12-Aug-23: UPSC Current Affairs Daily Quiz

Consider the following statements:

1. The highest number of endemic species of birds in India have been recorded in the North Eastern India.

2.Manipur Bush Quail is listed as ‘Endangered’ in IUCN Red List.

3. India is home to approximately 12.40% of global bird diversity.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following statements with respect to Devika River:

1. The river is located in the southern part of India and is known for its arid landscapes.

2. The river is considered sacred in Hindu mythology and is often referred to as the sister of the Ganges River.

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements with reference to Starlink

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

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

3. Starlink has made drone warfare much easier.

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

With reference to Samudrayaan Mission, consider the following statements:

1. It is a part of the Deep Ocean Mission.

2. It is India’s first manned ocean mission.

3. Its aim is to assess the probability of establishing deep-sea war zones to enhance military combat capabilities.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

What is Gnanamuyarchi often mentioned in news?

Consider the following statements about Sedition law

1. Indian constitution defines sedition as as an offence committed when any person by words, either spoken or written brings or attempts to bring into hatred or contempt towards the government established by law in India

2. Sedition is a cognisable, non-bailable and non-compoundable offence under the law.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following ‘reasonable restrictions’ are mentioned under the Article 19 (1)(a) regarding freedom of speech and expression; of Indian constitution

1. Interests of the sovereignty and integrity of India,

2. Decency or morality

3. Defamation or incitement to an offence

4. Security of the State

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Which of the following special powers have been conferred on the Rajya Sabha by the Constitution of India?

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, with respect to Tuberculosis (TB) disease

1. It is bacterial communicable disease which can spread from person to person through the air.

2. India accounts the highest number of TB cases worldwide

3. Government of India decided to eliminate TB by 2025 which is ahead of ahead of global target by World Health Organisation.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.