UPSC Prelims

2023

Paper-1

Economy 23

All Questions 23 Agriculture 3 Asset Classification 1 Banking & RBI 1 Banking and Finance 1 Digital Economy 1 Energy Sector 1 Financial Markets 3 Global Trade 1 Government Schemes 2 Healthcare Infrastructure 1 Industry 1 Infrastructure & Investment 1 Infrastructure Connectivity 1 International Economics 1 International Organizations 1 International Relations 1 Monetary Policy 1 Trade & Industry 1

Environment 16

All Questions 16 Animal Behavior 1 Aquaculture 1 Biodiversity 2 Climate Change 1 Climate Change Mitigation 1 Fauna of India 2 Flora of India 1 Fungi/Biodiversity 1 International Agreements 1 International Organizations 1 Pollutants 1 Pollution 1 Protected Areas 1 Water Resources 1

General Knowledge 2

All Questions 2 Awards 1 Sports 1

Geography 17

All Questions 17 Climatology 2 Current Affairs 1 Geomorphology 2 International Relations 1 Lakes and Rivers 1 Mineral Resources 1 Physical Geography of India 1 Places in News 2 Ports of India 1 Soils and Biomes 1 World Geography 2 World Geography (Current Affairs) 1 World Resources 1

History 13

All Questions 13 Ancient India 1 Ancient Literature 1 Ancient Religion 1 Ancient South India 2 Art and Culture 2 Medieval India 3 Modern India 3

Polity 16

All Questions 16 Constitutional Amendments 1 Constitutional Bodies 1 Constitutional Principles 1 Constitutional Provisions 1 Constitutionalism 1 Finance Commission 1 Fundamental Rights 1 Governance 1 Internal Security 1 Legal System 1 Making of the Constitution 1 National Symbols 1 Parliamentary Procedures 1 Scheduled and Tribal Areas 1 The President 2

Science & Tech 13

All Questions 13 Biology 1 Biotechnology 2 Clean Energy 1 Defence Technology 1 Genetics 1 Materials Science 1 Microbiology 1 Nuclear Energy 1 Renewable Energy 1 Sensors and Devices 1 Space Technology 2

Science & Tech

Biotechnology

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UPSC Prelims 2023 Paper-1 📅 28 May, 2023

'Wolbachia method' is sometimes talked about with reference to which one of the following?

A

Controlling the viral diseases spread by mosquitoes

B

Converting crop residues into packing material

C

Producing biodegradable plastics

D

Producing biochar from thermo-chemical conversion of biomass

Result Summary

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UPSC Prelims

2023 • 28 May, 2023 • Paper-1

'Wolbachia method' is sometimes talked about with reference to which one of the following?

Correct Answer

Controlling the viral diseases spread by mosquitoes

Subject: Science & Tech.Context: Disease Control Mechanisms.Details: The 'Wolbachia method' involves introducing Wolbachia bacteria into Aedes aegypti mosquitoe......

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Science & Tech.

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Disease Control Mechanisms.

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The 'Wolbachia method' involves introducing Wolbachia bacteria into Aedes aegypti mosquitoes. This naturally occurring bacterium inhibits the ability of the mosquitoes to transmit dangerous viral diseases like Dengue, Zika, and Chikungunya to humans.