11-Aug-23: UPSC Current Affairs Daily Quiz

In India, which one of the following is responsible for maintaining price stability by controlling inflation?

Consider the following statements, with respect to collegium system

1. It is the system of appointment of Supreme court and High court judges.

2. Collegium system of Supreme Court is headed by President of India

3. It is neither explained in the Indian constitution nor in Act of Parliament.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Luna-25 mission to Moon, is launched by which country

Consider the following statement

1. Inflation target is fixed by the Reserve Bank of India under the RBI act, 1934

2. Wholesale price index (WPI) is adopted as key measure of Inflation by Reserve Bank of India.

3. India has adopted the flexible inflation target.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Consider the following statements, with respect to PM-DevINE Scheme 

1. It is a central sector scheme of central government for the development of north-east region

2. The Scheme provides 100% Central funding for the 4-year period from 2022-23 to 2025-26.

3. It substitutes the existing Central and State Schemes for north-east region.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following statements with reference to APEDA

1. It is a statutory body that functions under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
2. It aims to develop and promote the export of scheduled products mentioned in APEDA act, 1985.
3. It provides financial assistance, information, and guidelines for the development of scheduled products.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements with reference to Vaquita porpoise

1. It is the world’s rarest and the smallest carnivore plant.
2. It is found only in the northern Gulf of California in Mexico.
3. It is categorized as Critically Endangered in IUCN Red List.

How many of the above statements is/ are correct?

Consider the following statements about Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA)

1. The primary objective of RGSA is to develop the governance capabilities of the Panchayats to deliver on Sustainable Development Goals.
2. It is launched by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj as a centrally sponsored scheme.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements with reference to Operating system

1. An Operating System is a software program that acts as an intermediary between computer hardware and the computer user.
2. Maya OS is a new OS based on an open-source platform developed by Indian government development agencies.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements about Assam Rifles

1. It is the oldest Central Para Military Force in India.
2. It is designated by the Constitution of Group of Ministers committee as the Border Guarding Force for the Indo – Myanmar border.
3. The headquarters of the Director-General of Assam Rifles (DGAR) is in Shillong.

How many of the above statements is/ are incorrect?