07-Nov-23: UPSC Current Affairs Daily Quiz

Consider the following statements regarding ‘Bulawa Ballistic Missile’

1. It is a new American ballistic missile, which recently failed in its trial.
2. It is a two-stage solid-fuel missile.
3. It can carry six Multiple Independent Re-entry Vehicles (MIRVs).

How many of the statements given above are not correct?

Recently, ‘Alycaeus himalayae’ was in the news. It is a species of

Consider the following statements regarding ‘GST Amnesty Scheme’

1. This initiative can promote enhanced compliance among taxpayers.
2. The scheme aims to help those who missed the deadline for filing appeals due to COVID-19 induced lockdown only.

Which of the above-mentioned statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding ‘Tribal Youth Exchange Programme’

1. It is organized by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs with the support of the Ministry of Education.
2. It aims to provide tribal youth from 30 selected districts of different parts of the country to learn about the cultural ethos, language, and lifestyles of the people of the country.

Which of the above-mentioned statements is/are correct?

Recently, ‘Cnemaspis Rashidi’ was in the news. It is a species of

The famous Ambubachi mela is directly linked to which sect/ cult of India?

Consider following statements regarding Nilgiri Tahr:

1.  It is endemic to the Nilgiri Hills and the southern portion of the Western Ghats in Tamil Nadu and Kerala.
2. It is currently listed as “Critically Endangered” (CR) in IUCN Red List.
3. It is listed under Schedule 1 of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider following statements regarding Indo-Pacific Maritime Domain Awareness (IPMDA) initiative:

1. It was started by the Quad grouping at the New Delhi summit of 2019.
2. It seeks maritime domain awareness in the Pacific Islands, Southeast Asia, and the Indian Ocean Region.
3. It also aims to track “dark shipping”.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider following statements regarding Zika virus:

1. It is a mosquito-borne flavivirus.
2. Most zika infections in humans are asymptomatic or with mild symptoms.
3. Zika infection can lead to microcephaly in newborns.

How many of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following sites in India is currently recognised as a Biosphere Reserve (BR) by UNESCO but not part of its World Network of Biosphere Reserves (WNBR) list?