03-Jun-24: UPSC Current Affairs Daily Quiz

Which of the following is the primary goal of the OPEC+ group?

Hybrid vehicles utilize both electric motors and gasoline engines. Which of the following is not typically an advantage of hybrid vehicles?

Recently, ‘JADES-GS-z14-0’ was in the news. Which one of the followings best describe it?

Consider the following statements

1. Postal ballots, also known as mail-in ballots, allow registered voters to cast their votes by mail instead of physically going to a polling station.
2. Postal ballots are governed by the Representation of People Act, 1951.
3. To apply for a postal ballot, eligible voters must apply, Form 12 D, to the returning officer (RO) of their respective constituency.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Consider following countries

1. Namibia
2. Botswana
3. Zimbabwe
4. Mozambique
5. Eswatini
6. Lesotho

How many of the above-mentioned countries share a land border with South Africa?

What geological event is associated with the Carnian Pluvial Episode?

Consider the following statements:

Statement-I: Usually, the smoke of a volcano — and in particular the sulphur dioxide contained inside the smoke cloud — ultimately leads to a cooling of the earth’s surface for a short period.

Statement-II: The sulphur dioxide transforms into sulphate aerosols, which send sunlight back into space before it reaches the surface.

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

With reference to Hunga Tonga, consider the following statements

1. It is situated in the South Atlantic Ocean, within the Kingdom of Tonga.
2. It emerged from the ocean as a result of a volcanic eruption in late 2014.
3. The eruption and subsequent erosion have led to changes in the local marine ecosystem, including alterations to underwater habitats and changes in water chemistry.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

With references to bifurcation of Indian states, consider the following statements

1. The Indian Constitution does  specifically outline the process for the bifurcation of states in Article 3.
2. Article 3 of the Constitution empowers the Parliament of India to form new states, alter existing state boundaries, or change the names of existing states through the passing of appropriate legislation by special majority.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

What is the approximate percentage of minorities in India according to the 2011 Census, and what are the approximate percentages of the three largest minority communities in India?