17-Oct-23: UPSC Current Affairs Daily Quiz

Ques:1

 With reference to Karaavali skittering frog, consider the following statements

1. They are endemic to Western Ghats and the Indo-Burma region.
2. This frog is named after a coastal region of Kerala.
3. It is considered to be endangered due to its restricted geographic area.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

Ques:2

A recent ferry service established between Nagapattinam and Kankesanthurai will help connect India with—

Ques:3

 With reference to Chungthang dam, consider the following statements

1. The dam is in Ladakh region.
2. It is situated on the Teesta river.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Ques:4

Consider the following statements with reference to the National Institute of Mountaineering and Allied Sports (NIMAS).

1. It is an autonomous institute under the Indian Ministry of Defence.
2. It was founded by the Government of Arunachal Pradesh.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Ques:5

Which state recently started millet cafés to popularise millets in local dietary habits?

 

Ques:6

Consider the following statements, with respect to Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act,

1. It allows abortion up to 20 weeks and also upto 24 weeks in exceptional situation.

2. Both married and unmarried women are allowed for termination of pregnancy under the act.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Ques:7

Consider the following pairs

  Report                                                                   Published by

1. World Economic Outlook                                   World Bank

2. Global Financial Stability Report                       International Monetary Fund

3. World Employment and Social Outlook            World Economic Forum

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
 

Ques:8

Consider the following statements, with respect to Gaganyaan mission

1. It is first human spaceflight mission of Indian Space Research Organisation 

2. Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle will be used as launching vehicle for the mission. 

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Ques:9

With reference to Enforcement Directorate consider the following statements

1. It is a constitutional body which works It works under the Ministry of Home Affairs.
2. It is mandated with the task of enforcing the provisions of Foreign Exchange Management Act and Prevention of Money Laundering Act.
3. The minimum tenure of director of Enforcement Directorate is two years which can be extend upto five years.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Ques:10

Which one of the following is not the most likely measure the Government/RBI takes to stop the slide of Indian rupee?