04-Jan-24: UPSC Current Affairs Daily Quiz

In the context of ‘Hattee Community’ consider the following statements

1. They are concentrated in Jaisalmer district of Rajasthan.
2. They still follow the Khumbli-the traditional council despite the establishment of the panchayat system.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding ‘Direct-to-mobile (D2M) technology’

1. The science behind D2M is similar to that of an FM radio, where a receiver within the device can tap into different radio frequencies.
2. This new-age technology is a combination of broadband and broadcast that uses mobile phones to capture territorial digital TV signals.
3. Using D2M, multimedia content, including live TV matches, can be streamed to phones directly using the internet.

How many of the above-given statements are correct?

Consider the following statements

1. It is considered the sister of the sacred river Ganga, and it has great religious significance.
2. It originates from the hilly Suddha Mahadev temple in the Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir.
3. It flows down towards western Punjab (now in Pakistan), where it merges with the Ravi River.
4. As it appears and disappears in many places, Devika is also known as Gupt Ganga.

The above statements refer to which one of the following rivers?

Consider following statements regarding ‘Green Honeycreeper’

1. It is a small bird in the tanager family.
2. It feeds largely on nectar, fruit, and insects and often frequents feeders supplying fruit.
3. Because of climate change, their population is declining unexpectedly very fast, that led to IUCN to degrade their status from least concern to critically endangered.

How many of the above-mentioned statements are not correct?

Consider the following statements regarding snow leopard

1. They are also called the ‘Ghost of Mountains.
2. IUCN lists them as an endangered species.
3. Recently, Mongolia has adopted Snow Leopard as a national symbol.

How many of the given statements are correct?

Often seen in news, Global Financial Stability Report is released by:

Regarding the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), consider the following statements:

1. It is a statutory body.
2. Its basic function is to protect the interests of investors in securities and to promote and regulate the securities market.

Which of the statements given above is correct?

Consider the following statements:

1. Antimicrobial Resistance is the resistance acquired by any microorganism against antimicrobial drugs that are used to treat infections.
2. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has identified AMR as one of the top ten threats to global health.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements:

1. Optical Fibres are thin, cylindrical strands composed of glass, with a diameter typically comparable to that of a human hair.
2. Optical Fibres are strong, lightweight, and remarkably flexible, making them suitable for burial underground, submersion underwater, or coiling around a spool.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

How many of the following is/are the objective/objectives of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)?

1. Secure financial stability
2. Facilitate international trade
3. Promote high employment and sustainable economic growth

Select the correct answer using the code given below: