23-Dec-23: UPSC Current Affairs Daily Quiz

How many of the following are the objectives of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)?

1. Foster global monetary cooperation
2. Secure financial stability
3. Facilitate international trade
4. Promote high employment and sustainable economic growth

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Regarding the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM), consider the following statements:

1. It is a statutory body.
2. It is to be chaired by a government official of the rank of Secretary or Chief Secretary.
3. One of the functions is to issue directions on matters including inspections, or regulation which will be binding on the concerned person or authority.

How many of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the Prime Minister’s Development Initiative for North East Region (PM-DevINE), consider the following statements:

1. It is a Central Sponsored Scheme.
2. It will be implemented by Ministry of Development of Northeastern Region (DoNER).

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Regarding the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG), consider the following statements:

1. CAG’s duty is to uphold the Constitution of India and the laws of Parliament in the field of financial administration.
2. The Constitution of India authorizes the Parliament to prescribe the duties and powers of the CAG in relation to the accounts of the Union and of the states and of any other authority or body.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Regarding the GIFT (Gujarat International Finance Tec-City) City, consider the following statements:

1. It consists of a multi-service Special Economic Zone (SEZ).
2. It is envisaged as an integrated hub for financial and technology services not just for India but for the world.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Recently, a mobile App called ‘Paat-Mitro’ was launched. It is related to which one of the following fields?

Recently, ‘Channa Barca’ was in the news because of the attempt of smuggling. It is a species of

In the context of the ‘Blue button’ consider the following statements:

1. It is a species of Jellyfish found at the bottom of the shallow seabed.
2. It is found in the tropical and subtropical waters of the Pacific, Atlantic, and Indian Oceans.
3. It is a venomous species and its venom can be lethal.

How many of the statements mentioned above are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the ‘Namdapha flying squirrel’

1. It is an arboreal, nocturnal flying squirrel endemic to Kerala.
2. They are herbivores (frugivores, granivores).
3. It is mentioned as an ‘Endangered’ species in the IUCN Red Book.

How many of the statements mentioned above are not correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the ‘Black Tiger’

1. It is a rare species of tigers, that results from the genetic variation in tiger species.
2. The abnormally dark or black coat in such tigers is termed pseudo-melanistic or false-coloured.
3. They are not found in India.

How many of the statements mentioned above are correct?