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

Ques:1

With reference to UDAN scheme, consider the following statements

  1. It is the flagship Regional Connectivity Scheme of the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA).
  2. It has a self-financing mechanism with the development of the Regional Connectivity Fund (RCF).

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Ques:2

With reference to DPT3 Vaccine, consider the following statements

  1. The DPT vaccine protects against Dengue, Polio, and Tuberculosis.
  2. The DPT vaccine is considered a marker for immunisation coverage across countries.
  3. The coverage rate for DPT3 in India rose to an all-time of 93% in 2022, surpassing the previous pre-pandemic record.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

Ques:3

With reference to Tiger census Report 2022, consider the following statements

  1. It is conducted once in every five  years.
  2. National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) conducts tiger censuses in partnership with the Wildlife Institute of India (WII).
  3. The pugmark survey method is used in the national tiger census.
  4. India’s tiger population increased  in 2022.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Ques:4

Consider the following statements with reference to Biosimilars:

  1. Biosimilar is a biologic medical product that is similar to an original product manufactured by a different company.
  2. They are usually lower-cost alternatives to their original biologic.
  3. They are less sensitive to temperature, easy to maintain and do not require cold chain network.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

Ques:5

The ‘Lakhwar-Vyasi Dam’ is located on which of the following river?

Ques:6

With reference to the National Statistical Office, consider the following statements:

  1. It acts as the nodal agency under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation for planned development of the statistical system in the country.
  2. It compiles and releases the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) every year.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Ques:7

With reference to the EL NINO, consider the following statements:

  1. It is a climate pattern that describes the unusual warming of surface waters in the eastern tropical Pacific Ocean.
  2. It was first recognized by Peruvian fishermen off the coast of Peru.
  3. The El Nino event is not a regular cycle, they are not predictable and occur irregularly at two- to seven-year intervals.

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

Ques:8

How many of the following generally are Rabi crops?

  1. Wheat
  2. Peas
  3. Paddy
  4. Barley

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Ques:9

With reference to the Indian Space Research Organization, consider the following statements:

  1. ISRO is the space agency under the Department of Space of Government of India, headquartered in the city of Bengaluru, Karnataka.
  2. Antrix Corporation Limited (ACL) is a Marketing arm of ISRO for promotion and commercial exploitation of space products.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Ques:10

With reference to the objectives of the Forest Conservation Act, consider the following statements:

  1. To protect the integrity, individuality, and territory of the forests.
  2. To replenish forests by planting more trees and encouraging the growth of forests in our country.
  3. To stop the decline of forest biodiversity.

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