18-Nov-24: UPSC Current Affairs Daily Quiz

Consider the following with reference to the ‘Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP)’:

1. GRAP categorizes air pollution into five categories.
2. GRAP is overseen by Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM).
3. GRAP operates based on only seasonal temperature variations.
4. The AQI range for the 'Severe' category under GRAP is between 151-250.

How many of the above is/are correct?

Which of the following statements are correct in respect of the long-range hypersonic missile:

1. It is a missile that can travel at the speeds exceeding Mach 5.
2. The advantage of using hypersonic missiles in modern warfare is their stealth and speed, making them harder to intercept.
3. Hypersonic missiles are typically launched from submarines and ground-based launchers.

Select the answer using the code given below:

The indigenous tribes of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands are known for being one of the most isolated groups in the world. Which of the following tribes is found in the Andaman Islands?

Consider the following with reference to the countries that lie in the West Asian region:

1. Saudi Arabi
2. Jordan
3. Syria
4. Israel

How many of the above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements:

1. The HbA1c test is primarily used to diagnose and monitor anaemia.
2. An HbA1c level of 6.5% or higher typically indicates poor anaemic level.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Lake Chad is located in which one of the following group of countries?

Which of the following characteristics make hypersonic missiles a significant challenge for current defense systems?

Consider the following statements regarding India-Bangladesh extradition treaty:

1. India and Bangladesh signed an extradition treaty in 2010.
2. For an offence to be considered extraditable, the principle of dual criminality must apply, meaning the offence must be punishable in both countries.
3. Extraditions which are political in nature are exempted for all cases.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Arrange the following greenhouse gases in order of their global warming potential (GWP) from highest to lowest.

1. Methane (CH₄)
2. Carbon dioxide (CO₂)
3. Nitrous oxide (N₂O)
4. Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)

Select the correct option from the codes given below:

Consider the following states:

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

In how many states mentioned-above is the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) in force?