21-Dec-23: UPSC Current Affairs Daily Quiz

Often seen in news, Global Competitiveness Index is released by:

Consider the following statements:

1. Cholera is a water-borne disease primarily caused by the bacteria.
2. Cholera is an acute diarrheal illness caused by infection of the intestine.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Regarding the Ordnance Factory Board (OFB), consider the following statements:

1. It is currently a subordinate office of the Ministry of Defence (MoD).
2. The OFB-run factories provide a significant portion of the weapons, ammunition, and supplies used by the armed forces as well as the paramilitary and police forces.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

In the context of Indian economy, how many of the following can be considered as the causes of demand-pull inflation?

1. Increased borrowing.
2. Hoarding and Speculation of commodities.
3. Increase in indirect taxes.
4. Defective Supply chain.
5. Due to fiscal stimulus.
6. Increase in price of inputs.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

It refers to a decrease in the rate of inflation, which means that prices are still rising but at a slower pace than before.

In the context of Indian economy, the above-mentioned text is associated with:

Recently, ‘Glaucus atlanticus’ was in the news. It is a species of

Consider the following statements regarding ‘Noma’ disease

1. It is a severe gangrenous disease of mouth and face.
2. It mostly affects old people due to decrease in their immunity resistant.
3. Recently, World Health Organization (WHO) officially recognizes Noma as a Neglected Tropical Disease (NTD).

How many of the above-mentioned statements are correct?

Recently, ‘Andriamamelo Cave’ was in the news because of which one of the following reasons?

Consider the following statements regarding ‘National Culture Fund’

1. It is an executive body formed by Government of India’s resolution.
2. It aims to mobilise extra resources through Public-Private Partnership (PPP) towards promoting, protecting & preserving India’s Cultural Heritage (Tangible & Intangible).
3. It is managed and administered by a Council headed by Union Minister of Culture and an Executive Committee chaired by the Secretary, Ministry of Culture

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

Recently, ‘RAMP Program’ was in the news. It is associated with which one of the following fields?