12-Sep-24: UPSC Current Affairs Daily Quiz With Answers

Ques:1

Consider the following countries:

1. Uruguay
2. Paraguay
3. Colombia
4. Peru

How many of the above countries are part of the Amazon River basin?

Ques:2

Consider the following statements regarding Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR):

1. It is quasi-judicial body that independently undertakes investigation regarding trade remedial measures.
2. It functions under the Ministry of Finance.

Which of the statements above is/are correct?  

Ques:3

Consider the following statements regarding salt pans:

1. Salt pans are parcels of high-lying coastal land where seawater flows in and leaves behind salts and other minerals.
2. Gujarat has the largest expanse of salt pan land in India.

Which of the statements above is/are correct?

Ques:4

Consider the following statements regarding PM E-DRIVE

1. It is a new scheme for the promotion of electric vehicles (EV) in India.
2. It will complement FAME India Phase II.
3. It offers subsidies to incentivise adoption of electric vehicles.   

How many of the above statements are correct?

Ques:5

Red River flows past which of the following cities in Asia?

Ques:6

Consider the following statements:

Statement 1: The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) was established under The Parliament Act, 1950.

Statement 2: Its primary function is to examine the accounts and financial practices of the government.

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

Ques:7

Consider the following statements with reference to ‘Mission Mausam’:

1. It aims to bolster research and development, and capacity in atmospheric sciences, weather surveillance, modelling, forecasting, and management.
2. The Ministry of Earth Sciences will be the nodal body implementing the mission.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Ques:8

Consider the following statements:

1. Sickle cell disease is not caused by a genetic abnormality but due to a poor diet.
2. Patients  with sickle cell disease have red blood cells that take on a disc-shape.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Ques:9

Which of the following condition is associated with presbyopia?

Ques:10

Consider the following with reference to the office of ‘Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG)’:

1. Article 148 establishes the office of the CAG in India.
2. Its primary role is to ensure financial propriety and accountability.
3. The reports submitted by the CAG are reviewed by the estimates committee.

How many of the above is/are correct?