07-Jun-24: UPSC Current Affairs Daily Quiz

The European Central Bank's recent rate cut could have what impact on the Indian economy?

1. Significantly increase foreign investment and boost exports due to a stronger rupee.
2. Lead to more volatile currency fluctuations and potentially reduce investment returns in India.
3. Make Indian exports more expensive in Europe but attract greater foreign capital inflows.
4. Have no impact as the ECB's actions are limited to the Eurozone.
5. Cause a potential decrease in the interest rate set by the RBI.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding ‘Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF)’

1. It is a free trade agreement among 14 Indo-Pacific Nations.
2. Countries would have to sign up to all of the components within a module (pillar), but do not have to participate in all modules.
3. India has signed all the four pillars of IPEF.

How many of the above statements are correct?

In the context of ‘Profile of 18^th Lok Sabha’, consider the following statements

1. More than 50% of the total members are first time elected candidates.
2. More than 25% of all the elected MPs are aged 40 years or younger.
3. Almost 80% of all the MPs are graduates.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following cities of Pakistan

1. Gwadar
2. Karachi
3. Quetta
4. Ormara
5. Pasni
6. Peshawar

How many of the above-mentioned cities of Pakistan are its coastal cities?

Consider the following statements regarding ‘Six Days war’

1. The Six-Day War was the culmination of escalating tensions between Israel and its Arab neighbours, primarily Egypt, Jordan, Syria, and Iran.
2. The immediate trigger of war was the conflict regarding the occupation of Jerusalem and Golan Heights.
3. The war resulted into stalemate and finally peace brokered among all the parties by UN.

How many of the above statements are correct?

With reference to fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) consider the following statements

1. It involves the transfer of fecal microbiota from a healthy individual to a recipient's gastrointestinal tract with the goal of restoring microbial diversity and function.
2. FMT is a one-time procedure with lifelong effects, requiring no follow-up or maintenance.
3. FMT is a controversial procedure that has been outlawed by the World Health Organization (WHO).

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements

Statement-I: MEK inhibitors target the mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase (MEK) enzyme in cancer therapy.

Statement-II: MEK inhibitors are commonly used in the treatment of various cancers due to their ability to directly kill cancer cells by inducing apoptosis.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Which of the following defines High-Net-Worth Individuals (HNIs) based on their investable surplus and industry affiliation?

With references polyester fibre,  consider the following statements

1. India experienced a 65 per cent surge in polyester yarn imports during financial year 2023 (FY23).
2. To combat the influx of inferior quality imports, the government of India implemented a Quality Control Order (QCO) on polyester yarn, including fully drawn yarn (FDY) and partially oriented yarn (POY).

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Which of the following best describes liquid biopsy?