02-Jul-24: UPSC Current Affairs Daily Quiz

Which of the following is not considered a Market Infrastructure Institution in India?

Consider the following statements regarding ‘Project Nexus’

1. Project Nexus is conceptualised by the Innovation Hub of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
2. It seeks to enhance cross-border payments by connecting multiple domestic instant payment systems (IPS) globally.
3. Project Nexus aims to connect the FPSs of four Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) — Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand; and India.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding ‘epilepsy’

1. Epilepsy, a condition that leads to recurring seizures, sees a person experience jerking of arms and legs, temporary confusion, staring spells, or stiff muscles.
2. It is caused by degeneration of brain cells.
3. Due to increased diagnosis techniques, the cause of approximate all of the cases can be identified.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following statements about the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)

1. The NHRC was established in 1993 under the Protection of Human Rights Act.
2. The NHRC has the power to investigate and prosecute cases of human rights violations.
3. The Chairperson of the NHRC must be a retired Chief Justice of India.
4. The NHRC can recommend compensation to victims of human rights violations.

Which of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following countries

1. Germany
2. Czech Republic
3. Slovakia
4. Hungary
5. Slovenia
6. Italy
7. Switzerland
8. Liechtenstein

How many of the above-mentioned countries share border with ‘Austria’?

With references to Project Nexus, consider the following statements

1. Nexus is an initiative of the Bank for International Settlements Innovation Hub (BISIH).
2. India is one of the founding members of BISIH.
3. RBI has joined the project recently.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

What distinguishes aviation turbine fuel (ATF) from automotive gasoline (petrol) and diesel?

Which stages of the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) use solid propellant?

With reference to Top quarks, consider the following statements

1. They are the heaviest known elementary particles.
2. They are usually created in pairs with their antiparticles.
3. Top quarks are stable and do not decay into other particles.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

What technology feature of IMAX film projection enhances image clarity and brightness compared to standard film formats?