09-Dec-23: UPSC Current Affairs Daily Quiz

Consider the following statements regarding ‘Hatti’ community

1. The Hattis are a close-knit community, who derive their name from the unique head-gears (Hat) they wear.
2. The Hatti homeland straddles the Himachal-Uttarakhand border in the basin of the Giri and Tons rivers, both tributaries of the Yamuna.
3. They are governed by a traditional council called ‘khumbli’ which decides community matters.

How many of the above-mentioned statements are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding ‘Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI)’

1. It is a multi-stakeholder initiative which aims to bridge the gap between theory and practice on AI by supporting cutting-edge research and applied activities on AI-related priorities.
2. At present it has 28 member countries including the European Union.
3. Recently, the grouping has accepted India’s membership bid.

How many of the above-mentioned statements are not correct?

Recently, ‘DRESS Syndrome’ was in the news. It is related to which one of the following?

Recently, ‘PM-USHA’ scheme was in the news. It is related to which one of the field?

Consider the following statements

1. It is located in the Narmadapuram district of Madhya Pradesh in the south of the Narmada River.
2. It is part of the Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve.
3. It has corridor connectivity with Pench National Park.
4. The habitat is also an important testimony to human evolution, as it houses more than 50 rock shelters that are almost 1500 to 10,000 years old.

The above-mentioned statements refer to which one of the followings?

Recently seen in news, State of the Global Climate report is released by:

Often seen in news, the Financial Stability Report (FSR), is released by:

Regarding the Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOF), consider the following statements:

1. They can be triggered by several reasons, including earthquakes, extremely heavy rains and ice avalanches.
2. It can also be caused by Volcanic eruptions.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Regarding the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO), consider the following statements:

1. It is a specialized agency of the United Nations (UN).
2. It is the UN system's authoritative voice on the state and behaviour of the Earth's atmosphere.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), consider the following statements:

1. It functions under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare the National Regulatory Authority (NRA) of India.
2. It is the Central Drug Authority for discharging functions assigned to the Central Government under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act of 1940.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?