13-Feb-23: UPSC Current Affairs Daily Quiz

Consider following statements regarding H5N1 virus:

1. It is a highly pathogenic subtype of avian influenza (AI) A virus that causes severe disease and death in birds.
2. It can cause illness in humans and many other animal species.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Various subtypes of avian influenza type A viruses are categorised based on two proteins on the surface of the virus. In this context, consider following statements:

1. One of the proteins is Hemagglutinin (HA), of which there are 9 subtypes (H1-H9)
2. The other protein is Neuraminidase (NA), of which there are 5 subtypes (N1-N5)

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Recently Google launched ‘Bard’. It is mainly a competitor to—

Consider following statements regarding broadband connection in India:

1. It is currently defined in India as minimum internet speed of 10 Mbps.
2. As per TRAI, India's three main telecoclassify the majority of their subscriber base — almost 95% — as “broadband” customers.
3. In telecom terminology, places with excellent cellular connectivity are called “white spots” and those with very low or no connectivity are called “grey spots”.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

 Consider following statements regarding Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF):

1. The main purpose of USOF is to regulate and oversee telecom companies in India and ensure that they provide a minimum uniform service to customers. 
2. USOF was formed by an Act of Parliament in 2002 under the Indian Telegraph (Amendment) Act 2003.
3. It is an attached office of the Department of Telecom.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Which of the following statements are correct , with respect to post of Governor

Consider the following statements, central government’s fiscal policy

1. There is continuous rise in Fiscal deficit during the last five years

2. There is significant rise in Primary deficit during the last six years

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following are the discretionary powers given to the Governor of State?

1. Sending a report to the President of India for imposing the President's rule.
2. Appointing the ministers.
3. Reserving certain bills passed by the State Legislature for consideration of the President of India.
4. Making the rules to conduct the business of the State Government. 
 

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Which Article of Indian constitution deals with “powers and  privileges of the Houses of Parliament and  its members and committees

‘Aero India 2023’ is going to be held at which location