08-Jun-23: UPSC Current Affairs Daily Quiz

Consider the following statements with respect to Protein Nano-computers

1. Protein-based devices or Nano-computing agents rely on the expression or suppression of proteins that produce a desired action within a cell.
2. In this method, the target protein responds to light and a drug called rapamycin by adjusting its orientation, or position in space.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

Porpanaikottai Excavation Site recently seen in the news is located in which of the following states?

Consider the following statements with respect to Deputy Chief Minister

1. Unlike the posts of chief minister, deputy chief minister is not a constitutional post.
2. The deputy chief minister is equivalent to the rank of a Council of Minister and enjoys the status on par with them.
3. The deputy CM enjoys specific financial power and approves any expenditure over and above the allocated budget on his/her own.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following agreements/rules:

1. Rescue Agreement
2. Liability convention
3. Moon Agreement
4. Helsinki Rules

How many of the above agreements/rules govern outer space?

Kakhovka Dam which was recently seen in news is located in which of the following countries?

Which organisation or ministry approves the   Minimum Support Price (MSP) for crops

Which of the following countries are a part of Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)

1. Iran
2. Iraq
3. Kuwait
4. Ecuador

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Consider the following statements about Pradhan Mantri Poshan Shakti Nirman (PM POSHAN) scheme

1. It is central sector scheme for providing one hot cooked meal in Government and Government aided Schools

2. The Scheme is being implemented by the Ministry of Education

3. The scheme aims to improve nutritional levels among school going children studying in Classes I to VIII

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Which of the following factors may lead to rise in Inflation in India

1. Reduction in Repo rate

2. Bumper crop production

3. Increase in crude oil price

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Which of the following Kharif crops are covered under Minimum Support Price

1. Sesamum

2. Maize

3.Groundnut

4. Mustard

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