11-Feb-23: UPSC Current Affairs Daily Quiz

Eurasian Curlew and Lesser Sand Plover are types of—

In the context of national security, the collection and analysis of data gathered from publicly available sources to produce actionable intelligence is known as—

In the context of disinvestment, when the government divests upto 49% of the stake of an erstwhile government owned company or public asset or subsidiary, while retaining management control, it is called as—

Which department under the Union Ministry of Finance undertakes disinvestment and related activities for PSU/CPSEs?

Consider following statements regarding Khelo India Winter Games

1. It is a part of the Winter Olympic, that was started at national level by Indian government in 1992.
2. The third edition of this game is being held in 2023 at Gulmarg.
3. The current edition of the Games include Alpine skiing and Nordic skiing, ice stock, snow baseball, mountaineering, snowshoe running, ice hockey, figure skating, speed skating etc.

Which of the above statements are correct?

With reference to the small satellite launch vehicles, consider the following statements:

1. It is a three stage Launch Vehicle configured with three Solid Propulsion Stages and a liquid propulsion-based Velocity Trimming Module as a terminal stage.

2. It is capable of launching 500kg satellites in 500km planar orbit from Satish Dhawan Space Centre.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the 74^th amendment to the constitution of India, consider the following statements:

1. Reservation of seats for women is one of the compulsory provisions of this act.

2. The State Election Commission was constituted in order to conduct elections in the Urban bodies.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements:

1. The first hour of every parliamentary sitting is slotted for the Zero Hour.

2. Zero hour is regulated according to parliamentary rules.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, consider the following statements:

1. It has life imprisonment as the highest punishment.

2. Both Indian and foreign nationals can be charged.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the importance of the Judicial review, Consider the following statements:

1. It is essential for maintain the supremacy of the constitution.

2. It prevents tyranny of executives.

3. It maintains the federal balance.

Which of the statements given above are correct?