14-Sep-24: UPSC Current Affairs Daily Quiz

Consider the following with reference to ‘The HSBC India PMI Survey’:

1. It aims to assess the performance of the manufacturing sector.
2. Its survey is conducted on a monthly basis.
3. A PMI reading above 50 generally indicate expansion in the manufacturing sector.

How many of the above is/are correct?

Article 20(3) is a part of which fundamental rights in the Indian Constitution?

Consider the following with reference to ‘Port Blair’:

1. Subhas Chandra Bose raised the national flag in Port Blair in 1943.
2. Veer Savarkar was imprisoned in the Cellular Jail of Port Blair.
3. The Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park near Port Blair is famous for Coral reefs and marine life.

How many of the above is/are correct?

Which of the following organization is primarily responsible for implementing the National Monsoon Mission?

Which of the following statements are correct in respect of ‘The PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan’:

1. Creation of only a local level infrastructure database is a key component of the plan.
2. It aims to monitor infrastructure projects using a GIS-based ERP portal.
3. Ministry of Commerce and Industry is responsible for coordinating and implementing the plan.

Select the answer using the code given below:

Consider the following statements regarding history of Andaman Islands:

1. The first thorough survey of the islands was carried out by Archibald Blair.
2. The islands were used as a strategic naval base by the Pandyans in the 11^th century.

Which of the statements above is/are correct?  

Which of the following tech giants developed the reasoning AI model ‘o1’ with ability to ‘think’?  

Consider the following statements regarding Helium:

1. It is the lightest element on the Earth and in the Universe.
2. It is inert and does not react with other substances or undergo combustion. 
3. The lightweight, inert nature and very low boiling point makes it suitable for use in rockets.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding components of India’s Forex Reserves:

1. Gold is the largest constituent of India’s Forex reserves.
2. In absolute terms Reserve Position in the IMF is the smallest constituent in India’s Forex reserves.
3. Amounts lent under the SAARC and ACU currency swap arrangements are excluded from Foreign Currency Assets.

Which of the statements above is/are correct?  

Consider the following statements:

1. The World Health Organization (WHO) has approved the MVA-BN vaccine as the first vaccine against mpox to be added to its prequalification list.
2. The prequalification means that donors like GAVI, the vaccine alliance and UNICEF can buy it.

Which of the statements above is/are correct?