10-Aug-23: UPSC Current Affairs Daily Quiz

Consider the following statements, with respect to Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize

1. It is a science award in India given annually by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) for notable and outstanding research, applied or fundamental science.
2. Any citizen of India engaged in research in any field of science and technology up to the age of 45 years is eligible for the prize
3. Prize is awarded on the basis of contributions made through work done primarily in India during the five years preceding the year of the Prize.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements

1. India aims to achieve the target of 20% ethanol blending by 2025-26

2. India has achieved the target of supplying 10 per cent ethanol-blended petrol ahead of schedule

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements, with respect to NITI Ayog released National Multidimensional poverty index (MPI)

1. It has three equally weighted dimensions – Health, Education and Standard of living

2. Bank Account, Assets and Child & Adolescent Mortality are one of the indicators of National Multidimensional poverty index

3. An individual is considered MPI poor if their deprivation score equals or exceeds the poverty cutoff of 33.33%.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

In India, other than ensuring that public funds are used efficiently and for their intended purpose, what is the importance of the office of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG)?

1. CAG exercises exchequer control on behalf of the Parliament when the President of India declares a national emergency/financial emergency.
2. CAG reports on the execution of projects or programs by the ministers are discussed by the Public Accounts Committee.
3. Information from CAG reports can be used by investigating agencies to press charges against those who have violated the law while managing public finances.
4. While dealing with the audit and accounting of government companies, CAG has certain judicial powers for prosecuting those who violate the law.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following activities is/ are subject to taxation under the Goods and service tax

 1. Online gaming

2. Casinos

3.  Horse-racing

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Consider the following statements with reference to Havana Syndrome 

1. Havana Syndrome is a widely recognized condition caused by excessive sun exposure and dehydration in tropical climates.

2. The first case of Havana Syndrome was experienced in the US.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements with reference to Atal Bhujal Yojana

1. It is a central sector scheme for sustainable management of groundwater with community participation.
2. The scheme is being funded by the Government of India and the World Bank on 50:50 basis.
3. It envisages people's participation through the formation of ‘Water User Associations’.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

With reference to Meri LiFE, Mera Swachh Shehar campaign, consider the following statements

1. The campaign has been launched by Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC).
2. It aims to instil pro-environmental behavioural changes in daily life in line with the Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment).

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements with reference to Starlink

1. Starlink is a satellite constellation that comprises thousands of small satellites in low-Earth orbit.

2. Unlike traditional internet providers, Starlink doesn’t require any ground infrastructure.

3. Starlink has made drone warfare much easier.

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

Consider the following statements with reference to Finance Bill

1. A Finance Bill can be introduced in either the Lok Sabha or the Rajya Sabha.

2.The President certifies a Bill as a Money Bill.

3.The Lok Sabha has the right to reject the Rajya Sabha’s recommendations when it comes to Money Bills.

How many of the above statements are correct?