07-Aug-23: UPSC Current Affairs Daily Quiz

Consider the following statements regarding Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).

1. World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) is one of the founders of IPCC.
2. IPCC produces comprehensive assessment reports (ARs) that are considered the most authoritative source of scientific knowledge on climate change.
3. So far, IPCC has released more than 10 assessment reports (ARs).

How many of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following statements with reference to BARI Chinabadam-12,

1. It is a new variety of genetically modified paddy developed by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR).
2. It has resistance to foliar fungal diseases and matures four days earlier than its counterpart.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements with reference to Clouded leopards

1.  It is the State animal of Meghalaya.
2.  Its presence is positively related to dense forest cover.
3.  It is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

With reference to Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains (AMASR) Act, consider the following statements

1. It is an Act to provide for the preservation of ancient and historical monuments and archaeological sites and remains of national importance.
2. The act prohibits any construction activity or alteration to the protected area around ancient monuments without the approval of the National Monuments Authority (NMA).
3. This protected area is defined as a 100 metre radius around the monument, and a regulated area extends up to 200 metres beyond that.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

With reference to Organ Transplantation, consider the following statements

1. The Transplantation of Human Organs Act of 1994 controls the transplantation of human organs for medical treatment and permits the sale of human organs.
2. In India, people beyond 65 years can receive cadaver organ transplants.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

The phrase Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam is mentioned in which Upanishad

Consider the following statements:

1. According to the Constitution of India, a person who is eligible to vote can be made a minister in a State for six months even if he/she is not a member of the Legislature of that State.
2.  According to the Representation of People Act, 1951, a person convicted of a criminal offence and sentenced to imprisonment for five years is permanently disqualified from contesting an election even after his release from prison.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Consider the following statement

1. Inflation target is fixed by the Reserve Bank of India under the RBI act, 1934

2. Wholesale price index (WPI) is adopted as key measure of Inflation by Reserve Bank of India.

3. India has adopted the flexible inflation target.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.