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18-Jul-24: UPSC Current Affairs Daily Quiz With Answers

Ques:1

Which industry is typically not required to implement strict age-gating measures?

Ques:2

Consider the following statements about the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF)

  1. IPEF was launched by the United States in 2022.
  2. China is one of the member countries of IPEF.
  3. IPEF focuses on four key pillars: trade, supply chains, clean energy, and tax & anti-corruption.
  4. IPEF is a traditional free trade agreement with tariff reductions.

How many of the above statement correct?

Ques:3

Which one of the following statements about the Asian Development Bank (ADB) is correct?

Ques:4

What was the primary purpose of the U-Win (Unified Health Interface) platform launched by the Government of India?

Ques:5

Consider the following statements about the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY)

  1. PMGSY was launched in 2000 as a centrally sponsored scheme.
  2. The scheme is implemented by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.
  3. PMGSY covers only villages with a population of 1000 or more in plain areas.
  4. The entire funding for PMGSY projects comes from the central government.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Ques:6

With reference to Auditory system in humans, consider the following statements

  1. The cochlea is a spiral-shaped, fluid-filled structure in the middle  ear.
  2. It contains the Organ of Corti, which houses thousands of hair cells that detect different frequencies of sound through their stereocilia.
  3. The hair-like projections arranged in a staircase pattern from shortest to tallest.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

Ques:7

What principle does Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) primarily rely on for imaging surfaces?

Ques:8

With reference to Snakes, consider the following statements

  1. Snakes can tolerate high temperatures and drought.
  2. They can reproduce quickly and grow far faster than traditional sources of animal protein while consuming a lot less food.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Ques:9

Which compound is primarily responsible for the distinctive aroma of agarwood?

Ques:10

“Operation Nanhe Farishte” is associated with which organisation?