04-Apr-23: UPSC Current Affairs Daily Quiz

‘Aperiodic monotile’ refers to—

Consider the following statements regarding "Chevalier de la Légion d'Honneur" (Knight of the Legion of Honour)

1. It is the highest civilian award of France.
2. No Indian has ever received this award as the Indian Constitution bars citizens of the country from accepting any foreign honours.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding daily sodium intake:

1. World Health Organization (WHO) has recommended an ideal daily intake of  below 15 g of salt for adults.
2. Currently, an average Indian’s sodium consumption is more than double the WHO recommended limit.
3. WHO’s Global Report on Sodium Intake Reduction calls its member states towards reducing population sodium intake by 30% by 2030, in line with sustainable development goal (SDG) 4.2.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Aaj Se Thoda Kam’ campaign of Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is aimed towards reduction of daily intake of—

What does the term ‘ice memory’ mean?

Consider the following statements about Jain’s tirthankara, Vardhaman Mahavira

1. Mahavira was the 24th tirthankara of Jainism

2. He attained Kaivalya (Enlightenment) at Jimbhikagrama, on the banks of Rijupalika river.

3. Bimbisara was the contemporary of Vardhamana Mahavira

Select the correct answer using the code below.

Consider the following statements, with respect to Central Bureau of investigation (CBI):

1. It is a statutory body under the ministry of home affair.
2. ‘General consent’ of state government allows CBI to conduct its investigation into cases of corruption against central government employees in the concerned state
3. CBI investigates the cases related to crimes of corruption and terrorism as well.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The Parliament of India exercises control over the functions of the Council of Ministers through

 1. Adjournment motion

 2. Question hour

3. Supplementary questions

 Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Which of the following countries are a part of Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)

1. Iran
2. Iraq
3. Kuwait
4. Ecuador

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Which of the following countries are a part of Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries plus  (OPEC+)

1. Mexico
2.  Oman
3. Russia
4. Bahrain

Select the correct answer using the code given below.