02-Sep-24: UPSC Current Affairs Daily Quiz

Consider the following statements:

                Statement-I:
                There is an increasing trend in rice export & stockpile in the country and decreasing trend in case of wheat.

                Statement-II:
                Rice is grown both during the kharif and rabi seasons while wheat has a single rabi cropping season.

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

Consider the following statements regarding Isa Khan Niyazi’s Tomb:

1. It is located in Delhi in the Humayun’s Tomb complex.
2. Isa Khan Niyazi was the commander in chief of Mughal emperor Humayun.
3. He built the tomb within his lifetime in 1547-48.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Rule 170 of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act:

1. It was introduced in 2018 to prevent misleading advertisements of AYUSH products.  
2. It prohibits AYUSH drug manufacturers from advertising their products without approval and allotment of a unique identification number from the state licensing authority.

Which of the statements above is/are correct?  

Kursk region recently seen in news due to ongoing war is located in …

Consider the following countries:

1. Congo
2. Angola
3. Botswana
4. Zambia

How many of the above countries share land border with Namibia? 

Consider the following with reference to the cause of Flooding:

1. Rapid snowmelt
2. High-pressure systems
3. Storm surges
4. Excessive rainfall

How many of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?

Consider the following statements with reference to the members of the ‘National Judiciary Appointments Committee (NJAC)’ according to the Constitutional amendment?

1. The President
2. The Chief Justice of India
3. The Law Minister

How many of the above is/are correct?

Consider the following sports that are included in the Paralympic Games?

1. Wheelchair Basketball
2. Para-Athletics
3. Para-Skiing
4. Para-Golf
5. Wheelchair rugby

How many of the above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements with reference to ‘The Delhi Air Pollution Plan’:

1. Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) implements and monitors the Delhi air pollution plan.
2. Green War Room is established by the Delhi government to contribute to the air pollution plan.

How many of the above is/are correct?

Which of the following countries lies to the west of Sudan?