02-Aug-23: UPSC Current Affairs Daily Quiz

Recently, the Global Risks Report 2023, an annual report based on Global Risks Perception Survey, was released by:

Consider the following statements, with respect to deemed forests

1. The concept of deemed forests has not been clearly defined in any law including the Forest Conservation Act (FCA) of 1980.

2.  Under the T N Godavarman case, Supreme Court accepted a wide definition of forests which recognise the deemed forest

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Consider the following statements, with respect to no-confidence motion

1. It can be introduced only in Lok Sabha

2. It need not state the reasons for its adoption in Lok Sabha.

3. If it is passed in the Lok Sabha, the council of ministers must resign from office

4. It can be moved against the entire council of ministers only

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Match the following pairs

               Protected Area                                             Location

1.  Mudumalai Tiger Reserve                      Tamil Nadu 
2. Nagarhole Tiger Reserve                          Karnataka 
3. Kawal Tiger Reserve                                Andhra Pradesh

How many pairs given above are correctly matched?

Consider the following statements, with reference to PM Street Vendor's AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) scheme

1. The scheme is launched by Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs launched for Street Vendor

2. The scheme intends to facilitate collateral free working capital loans of up to INR10,000

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With reference to Central Vigilance Commission (CVC)  consider the following statements

1. It is a constitutional body.
2. It is an independent body which is only responsible to the Parliament.
3. Whistleblowers can also approach CVC for complaints on corruption or misuse of office.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

With reference to Geographical Indication (GI) Tag in India, consider the following statements

1. GI tags are issued as per the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act,1999.
2. Darjeeling Tea was the first Indian product to get a GI tag.
3. Mankurad mango  of Goa has been recently accorded the GI tag.
4. Geographical Indications Registry is located in Chennai.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

With reference to Atherosclerosis, consider the following statements

1. It is a hardening and narrowing of arteries caused by cholesterol plaques lining the artery over time.
2. Arteries are blood vessels that carry blood towards the heart.
3. All arteries carry deoxygenated blood except pulmonary artery.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

With reference to Polypill, consider the following statements

Statement I:  It is a cheap, once-a-day pill combining aspirin with drugs that lower blood pressure and cholesterol.

Statement II:  Aspirin, an analgesic, has blood thinning properties.

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

Consider the following pairs

1. Malai Mahadeshwara Hills Wildlife Sanctuary – Maharashtra
2. Uttaregudda wildlife sanctuary — Bengaluru
3. Ramgarh Vishdhari Wildlife Sanctuary – Chhattisgarh
4. Amchang Wildlife Sanctuary — Assam

How many of the above pairs are correct?