08-Aug-24: UPSC Current Affairs Daily Quiz

Consider the following statements regarding Mullaperiyar Dam:

1. It is situated on the Periyar river in Kerala.
2. The ownership and operation rights of the dam belong to Tamil Nadu.

Which of the statements above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar (RVP):

1. The award replaces the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize.
2. It is awarded to science graduates in order them to encourage them for higher research.
3. It was instituted in 2023 and the first list of awardees have been released in 2024.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Pyrocumulonimbus clouds:

1. These are grey or brown clouds that have the potential to spit out thunder and cause fires.
2. They occur due to extremely hot wildfire or volcanic eruptions.
3. The development of these clouds has become less frequent in the last decade.

How many of the above statements are correct?

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Consider the following statements regarding Bailey bridge:

1. It is a type of modular bridge with pre-built parts that can be put together quickly as needed.
2. They were invented during World War II.
3. They find applications in military and disaster relief operations.

Which of the statements above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements with reference to ‘The Living Donor’?

1. A living donor, after the age of 18 years or above, could donate either one kidney or part of liver only.
2.  A brain dead donor of any age could donate heart and cornea but cannot donate two lungs.
3. Only tissues can be donated, after a natural cardiac death.

Choose the correct option:

Consider the following statements with reference to ‘The Disqualification in a wrestling sport in Paris Olympics 2024’?

1. 1. A wrestler who enters the final or repcharge has to weigh-in and pass on both days.
   2.  As per article 11 of the International Wrestling Rules, disqualified wrestler will be replaced by the wrestler who lost against her in the semi-final.

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

Which of the following subjects are exceptions to the provision, wherein the L-G is not bound by the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers?

1. Finance
2. Public order
3. Land
4. Urban Development
5. Polic

How many of the above are correct?

Consider the following statements with reference to ‘The operation Dhundi’:

1. Operation Dudhi was undertaken in the  general area of Chowkibal by central reserve police force(CRPF) .
2. Hallmark of Operation Dudhi was that this was mainly conducted under the commanding officer of the battalion with his sub-units playing the major role.

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

Which  is the primary function of ‘Indexation’?