05-Aug-24: UPSC Current Affairs Daily Quiz

Consider the following:

1. 1. Dopamine
2. 2. Adrenaline
3. 3. Noradrenaline
4. 4. Enzymes

How many of the above are ‘Neurotransmitters’?

According to the Indian Constitution, which of the following best describes the primary objective of the 6th Schedule?

Consider the following:

1. Unemployment allowance is provided to workers in case demand of getting unemployment is not met in15 days.
2. The allowance shall be one-fourth of the wage rate for the first 30 days of the financial year.

How many of the above statements are correct about Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS)?

Consider the following statements: w.r.t Polio Virus:

1. Poliovirus can replicate only inside cells of the human body
2. Poliovirus cannot spread through contaminated water. 

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements:

1. It is a theory on conspicuous consumption
2. It is aimed to save money on taxes
3. It enhances one’s social reputation
4. It focuses on offering valuable presents and expensive feasts and entertainments to friends

Which of the above are the main components of "The Theory of the Leisure Class”?

Consider the following statements regarding Muradabad ki Pahadi:

1. It is named after Prince Murad Baksh, son of Emperor Shah Jahan.
2. It houses two mosques that date back to the period of Mughal dynasty.
3. The tomb of Murad Baksh is situated near the mosques.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding different sports in the Olympic Games:

1.  There are 32 different sports at the ongoing 2024 Paris Olympics.

2.  Plunge for the distance is introduced as a new sport at this year’s Olympics.

3.  Tug of war was the part of Olympic Games up until 1972 games in Munich.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding CAT Bonds:

1. Catastrophe (CAT) bond is a security that pays the issuer when a predefined disaster risk is realised.
2. High interest rates in India provide a conducive environment to raise funds through CAT bonds.

Which of the statements above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Monetary Policy in India:

1. The monetary policy in India is steered by five-member Monetary Policy Committee (MPC).
2. The MPC has members from the Reserve Bank of India and nominated members by the Government of India.
3. Under the flexible inflation targeting regime, the headline inflation (CPI) is to be maintained between 2%-6%.

Which of the statements above is/are correct?

Which of the following statements best describe the Exercise Pitch Black?