09-May-23: UPSC Current Affairs Daily Quiz

With reference to Thalassemia, consider the following statements

1. It is part of a group of disorders called hemoglobinopathies.
2. It is the only disorder to be recognised as a benchmark disability in the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, of 2016.
3. World Thalassemia Day is observed in 8^th May every year. 

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

With reference to Water body census report, consider the following statements

1. The census also includes Oceans and lagoons as water body in the census.
2. As per the report, Maharashtra is the leading state for water conservation schemes.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

With reference to regulation of Drugs in India, consider the following statements

1. DCGI (Drug Controller General of India) clearance is mandatory for a pharmaceutical company to offer a brand-new prescription medicine in India.
2. Under the Drug and Cosmetics Act, the State authorities are responsible for the approval of New Drugs.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

With reference to Vokkaligas and Lingayats, consider the following statements

1. Lingayats are considered to be Shaivites.
2. The Vokkaliga caste originates in the Indian state of Karnataka.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

What is Bluesky, often seen in news?

Which of the following is not true about National Capital Territory of Delhi?

With reference to the Kuno-Palpur National Park, consider the following statements:

1. It lies in Palpur district of Madhya Pradesh.
2. Cheetah Reintroduction Project was initiated by National Tiger Conservation Authority.

Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?

With reference to the INTACH, which is incorrect:

If the RBI decides to adopt an expansionist monetary policy, which of the following would it not do?

(1) Cut and optimize the Statutory Liquidity Ratio

(2) Increase the Marginal Standing Facility Rate

(3) Cut the Bank Rate and Repo Rate

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

In the context of Afghanistan, consider the following:

1. It is the only land locked country in South Asia.

2. It is an Islamic Emirate.

3. It does not have democracy.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?