15-Jul-24: UPSC Current Affairs Daily Quiz

With reference to Photocatalysis, consider the following statements

1. It involves a semiconductor material absorbing photons, which excites electrons from the valence band to the conduction band.
2. It primarily rely on thermal activation of catalyst surfaces.
3. Magnetic fields are involved in the mechanism of photocatalysis.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

Wolbachia method is sometimes talked about with reference to which one of the following?

With reference to palimpsests, consider the following statements

1. Palimpsests are old writings that have been erased or covered over so that new writings could be added.
2. They are typically made up of vellum.

Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?

What is a likely outcome when two galaxies collide and merge?

What does the Information Ratio (IR) measure in finance?

What is a ‘Warrant’ in the context of corporate finance?

Consider the following statements regarding ‘National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC)’

1. It is a not-for-profit public limited company incorporated on July 31, 2008 under section 25 of the Companies Act, 1956.
2. It was set up by Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE) as Public Private Partnership (PPP) model.
3. The Government of India through Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) holds 49% of the share capital of NSDC, while the private sector has the balance 51% of the share capital.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Recently, ‘Semaglutide and tirzepatide’ were in news. Which one of the followings best describe them?

Consider the following statements regarding judges joining politics after retirement in India

1. There is a constitutional ban on judges joining politics immediately after retirement.
2. The issue has sparked debates about maintaining the judiciary's independence and integrity.
3. Some former judges have been nominated to the Rajya Sabha under the President's quota.
4. There is a mandatory cooling-off period of 5 years before a retired judge can join politics.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following lakes

1. Lake Superior
2. Lake Huron
3. Lake Erie
4. Lake Ontario
5. Lake Michigan

How many of the above-mentioned lakes form the land border between USA and Canada?