30-Dec-23: UPSC Current Affairs Daily Quiz

Consider the following statements regarding thes ‘European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)’

1. It was created in 1945 after the 2^nd WW under the Marshal Plan of Reconstruction of European nations.
2. The EBRD is owned by 72 countries, the European Union, and the European Investment Bank.
3. India is not a member of the EBRD.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

Recently, ‘Chameleon Trojan’ was in the news. It is a/an

Recently, ‘Kolyma River’ was in the news. It discharges into which one of the following water bodies?

Consider the following statement regarding ‘Grey Francolin’

1. It is a ground-dwelling bird known for its distinctive calls and cryptic plumage.
2. The last recorded species of Grey Francolin was seen in the 19^th century in the Indian subcontinent.
3. It has an IUCN endangered status.

How many statements given above are correct?

Consider the following statements

1. It is located in the Maharajganj district of Uttar Pradesh.
2. It was declared a Wildlife Sanctuary in June 1987.
3. On the northern side, it shares the international boundary with Nepal, and on the eastern border is Bihar’s Valmiki Tiger Reserve.
4. It is drained by the Gandak River.

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

Regarding the Enforcement Directorate (ED), consider the following statements:

1. It was established in the year 1956 as an ‘Enforcement Unit’ under the Department of Economic Affairs.
2. It is responsible for enforcement of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 (FEMA).
3. The ED Director is appointed by the central government on the recommendation of the Chief Justice of India.

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

With reference to the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, consider the following statements:

1. It came into force in 2016 to give effect to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD).
2. Every child with benchmark disability between the age group of 6 and 18 years shall have the right to free education.

Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?

Consider the following statements:

1. Article 163 of the Constitution says the Governor will normally be aided and advised by the Council of Ministers except in those functions which require his discretion.
2. There are provisions laid down in the Constitution of the India for the manner in which the Governor and the state must engage publicly when there is a difference of opinion.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Often seen in news, the Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI), is released by:

Regarding the Foreign direct investment (FDI), consider the following statements:

1. It is an investment from a party in one country into a business or corporation in another country with the intention of establishing a lasting interest.
2. With Foreign direct investment (FDI), foreign companies are directly involved with day-to-day operations in the other country.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?