17-Aug-24: UPSC Current Affairs Daily Quiz

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Consider the following statements regarding ISRO’s Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV):

1. SSLV is a two-staged solid propellent launch vehicle.
2. ISRO has successfully launched the third developmental flight of the SSLV.
3. The SSLV can launch satellites weighing up to 1,200 kg and accommodate multiple satellites.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Krishi Decision Support System (K-DSS) portal:

1. It is a geospatial platform that will function as a repository of standardized data.
2. It is a part of the Digital Public Infrastructure for Agriculture.

Which of the statements above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements:

               Statement I: Artificial lights and streetlights could threaten the urban food chains.

               Statement II: Artificial lights and streetlights can make leaves grow tough, making it difficult for insects to eat them. 

Which of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Consider the following statements regarding the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC):

1. It is a high-level committee within the Government of India responsible for appointing senior officials to key positions in the central government and public sector undertakings.
2. It is chaired by the Prime Minister of India.
3. Defence Minister, Home Minister and Finance Minister are the members of the committee.  

Which of the statements above is/are correct?

Which of following is the purpose of ‘EOS-08 Earth Observation Satellite’?

1. Surface-to-Air Defence
2. Ballistic Missile Delivery
3. Climate and Weather Monitoring
4. Anti-Submarine Warfare

Select the correct option from above:

Consider the following statements with reference to ‘mpox’ recently seen in news:

1. Clade 1b virus is spread effectively through sexual and non-sexual contact.
2. Milder clade 2b virus is spread effectively from non-sexual contacts only.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following:

1. E-bola outbreak
2. COVID-19
3. Monkeypox
4. Zika virus
5. H1N1

Which of the above have been declared as PHEIC (Public Health Emergency of International Concerns) by WHO?

Consider the following pairs:

Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?

Which of the following countries are not a member of BIMSTEC?

1. India
2. Pakistan
3. Sri Lanka
4. Nepal

How many of the above is/are correct?