01-Jul-24: UPSC Current Affairs Daily Quiz

Consider the following statements regarding ‘Pradhan Mantri Urja Ganga Project’

1. The project is also known as Jagdishpur – Haldia & Bokaro – Dhamra Pipeline Project (JHBDPL) project.
2. The project will cater four Eastern states i.e., Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, and West Bengal.
3. The project is being implemented by Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC).

How many of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding ‘Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI)’

1. It is a statutory body established under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.
2. The IBBI has 5 members, representing the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, and the Reserve Bank of India.
3. National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has jurisdiction over all entities that comes under IBBI.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding ‘Bank for International Settlements (BIS)’

1. It was established in 1950 with headquarter in Basel, Switzerland.
2. It aids central banks in their pursuit of monetary and financial stability through international cooperation.
3. BIS is owned by central banks of all the countries who are members of World Bank system.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding ‘Great Indian Bustards (GIBs)’

1. It is one of the largest flying birds in the world, and India’s heaviest flying bird.
2. Its population of about 150 in Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh accounts for 95% of its total world population.
3. It is the state bird of Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh.

Which of the above statements are not correct?

Recently, ‘Karthumbi Umbrella’ was in the news. Which one of the followings best describe it?

Consider the following statements

1. Article 250 of the Indian Constitution deals with Parliament’s power to legislate for the whole or any part of the country, on any issue in the State List if a Proclamation of Emergency is in effect.
2. Article 253 deals with issues relating to legislation for putting international agreements into effect.
3. Article 254 of the Indian Constitution deals with Parliament’s power to legislate for two or more states by approval and acceptance of such legislation by any other state.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following subjects

1. Pilgrimages within India
2. Intoxicating liquors
3. Land  improvement and agricultural loans
4. Drainage and embankments

How many of the above subjects are mentioned in the State list?

What are Asystasia venui, Miniopterus srinii and Capra himalayensis mentioned in news?

Which of the following best defines the term "petrodollar"?

Under what conditions might a government impose safeguard duties on imported goods?