15-Apr-23: UPSC Current Affairs Daily Quiz

With reference to ‘giant magneto-resistance’ (GMR) consider the following statements

1. It is a phenomenon where the electrical resistance of a material changes in response to a magnetic field.
2. The resistance observed in the graphene-based device is almost 100 times lower than  other known semi-metals.
3. GMR is used in biosensors and hard disk drives.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

With reference to the Uthiramerur inscription consider the following statements

1. This inscription talks about the ancient Chalukya dynasty.
2. It is situated in Kancheepuram district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. 
3. It describes a self-governance system existing around 7th to 9th century CE.

Which of the above statements are correct?

With reference to Parliamentary committees, consider the following statements: 

1. Parliamentary Committees have their origins in the French Parliament.
2. The Estimates Committee is the largest committee of the parliament.
3. Among the standing and ad hoc committee the former is temporary and the later is permanent

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

What is a ‘TaxiBot’, which was seen in the news recently?

In reference to the recent International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA), consider the following statements

1. It is a global alliance launched by India in 2023.
2. It is an alliance for conservation of endangered tiger and lions only.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

The establishment of CBI was recommended by which of the following committee?

With reference to the Maternity Benefits Act, 1961, consider the following statements:

1. It applies to establishments employing 10 or more persons in Factories, Mines, Plantation, Shops & Establishments and other entities.
2. The main purpose of this Act is to regulate the employment of women in certain establishments for certain period before and after childbirth and to provide maternity benefit and certain other benefits.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the NITI AYOG, consider the following statements:

1. Prime Minister is the chairman of the NITI AYOG.
2. One of the objectives is to foster cooperative federalism through structured support initiatives and mechanisms with the States on a continuous basis, recognizing that strong States make a strong nation.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the ‘Baisakhi Festival’, consider the following statements:

1. It is usually celebrated on 13 or 14 April every year.
2. It also commemorates the formation of Khalsa Panth by Guru Gobind Singh in 1699.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the University Grants Commission, consider the following statements:

1. It is a non-statutory body.
2. It is responsible for coordinating, determining and maintaining standards of higher education.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?