05-Aug-23: UPSC Current Affairs Daily Quiz

With reference to Himalayan Griffon Vulture, consider the following statements:

1. It is the smallest sized vulture species commonly found in the Himalayas.

2. It is listed as "Vulnerable" on the IUCN Red List.

3. It has importance in maintaining a clean environment and preventing the spread of diseases by consuming animal carcasses.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

With reference to eSanjeevani application, consider the following statements:

1. The application offers a comprehensive solution for medical insurance and its related advantages, making it a convenient platform for users.

2. It is being designed, developed, deployed and maintained by The Centre for Development and Advanced Computing (C-DAC).

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements

1. Time-of-Day (ToD) tariff is a pricing mechanism that encourages consumers to use electricity during peak hours by offering lower rates during those times.

2. ToD tariffs are commonly used in smart grid systems or advanced metering infrastructure, where consumers have smart meters that can record electricity usage in real-time.

3.  ToD pricing makes billing more complicated.

How many  of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) consider the following statements:

1. These are a set of guidelines that prioritize speed and cost-cutting measures in the production of pharmaceuticals, often compromising product quality and safety.

2.The primary objective of GMP is to minimize the risks inherent in the production and to guarantee that the final products are safe for consumers and meet their intended use.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

With reference to Vivad se Vishwas-II Scheme, consider the following statements:

1.It aims to resolve the government’s contractual disputes with private parties, clear the backlog of litigation and improve the ease of doing business.

2. The scheme will apply to all domestic contractual disputes where one of the parties is either the Government of India or an organisation operating under its control.

3. Eligible claims will be processed only through the government e-marketplace or GeM.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

Which of the following factor(s) is/are considered while translocation of Cheetah

1. Genetic diversity
2. Habitat and prey base
3. Landscape viability: 

Select the correct answer using the code given below.
 

Consider the following statements, with respect to Law Commission of India

1. It is a non-statutory body and it is constituted by a notification of the Government of India

2. The first law commission was established under the Charter Act of 1833. 

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to Kuno national park, which of the following statements are correct?

1. It is India’s first national park where Chettah reintroduction programme is carried out by government.

2. Chambal River flows through the Kuno national park.

3. It is spread over two districts.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Which of the following adopted a law on data protection and privacy for its citizens known as 'General Data Protection Regulation’?

Recently Novorossiysk Sea Port is in news, it is located on the coast of which sea