20-Apr-23: UPSC Current Affairs Daily Quiz

With reference to Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), consider the following statements

1. FSSAI is under the charge of Director General of Health Services in the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
2. The Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 replaced the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954.

Which of the above statements is /are correct?

The treadmill test (TMT) is a test of functionality of—

With reference to Cycas pectinata consider the following statements

1. It is an ancient gymnosperm which originated during the Carboniferous period
2. It is listed as critically endangered in the IUCN’s Red List.
3. It is the only cycad species found in Bhutan.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

The Ningaloo eclipse is a type of

Yemen borders which of the following countries?

1. Saudi Arabia
2. Oman
3. United Arab Emirates

Select the correct option:

State of World population report is released by which of the following?

With reference to the Central Zoo Authority, consider the following statements:

1. It was constituted in 1992 under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
2. It is chaired by the Environment Secretary and has 10 members and a member-secretary.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the National Green Tribunal, consider the following statements:

1. The Chairperson is appointed by the Central Government in consultation with Chief Justice of India.
2. The Tribunal is not bound by the procedure laid down under the Code of Civil Procedure 1908, but shall be guided by principles of 'natural justice'.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the National mission for Clean Ganga, consider the following statements:

1. It is being implemented by National Ganga Council.
2. One of the objectives is to maintain the continuity of the water flow without changing the natural season variations.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the Census in India, consider the following statements:

1. Ministry of Home Affairs is the nodal ministry.
2. It is one of the largest administrative exercises undertaken in the world.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?