRICS New Development Bank (NDB) are examples of MDBs.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. The scheme provides a Record of Rights to household owners in rural inhabited village areas.
2. It aims to promote formal ownership and reduce property disputes in villages.
3. Under this scheme, urban areas are mapped to formalize land ownership.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. The Bill aims to promote arbitration as an effective and efficient alternative dispute resolution mechanism.
2. It introduces mandatory timelines for completing arbitration proceedings to ensure timely resolution of cases.
3. The Bill allows only Indian parties to choose a foreign seat of arbitration.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1. The 21st Livestock Census will be conducted entirely in a digital format, utilizing mobile apps and digital dashboards for data collection and monitoring.
2. The census, conducted every five years, includes information on both domesticated animals and specific breeds recognized by the National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources (NBAGR).
3. Data on poultry species such as quail, ostrich, and emu will be excluded from the 21st Livestock Census.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. Cybersquatting involves registering or using a domain name that is similar or identical to a trademark, corporate, or personal name, often with intent to gain profit.
2. It is generally regarded as a means to control brand identity for legitimate marketing purposes.
3. Cybersquatting can be viewed as a form of extortion or a tactic to undermine competitors online.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. A method of securely transmitting sensitive information over the internet.
2. A fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information by disguising as a trustworthy entity in electronic communications.
3. A process of encrypting data for secure storage.
4. A type of computer virus that damages files.

1. Tardigrades belong to the phylum Tardigrada and have approximately 1,300 identified species globally.
2. They thrive exclusively in marine environments and are not found in freshwater or terrestrial habitats.
3. Tardigrades exhibit radiation resistance through DNA repair mechanisms, gene activation for mitochondrial ATP synthesis, and antioxidant production.
4. The nickname “moss piglets” derives from their common presence in freshwater mosses and lichens.