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Q.1) With reference to ‘GlowCas9’, recently in the news, which one of the following statements is correct?
Q.1) Solution (b)
Explanation:
GlowCas9 is a bioluminescent Cas9 protein developed by scientists at Bose Institute, Kolkata. It is created by fusing Cas9 with a split nano-luciferase enzyme derived from deep-sea shrimp proteins.
When Cas9 folds correctly, the luciferase pieces reassemble and produce light, allowing real-time monitoring of gene editing without harming cells.
Option (a) is incorrect—it is not a bacterium. Option (c) is incorrect—it is not a viral vector. Option (d) is incorrect—it tracks CRISPR activity, not just gene expression, and is not limited to cancer cells.
Why this question?
Tests recent S&T current affairs with basic understanding of CRISPR technology.
Why important for UPSC?
GlowCas9 appeared in news (2024-25); UPSC asks about new biotech tools.
PYQ Pattern Link:
Similar to 2020: CRISPR-Cas9; 2022: bioluminescent imaging tools.
Q.1) Solution (b)
Explanation:
GlowCas9 is a bioluminescent Cas9 protein developed by scientists at Bose Institute, Kolkata. It is created by fusing Cas9 with a split nano-luciferase enzyme derived from deep-sea shrimp proteins.
When Cas9 folds correctly, the luciferase pieces reassemble and produce light, allowing real-time monitoring of gene editing without harming cells.
Option (a) is incorrect—it is not a bacterium. Option (c) is incorrect—it is not a viral vector. Option (d) is incorrect—it tracks CRISPR activity, not just gene expression, and is not limited to cancer cells.
Why this question?
Tests recent S&T current affairs with basic understanding of CRISPR technology.
Why important for UPSC?
GlowCas9 appeared in news (2024-25); UPSC asks about new biotech tools.
PYQ Pattern Link:
Similar to 2020: CRISPR-Cas9; 2022: bioluminescent imaging tools.
Q.2) With reference to ‘Buxa Tiger Reserve’, recently in the news, which one of the following statements is correct?
Q.2) Solution (b)
Explanation:
Buxa Tiger Reserve is located in Alipurduar district, West Bengal, not Uttarakhand.
Its northern boundary touches Bhutan, and it has connectivity with Manas Tiger Reserve (East) and Jaldapara National Park (West), making option (b) correct.
Option (a) incorrectly places it in Uttarakhand and mentions Nepal instead of Bhutan.
Option (c) is false—Bengal florican is present but not reintroduced from captivity as a first.
Option (d) is incorrect—the Tiger Augmentation Project (2018) involves the state forest department, Wildlife Institute of India (WII), and NTCA, not just WWF.
Why this question?
Tests location, corridors, and conservation initiatives of a less-famous but important tiger reserve.
Why important for UPSC?
UPSC frequently asks about tiger reserves, transboundary corridors, and recent surveys.
PYQ Pattern Link:
Similar to 2019: Manas Tiger Reserve; 2021: transboundary corridors; 2023: tiger augmentation projects.
Q.2) Solution (b)
Explanation:
Buxa Tiger Reserve is located in Alipurduar district, West Bengal, not Uttarakhand.
Its northern boundary touches Bhutan, and it has connectivity with Manas Tiger Reserve (East) and Jaldapara National Park (West), making option (b) correct.
Option (a) incorrectly places it in Uttarakhand and mentions Nepal instead of Bhutan.
Option (c) is false—Bengal florican is present but not reintroduced from captivity as a first.
Option (d) is incorrect—the Tiger Augmentation Project (2018) involves the state forest department, Wildlife Institute of India (WII), and NTCA, not just WWF.
Why this question?
Tests location, corridors, and conservation initiatives of a less-famous but important tiger reserve.
Why important for UPSC?
UPSC frequently asks about tiger reserves, transboundary corridors, and recent surveys.
PYQ Pattern Link:
Similar to 2019: Manas Tiger Reserve; 2021: transboundary corridors; 2023: tiger augmentation projects.
Q.3) Consider the following statements regarding the ‘PM Vishwakarma Scheme’ recently in news:
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Solution (b)
Explanation:
Why this question?
Tests distinction between central sector vs centrally sponsored schemes and scheme coverage details.
Why important for UPSC?
PM Vishwakarma (2023) is a recent flagship scheme; UPSC asks about new schemes with factual precision.
PYQ Pattern Link:
Similar to 2019: PM SVANidhi; 2022: PM Mudra Yojana; 2023: credit-linked subsidy schemes.
Solution (b)
Explanation:
Why this question?
Tests distinction between central sector vs centrally sponsored schemes and scheme coverage details.
Why important for UPSC?
PM Vishwakarma (2023) is a recent flagship scheme; UPSC asks about new schemes with factual precision.
PYQ Pattern Link:
Similar to 2019: PM SVANidhi; 2022: PM Mudra Yojana; 2023: credit-linked subsidy schemes.
Q.4) With reference to the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), which one of the following statements is correct?
Q.4) Solution (d)
Explanation:
UNHRC was established in 2006 by the UN General Assembly, replacing the earlier Commission on Human Rights. It has 47 members elected by the UNGA through secret ballot for three-year terms, and members cannot be immediately re-elected after serving two consecutive terms.
Option (a) is incorrect—it was not established in 1948, and elections are by UNGA, not UNSC.
Option (c) is incorrect—headquarters is in Geneva, not New York, and it is not under ICJ supervision.
Option (b) is incorrect—Universal Periodic Review (UPR) applies to all 193 UN member states, not just Council members.
Why this question?
Tests foundational facts about UNHRC—formation, membership, elections, and UPR scope.
Why important for UPSC?
India’s election to UNHRC (2024-2026) is recent news; UPSC asks about UN bodies frequently.
PYQ Pattern Link:
Similar to 2018: UNHRC membership and UPR; 2020: UNGA vs UNSC election roles; 2022: UNHRC headquarters.
Q.4) Solution (d)
Explanation:
UNHRC was established in 2006 by the UN General Assembly, replacing the earlier Commission on Human Rights. It has 47 members elected by the UNGA through secret ballot for three-year terms, and members cannot be immediately re-elected after serving two consecutive terms.
Option (a) is incorrect—it was not established in 1948, and elections are by UNGA, not UNSC.
Option (c) is incorrect—headquarters is in Geneva, not New York, and it is not under ICJ supervision.
Option (b) is incorrect—Universal Periodic Review (UPR) applies to all 193 UN member states, not just Council members.
Why this question?
Tests foundational facts about UNHRC—formation, membership, elections, and UPR scope.
Why important for UPSC?
India’s election to UNHRC (2024-2026) is recent news; UPSC asks about UN bodies frequently.
PYQ Pattern Link:
Similar to 2018: UNHRC membership and UPR; 2020: UNGA vs UNSC election roles; 2022: UNHRC headquarters.
Q.5) Consider the following statements regarding the ‘APAAR ID’ recently in news:
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q.5) Solution (b)
Explanation:
Why this question?
Tests recent scheme details with a focus on voluntary vs mandatory nature—a common UPSC trap.
Why important for UPSC?
APAAR ID is a new education-related scheme (2023-24); UPSC asks about NEP 2020 implementation tools.
PYQ Pattern Link:
Similar to 2021: Academic Bank of Credits; 2023: Digilocker integration; 2024 trends on voluntary vs mandatory IDs.
Q.5) Solution (b)
Explanation:
Why this question?
Tests recent scheme details with a focus on voluntary vs mandatory nature—a common UPSC trap.
Why important for UPSC?
APAAR ID is a new education-related scheme (2023-24); UPSC asks about NEP 2020 implementation tools.
PYQ Pattern Link:
Similar to 2021: Academic Bank of Credits; 2023: Digilocker integration; 2024 trends on voluntary vs mandatory IDs.
