14-Sep-23: UPSC Current Affairs Daily Quiz

With reference to National Green Tribunal (NGT), consider the following statements

1. It is a specialized body that was formed for effective and expeditious disposal of cases that are related to the protection and conservation of the environment, forests, and other natural resources.
2. India is the first developing country for setting up a specialized environmental tribunal.
3. All these members are required to hold the office for five years and are  eligible for reappointment.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

With reference to Nipah virus, consider the following statements

1. It is a zoonotic virus that  is transmitted from animals to humans.
2.  The disease spreads through fruit bats or ‘flying foxes,’ who are natural reservoir hosts of the Nipah and virus.
3. Currently, there are no vaccines for both humans and animals.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

With reference to Biofuels, consider the following statements

1. First generation biofuels are produced from consumable food items containing starch and sugar for bio-alcohols, or vegetable oils for biodiesel.
2. Second  generation biofuels, known as ‘algae fuel’, are derived from algae in the form of both, biodiesel and bioalcohols.
3.  Third  generation biofuels are mainly obtained from non-food feedstocks such as forest/industry/agricultural wastes and waste or used vegetable oils.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements with respect to Earthquake Waves?

1. P-waves are body waves and are more destructive than surface waves.
2. P-waves travel only through solid medium whereas S-waves can travel through both solid and liquid medium.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

Eastern Maritime Corridor is a proposed marine corridor between which of the following countries?

Which of these is incorrect about Ayushman Bhav Campaign?

Consider the statements about Global Biofuels Alliance?

1. It was signed under the aegis of Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.
2. It will help accelerate India’s existing biofuels programs such as PM-JIVAN Yojna, SATAT, and GOBAR dhan scheme.

Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?

Which of the following is incorrect about African Union (AU)?

Consider the following statements:

1. India Middle East Europe Economic Corridor was proposed by India in G20 Summit.

2. The Corridor is a part of Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment (PGII).

3. It includes United States, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, France, Germany, Italy and the EU.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Which of the following terms is not true about Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment?