13-Mar-24: UPSC Current Affairs Daily Quiz

Consider the following statements regarding the ‘Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)’

1. It was established as a statutory and regulatory body in 1947 for the harmonious development of the activities of standardization, marking, and quality certification of goods.
2. It functions under the administrative control of the Ministry of Commerce.
3. It operates product certification schemes through which it grants licenses to manufacturers covering practically every industrial discipline, from agriculture and textiles to electronics.

How many of the statements are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding ‘Per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)’

1. These are a group of human-made chemicals that have been widely used in various industrial and commercial applications.
2. These compounds are also known as "forever chemicals" because they are found naturally and break down easily when exposed to the sun.
3. These are known for their unique properties, such as high chemical stability and resistance to heat, grease, and water.

How many of the statements are correct?

Recently, the Exercise ‘Bharat Shakti’ was in the news. Which one of the followings best describe it?

Recently, the ‘Vajra Sentinel System’ was in the news. It is a type of which one of the following?

Recently, ‘Rhodamine B’ was in the news. Which one of the followings best describe it?

Consider the following statements with reference to ‘Uttar Poorva Transformative Industrialization Scheme (UNNATI)’

1. It is aimed at developing industries and generating employment in the Aspirational Districts
2. This will be a Centrally Sponsored Scheme
3. Implementation of the scheme will be overseen by the Ministry of Heavy Industries

How many of the above statements is/ are correct?

With reference to ‘Article 131 of the Constitution of India’, consider the following statements

1. The Supreme Court of India has exclusive and original jurisdiction over legal issues originating between States or between States and the Union
2. The original jurisdiction also extends to disputes arising out of any treaty, agreement which came into being before the commencement of the Constitution

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

With reference to ‘ADITI Scheme’, consider the following statements

1. It aims to develop deep-tech critical and strategic technologies in the proposed timeframe
2. It has been constituted under the Ministry of Science and Technology

Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?

‘Risa Textile’ which got Geographical Indication tag recently originates from

Consider the following statements with reference to ‘LEAPS (Logistics Excellence, Advancement, and Performance Shield) Initiative

1. It is designed to acknowledge and celebrate the best practices and innovations within the logistics industry
2. It is a flagship initiative of DPIIT under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry
3. It also recognizes the MSMEs, Startups and logistics sector enablers apart from recognizing players in the logistics sector

How many of the above statements is/are correct ?