28-Nov-23: UPSC Current Affairs Daily Quiz

Consider the following statements regarding ‘Electronic Supreme Court Reports (e-SCR)’ portal

1. It was an initiative by the Ministry of law and justice to provide the digital version of the apex court's judgements in the same manner they are reported in the official law report.
2. Only a nominal fee is required for lawyers and for students, all the services of this portal are free of cost.
3. Currently, the portal is available in English language only.

How many of the above-mentioned statements are correct?

Consider the following statements

1. It is located in the Shimoga District of Karnataka.
2. The famous Jog Falls is also located near this sanctuary.
3. The Tunga Anicut Dam is situated within the sanctuary and provides shelter for otters and water birds.
4. The eastern and central parts are mostly covered by dry and moist deciduous forests, while the western parts have semi-evergreen forests.

The above-mentioned statements refer to which one of the following wildlife sanctuaries?

Recently, ‘Saurauia Punduana’ was in the news. It is a species of

Consider the following statements regarding ‘Deepor Beel’ lake

1. It is a permanent freshwater lake and largest Beel (lake) in Brahmaputra valley of Lower Assam.
2. It is a national park and is included in Ramsar site.
3. Recently, Assam government has expressed its concerns to allow water sports and tourism-related activities in Deepor Beel.

How many of the above-mentioned statements are correct?

Consider the following statements

1. It was a significant city a thousand years ago.
2. It was one of the capitals of the Hoysala Empire.
3. There are over 50 ruins of ancient temples scattered throughout the village, dating back to the periods of the Chalukyas, Kalachuris, and Suena.
4. The area has over 100 stepwells, also known as 'kalyani', each displaying stunning architectural beauty.

The above-mentioned statements refer to which one of the following sites in India?

Consider the following statements regarding Black Sea Grain Initiative (BSGI):

1. It was a deal between Russia and Ukraine, brokered by Iran.
2. The deal allowed the export of food grain from Ukrainian ports during the Russia- Ukraine war.
3. A Joint Coordination Centre (JCC) was established in Kiev to monitor the implementation of the BSGI deal.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

In the context of defence and security, General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper, MQ-9B Predator, IAI Heron, Boeing Phantom Ray are all examples of—

A fiber-optic cable/ optical-fiber, transmits data based on which principle?

Recently, the first detailed international agreement on how to keep artificial intelligence (AI) safe from rogue actors, pushing for companies to create AI systems that are “secure by design., was signed. Which of the following countries has NOT signed this agreement yet?

Iceberg Alley is located in which region/ sea?