10-Jun-24: UPSC Current Affairs Daily Quiz

Consider the following statements regarding ‘Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI)’

1. It is a statutory body formed under an Act of Parliament, i.e., the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority Act, 1999.
2. It is a 5-member body- a chairman, and four full-time members appointed by the Government of India.
3. It only regulates the public sector life insurance companies.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Which one of the following statements is not correct regarding ‘Agnipath Scheme’

Which of the following is not a core responsibility of the European Parliament?

The ‘Taranaki’ region was in the news recently. Which one of the followings best describes it?

Consider following countries

1. Vietnam
2. China
3. South Korea
4. Thailand
5. Malaysia
6. Philippines
7. Brunei
8. Japan

How many of the above-mentioned countries are littoral states to ‘South China Sea’?

With reference to the Mixed Member Proportional Representation (MMPR), consider the following statements

1. It is a voting system that combines elements of proportional representation with a traditional first-past-the-post system.
2. MMPR can lead to a proliferation of smaller parties, which may complicate the formation of stable governments and policy-making.
3. MMPR can lead to more stable governments as it often produces coalition governments where parties must cooperate to govern effectively.

How many of the above statements is/are incorrect?

Consider the following statements

Statement I: Spreading quicklime over dead fish can help accelerate decomposition and reduce foul odors.

Statement II: Quicklime, or calcium oxide, is highly acidic and can raise the pH of the surrounding environment, creating conditions that promote the breakdown of organic matter.

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

The river situated along the border between the United States of America and Mexico is

With reference to Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), consider the following statements:

1. MRI uses strong magnetic fields and radio waves to generate detailed images of the organs and tissues inside the body.
2. MRI is primarily used for measuring blood pressure.
3. MRI is a type of X-ray imaging technique.

How many of the above statements is/are incorrect?

What physical phenomenon is responsible for the emission of the hydrogen line in astronomy?