04-Sep-23: UPSC Current Affairs Daily Quiz

With reference to Liquid Apogee Motor (LAM), consider the following statements

1. It is a type of rocket engine used in space missions to adjust the orbit of a spacecraft.
2. It is specifically designed to perform orbital insertion, orbit adjustments, and other manoeuvres that require changes in velocity.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

With reference to Asian elephant, consider the following statements

1. It is the largest land mammal in Asia.
2. They are larger  than African bush elephant.
3. Tusks typically absent in females, more prominent in males.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

With reference to Minor Irrigation Census (MIC), consider the following statements

1. The First Census of Minor Irrigation schemes was conducted with reference year 1986-87.
2.  The MIC is a compendium of borewells, tubewells, and other privately owned irrigation sources by farmers.
3.  The latest edition of the Minor Irrigation Census (MIC) finds that electricity is the dominant source (3/4th) of power to extract water, over diesel, windmills, and solar pumps.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

Operation Gaja recently seen in news is related to

With reference to Preeclampsia, consider the following statements

1. It is a serious blood pressure condition that develops during pregnancy.
2.  People with preeclampsia often have high blood pressure (hypertension) and high levels of protein in their urine (proteinuria).
3. Low aspirin at early stages of the disease can reduce the risk of developing preeclampsia.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

Which of the following are principles under Deccan High-Level Principles that was recently adopted during Agriculture Working Group (AWG) of G20

1. Facilitate humanitarian assistance to countries and populations in vulnerable situations;

2. Enhance availability and access to nutritious food and strengthen food safety nets

3. Promote one health approach

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Recently, Pirola variant in news, it is related to which disease

Which of the following are the functions of Securities and Exchange Board of India

1. Regulating the business in stock exchanges and any other securities markets
2. Registering   and   regulating   the   working   of venture   capital   funds   and  collective investment schemes
3. Prohibiting fraudulent and unfair trade practices relating to securities markets

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Nangrani festival is mainly celebrated which state of India

Consider the following statements, with respect to National Food Security Act, (NFSA) 2013

1. The Act legally covers upto 75% of the rural population and 50% of the urban population

2. Foodgrains under NFSA were to be made available to beneficiaries at subsidized prices

3. It fulfill the vision of the Article 14 of Indian constitution

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?