24-Sep-24: UPSC Current Affairs Daily Quiz

Which one of the following best describes surrogate advertising?

Which one of the following best describes the term greenwashing?

Consider the following statements regarding Dengue:

1. It is a bacterial infection transmitted by the Aedes aegypti mosquito.
2. The symptoms include fever, headache, muscle and joint pains.
3. At present, there is no available vaccine against dengue.    

How many of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Monkeypox virus:

1. There are two major types of Monkeypox virus variants.
2. Clade I caused the global outbreak that began in 2022.
3. Clade I cause more severe illness and deaths.
4. Infections from clade II monkeypox are less severe.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following Acts in India:  

1. Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012
2. Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023
3. Information Technology Act, 2000

Viewing and Possession of Child Pornography constitutes an offence under which of the above acts?

Which of the following statements are correct in respect of ‘The Koodiyattom’:

1. Koodiyattom is a traditional theatre form of Kerala.
2. It was recognized as a UNESCO Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity in 2001.
3. Kalamandalam or Painkulam style is not a major tradition of Koodiyattom.

Select the answer using the code given below:

Which of the following organization is responsible for the implementation and monitoring of the Arms Trade Treaty?

Consider the following with reference to ‘The United Nations General Assembly’:

1. The decisions are made in the UN General Assembly on routine matters by a two-third majority.
2. Votes in the UN General Assembly are based on the economic contribution.
3. International Criminal Court is a principal organ of the United Nations.

How many of the above is/are correct?

Which of the following is a significant reason for granting the GI tag to the Tirupati Laddu?

Consider the following with reference to ‘The Line of Actual Control (LAC)’:

1. The LAC was established after the Sino-Indian War of 1962.
2. The Brahmaputra River flows through the region adjacent to the LAC in the Ladakh area.
3. The Khardung La Pass mountain pass is located along the LAC.
4. The Depsang Plains are located in Ladakh along the LAC.

How many of the above is/are correct?