17-Jun-23: UPSC Current Affairs Daily Quiz

Consider the following statements with respect to Solar Chromosphere

1. The chromosphere is an irregular layer situated between the bright solar surface and the extremely hot corona.
2. The chromosphere is a highly active layer and transfers only thermal energy.
3. Grains are acoustic shock formed in corona that helps in transferring energy from corona to solar surface.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following statements with respect to Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in India.

1. Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) include cancers, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes and chronic respiratory disease.
2. Cancer is the leading cause of NCD related deaths in India.
3. Currently urban regions had higher rates of all metabolic NCDs than rural areas with exception of prediabetes.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following statements with respect to Sea slaters

1. Sea Slater is a fast-running semi-terrestrial isopod.
2. They mostly eat dead plant and fungal matter and act as a recyclers.
3. It is native to the Northeast Atlantic and found in the coastal regions of Kerala.
4. Increase in light pollution is affecting the camouflage ability of sea slaters.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

Drip Pricing, often seen in the news, refers to?

Which of the following governs the naming of newly identified animal species?

Recently, India decided to import MQ-9 Reaper, an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) from which nation

As per World Bank's latest Migration and Development Brief , Arrange the following countries in decreasing order of receiving remittances:

1. India

2. Mexico

3. China

4. Philippines

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

‘Special and differential treatment’ term is related to which organisation

The Punchhi Commission report was related to:

Consider the following statements

1.  Landfall is the event of a tropical cyclone coming onto land after being over water

2. Cyclones lose their intensity once they move over land because of reduction of moisture supply

Select the correct answer using the code given below