19-Apr-24: UPSC Current Affairs Daily Quiz

Recently, the ‘SPACE’ platform of DRDO was in the news. It will be used for which one of the following purposes?

Recently, the ‘Men5CV’ vaccine was in the news. It is administered of which one of the following diseases?

Consider the following pairs of volcanoes and their respective countries

How many pairs given above are correctly matched?

Recently, ‘Tachyons’ were in the news. Which one of the followings best describe it?

Consider the following countries

1. Dominican Republic
2. Cuba
3. Jamaica
4. Bahamas

How many of the above-mentioned countries share land boundaries with ‘Haiti’?

With reference to Gross Fixed Capital Formation (GFCF), consider the following statements

1. It refers to the total amount of investment made in the production of physical assets, such as buildings, machinery, equipment, and infrastructure.
2. It is a component of the Income  method of calculating GDP.
3. It does not account for the consumption (depreciation) of fixed capital, but does include land purchases.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

With reference to Raja Bhoja I, consider the following statements

1. Bhoja I was the Pratihara dynasty's greatest emperor and the actual founder of the empire.
2.  Kannauj which was likewise known as Mahodaya was regarded as the capital of his empire.
3. He was a great follower of Vaishnavism and assumed the title of “Adivaraha”.

How many of the above statements is/are incorrect?

As regards the use of international food safety standards as reference point for the dispute settlements, which one of the following does WTO collaborate with?

With reference to Mount Ruang, consider the following statements

1. It is located in the West of Mexico and is  prone to regular volcanic activity.
2. It is a type of shield Volcano.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

With reference to Liver organ, consider the following statements

1. It detoxifies harmful substances, be it environmental toxins or metabolic byproducts, ensuring our bloodstream remains clean.
2. A healthy gut microbiome prevents harmful substances from leaking into the bloodstream and burdening the liver.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?