UPSC Current Affairs Daily Questions: 31-Jul-24

Ques:1

With reference to certain medications, consider the following statements

Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors suppress thirst, increasing the risk of dehydration.

Stimulants such as amphetamines may interact with the central nervous system to raise body temperature.

Thyroid hormone pills can also raise temperature, impair temperature regulation, and cause excessive sweating.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

Ques:2

Consider the following statements

Statement 1: Increased atmospheric CO2 is likely to promote trees over grasses.

Statement 2: The the C4 photosynthetic pathway used by trees is preferred under high CO2 conditions.

Select the answer from the options below

a) Statements 1 & 2 are correct and Statement 2 is the correct explanation of statement 1. b) Statements 1 & 2 are correct but statement 2 is not the correct explanation of statement 1. c) Statement 1 is correct but Statement 2 is incorrect. d) Statement 1 is incorrect but Statement 2 is correct.

Ques:3

Which of the following statements correctly differentiates between Banni, Shola, and Terai grasslands ?

a) Banni grasslands are found in the Western Ghats, Shola grasslands are located in the Terai region, and Terai grasslands are in the Thar Desert. b) Shola grasslands are high-altitude ecosystems in the Western Ghats, Banni grasslands are in Gujarat, and Terai grasslands are located in the foothills of the Himalayas. c) Banni grasslands are located in the Eastern Ghats, Shola grasslands are in the Deccan Plateau, and Terai grasslands are in the Thar Desert. d) Terai grasslands are found in the Western Ghats, Shola grasslands are in Gujarat, and Banni grasslands are located in the Himalayas.

Ques:4

In the context of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) regulations, what is the primary objective of the Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR) for banks?

a) To ensure that banks can maintain profitability during economic downturns. b) To ensure that banks hold enough high-quality liquid assets to withstand a 30-day period of financial stress. c) To assess the creditworthiness of borrowers and manage loan defaults. d) To ensure banks have sufficient capital to cover their risk-weighted assets.

Ques:5

How do fluctuations in exchange rates primarily impact a company's international operations?

a) By altering the company's market share within its home country. b) By changing the costs of raw materials and goods traded internationally, affecting profitability. c) By directly influencing the company's interest rates on domestic loans. d) By determining the company’s corporate tax rates in its home country.

Ques:6

Consider the following statements about PARAKH (Performance Assessment, Review and Analysis of Knowledge for Holistic Development)

It is a national assessment regulator established by the Government of India.

PARAKH aims to set standards for student assessment and evaluation for all recognized school boards.

It was proposed in the National Education Policy 2020.

PARAKH is responsible for conducting the National Achievement Survey (NAS).

Which of the above statements are correct?

Ques:7

Which of the following statements about index derivatives in India is correct?

a) They are traded only on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) b) The most widely traded index derivative is based on the Sensex c) Index futures were introduced before index options in the Indian market d) The lot size for all index derivatives is standardized across different indices

Ques:8

**Which of the following statements about India's Sovereign Gold Bonds is not correct?**

a) SGBs are issued by the Reserve Bank of India on behalf of the Government of India b) The bonds are denominated in grams of gold c) Investors can redeem SGBs before maturity without any penalty d) SGBs offer a fixed interest rate in addition to returns linked to gold prices

Ques:9

Consider the following statements

Statement I: Aircraft wings generate lift during take-off.

Statement II: The curved shape of the wings causes air to move faster over the top surface than the bottom surface.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

a) Both statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I b) Both statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II does not explain Statement-I c) Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect d) Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct

Ques:10

**Which of the following statements about the Seine River is not correct?**

a) It flows through Paris, dividing the city into the Left Bank and Right Bank b) The river originates in the Alps and flows into the Mediterranean Sea c) Major tributaries include the Aube, Marne, and Oise rivers. d) The riverbanks in Paris are UNESCO World Heritage sites.

31-Jul-24: UPSC Current Affairs Daily Quiz

Daily Quiz
31 July 2024

Ques:1

Ques:2

Consider the following statements

Statement 1: Increased atmospheric CO2 is likely to promote trees over grasses.

Statement 2: The the C4 photosynthetic pathway used by trees is preferred under high CO2 conditions.

Select the answer from the options below

Ques:3

Which of the following statements correctly differentiates between Banni, Shola, and Terai grasslands ?

Ques:4

In the context of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) regulations, what is the primary objective of the Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR) for banks?

Ques:5

How do fluctuations in exchange rates primarily impact a company's international operations?

Ques:6

Ques:7

Which of the following statements about index derivatives in India is correct?

Ques:8

**Which of the following statements about India's Sovereign Gold Bonds is not correct?**

Ques:9

Consider the following statements

Statement I: Aircraft wings generate lift during take-off.

Statement II: The curved shape of the wings causes air to move faster over the top surface than the bottom surface.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Ques:10

**Which of the following statements about the Seine River is not correct?**

31-Jul-24: UPSC Current Affairs Daily Quiz

Daily Quiz31 July 2024

Ques:1

Ques:2

Consider the following statements Statement 1: Increased atmospheric CO2 is likely to promote trees over grasses. Statement 2: The the C4 photosynthetic pathway used by trees is preferred under high CO2 conditions. Select the answer from the options below

Ques:3

Which of the following statements correctly differentiates between Banni, Shola, and Terai grasslands ?

Ques:4

In the context of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) regulations, what is the primary objective of the Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR) for banks?

Ques:5

How do fluctuations in exchange rates primarily impact a company's international operations?

Ques:6

Ques:7

Which of the following statements about index derivatives in India is correct?

Ques:8

Which of the following statements about India's Sovereign Gold Bonds is not correct?

Ques:9

Consider the following statements Statement I: Aircraft wings generate lift during take-off. Statement II: The curved shape of the wings causes air to move faster over the top surface than the bottom surface. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Ques:10

Which of the following statements about the Seine River is not correct?

Daily Quiz
31 July 2024

Consider the following statements

Statement 1: Increased atmospheric CO2 is likely to promote trees over grasses.

Statement 2: The the C4 photosynthetic pathway used by trees is preferred under high CO2 conditions.

Select the answer from the options below

**Which of the following statements about India's Sovereign Gold Bonds is not correct?**

Consider the following statements

Statement I: Aircraft wings generate lift during take-off.

Statement II: The curved shape of the wings causes air to move faster over the top surface than the bottom surface.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

**Which of the following statements about the Seine River is not correct?**