11-Sep-24: UPSC Current Affairs Daily Quiz

Consider the following statements:

Statement 1: Group of minsters are the ad hoc bodies which are created to assist the cabinet to address specific policy issues.

Statement 2: The recommendations of the Group of ministers are reviewed by the Supreme Court.

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

Consider the following statements:

1. Adenomyosis is condition, characterized by the growth of uterine-like tissue outside the uterus, which is linked to an increased risk of certain ovarian cancers
2. CA125 blood test is commonly used to monitor ovarian cancer after diagnosis but is not recommended for routine screening.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following is the primary focus of recently held ‘Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC)’?

Consider the following with reference to ‘The National Green Tribunal (NGT)’:

1. It was established under the Environment Protection Act, 1986.
2. It is headed by the Union Minister for Environment.
3. Its primary role is to adjudicate environmental disputes and enforce environmental laws.

How many of the above is/are correct?

Which of the following  geographical feature does the River Nethravathi flow through before reaching the coastal area?

Consider the following statements regarding Polaris Dawn Mission:

1. It is a testing and development mission under the Polaris Program.
2. It aims to development new technologies for future solar missions.
3. It is jointly executed by SpaceX and NASA.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Which of the following statements best describes Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)?

Consider the following statements:

1. Financial Action Task Force (FATF) placed India in the regular follow-up category in its Singapore plenary.
2. Regular follow-up category is the highest rating given by FATF.
3. India became the third country in the world to get the regular follow-up category.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding National Board for Wildlife (NBWL):

1. It is a statutory body established under the Forest Conservation Act, 1980.
2. It appraises and approves development projects that fall within the protected areas.  

Which of the statements above is/are correct?

Mollem National Park is situated in: