01-Feb-24: UPSC Current Affairs Daily Quiz

Consider the following statements regarding ‘Alzheimer’s Disease’

1. It is a brain condition that causes a progressive decline in memory, thinking, learning, and organizing skills.
2. The cause of this disease is a genetic mutation of brain cells in old age.
3. The only cure for this disease is neural surgery where damaged tissues are replaced.

How many of the statements are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding ‘Snow Leopard’

1. Snow leopards live across a vast area in northern and central Asia's high mountains, including the Himalayan region.
2. As per IUCN’s Red List, the Snow Leopard has an endangered status.
3. A recent survey by the government shows that India is home to 350 Snow Leopards.

How many of the statements are not correct?

Consider the following statements

1. It is located along the Western Ghats in the Idukki district of Kerala.
2. It was declared a National Park in 1978.
3. The highest peak south of the Himalayas, the Anamudi (2695 meters), is situated on the southern side of the park.
4. This is also the land of “Neelakurinji”, the flower that blooms once every twelve years.

The above-mentioned statements refer to which one of the following national parks?

Recently, ‘Agasthyagama edge’ was in the news. It is a species of which one of the followings?

In the context of traditional/folk theatres and their respective states, consider the following pairs

How many pairs given above are not correctly matched?

With reference to the Payment banks, consider the following statements:

1. It can accept demand deposits only.
2. It can advance loans and issue credit cards.
3. A committee headed by Bimal Jalan recommended setting up of 'Payments Bank'.

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

Often seen in news, Kaleshwaram project starts at the confluence of which of the following rivers?

Consider the following statements:

1. France is the largest country in Western Europe.
2. France shares borders with Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Switzerland, Monaco, Italy, Andorra, and Spain in Europe.

Which of the statements given above is/are 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 is no provision for impeaching the Governor.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements:

1. Meiteis are the largest community in Assam.
2. The Meitei people are divided into clans, and members of the same clan intermarry.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?