15-Feb-24: UPSC Current Affairs Daily Quiz

With reference to Global Gender Gap Report 2023, consider the following statements

1. The Report is released by the World Bank.
2. The score in 2023 is indicating improvement in the gender gap.
3. India has also improved its ranking than last year.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

With reference to Employees' Pension Scheme (EPS) , consider the following statements

1. It makes provisions for pensions for the employees in the organized sector after retirement at the age of 58 years.
2.  Both employer and employee contribute 12% of employee’s monthly salary to the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) scheme.
3.  Central Govt. also contributes 1.16% of employees’ monthly salary.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

With reference to Free Movement Regime (FMR), consider the following statements

1. The FMR was established in 2018 as part of India's Act East policy.
2. It promotes cross-border movement up to 50 km without a visa.
3.  Individuals residing at the border need a one-year border pass for stays lasting up to two weeks in the neighbouring country.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following states of India

1. Arunachal Pradesh
2. Assam
3. Mizoram
4. Manipur
5. Nagaland

Which of the above states share boundaries with Myanmar?

With reference to Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021 consider the following statements

1. The intended couple for surrogacy shall be married or unmarried.
2. They may have a previous biological, adopted, or surrogate child.
3. It allows only altruistic surrogacy where no money exchanges hands.
4. It allows women for surrogacy only between 26- 50 years of age.

How many of the above statements is/are incorrect?

Recently, ‘Swachchta Green Leaf Rating’ was in the news. It is related to which one of the following sectors?

Consider the following statements about ‘Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species’

1. It provides a global platform for the conservation and sustainable use of migratory animals and their habitats.
2. The Conference of Parties (COP) is the decision-making organ of this convention.
3. All the decisions from CMS are legally binding on its members.

How many of the statements are correct?

Recently, ‘Cuscuta dodder’ was in the news because of which one of the following reasons?

Consider the following statements regarding ‘World Government Summit (WGS)’

1. It is an annual global gathering that brings together world leaders, policymakers, experts, and thought leaders from various fields to discuss and address pressing global issues.
2. It is held annually in the Davos city of Switzerland.
3. The theme of the WGS 2024 summit is “Shaping Future Governments”.

How many of the statements are correct?

Which one of the following groups of three nations form the ‘Weimar Triangle’?