24-Jul-23: UPSC Current Affairs Daily Quiz With Answers

Ques:1

Consumer Price Index is released by which of the following?

Ques:2

With reference to the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (or SGPC), consider the following statements:

1. It is an organization in India responsible for the management of gurdwaras.
2. It was formed in 1920.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Ques:3

With reference to the Archaeological Survey of India. Consider the following statements:

1. It regulates all archaeological activities as per the provisions of the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958.
2. It functions under the aegis of the Union Ministry of Culture.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Ques:4

With reference to the Ethanol Blending Programme, consider the following statements:

1. It is aimed at reducing the country’s dependence on crude oil imports, cutting carbon emissions and boosting farmers’ incomes.
2. The Government of India has advanced the target for 20% ethanol blending in petrol (also called E20) to 2025 from 2030.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Ques:5

With reference to the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), consider the following statements:

1. HIV attacks CD4, a type of White Blood Cell (T cells) in the body’s immune system.
2. AIDS is a set of symptoms or syndrome caused by HIV.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Ques:6

Consider the following statements regarding intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM).

1. ICBMs are ballistic missiles that have a range of over 5,500 km.
2. They are primarily designed for nuclear weapons delivery.
3. Presently India is not in the list of countries that are in documented possession of land-based ICBMs.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Ques:7

Consider the following statements regarding Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).

1. The pact requires countries to eliminate or reduce tariffs and make strong commitments to opening services and investment markets.
2. It also has rules addressing competition, intellectual property rights and protections for foreign companies.
3. United States and India are members of CPTPP.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Ques:8

The Black Sea Grain Initiative, recently seen in news was backed by:

 

Ques:9

Which of the following countries are not members of both BIMSTEC and SAARC?

1. Myanmar
2. Bhutan
3. Maldives
4. Sri Lanka

Select the correct answer code:

Ques:10

Consider the following statements regarding U.N. Peacekeeping mission.

1. The U.N. Peacekeeping mission is a joint effort between the Department of Peace Operations and the Department of Operational Support, and aims to assist host countries to transition from situations of conflict to peace.
2. U.N. Peacekeepers does not deal with political support to conflict-ridden countries.
3. One of the basic principles of Peacekeeping mission is Non-use of force except in self-defence and defence of the mandate.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?