06-Apr-23: UPSC Current Affairs Daily Quiz

Consider following statements regarding India Meteorological Department (IMD)

1. It is an attached office under the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC).
2. It is the principal national agency responsible for meteorological observations, weather forecasting and seismology.
3. IMD is also one of the six Regional Specialized Meteorological Centres of the World Meteorological Organization (RSMCs of WMO) of Tropical Cyclones.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider following statements regarding the official definition of heat wave in India:

1. If the normal maximum temperature of a station is more than 40°C, then an increase of 4°C to 5°C from the normal temperature is considered to be heat wave condition.
2. If the normal maximum temperature of a station is more than 40°C, then an increase of 4°C to 5°C from the normal temperature is considered to be heat wave condition.
3. A heat wave is also considered when the maximum temperature of a station reaches at least 40°C for Plains and at least 35°C for Hilly regions.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

The UN Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6 is about—

Often seen in news, the “W12+ Blueprint” works in the area of—

Consider following statements regarding Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC):

1. ONDC is an open e-commerce protocol which will lead to the democratisation and decentralisation of e-Commerce in India.
2. It was set up by the Union Ministry of Finance in collaboration with NIC.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements, with respect to Stand up India scheme 

1. The scheme aims to promote entrepreneurship among women and scheduled castes and tribes.
2. The scheme is anchored by Department of Financial Services (DFS), Ministry of Finance
3. Loans under the scheme is available for only green field project.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Which of the following ‘reasonable restrictions’ are mentioned under the Article 19 (1)(a) regarding freedom of speech and expression; of Indian constitution

1. interests of the sovereignty and integrity of India,

2. Decency or morality

3. Defamation or incitement to an offence

4. Security of the State

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Recently, Gaj Utsav-2023 is inaugurated by Indian president in which national park

India Justice Report (IJR)-2022 is published by

Which of the following statement best describe ‘Forest Cover' as per Forest Survey of India