20-Aug-24: UPSC Current Affairs Daily Quiz

Consider the following statements regarding dual-use goods:

1. Dual-use items are goods, software and technology that can be used for both civilian and military applications.
2. These include electronic components, machine tools, drones and software for drones.
3. The Australia Group is a multilateral export control regime related to the export of dual-use goods.

How many of the above statements are correct?

What is Hayflick Limit recently seen in news?

Consider the following statements:

1. Adoption is a permanent arrangement where parents legally take the responsibility of a child. 
2. Foster care is a temporary arrangement in which a child lives with either extended family or unrelated individuals.

Which of the statements above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding BPalM:

1. BPalM is a novel treatment regimen for drug-resistant tuberculosis.
2. It is a three-month intra-venous regimen for treating multi-drug-resistant tuberculosis.
3. It is in the final phases of trial under WHO supervision.

How many of the above statements are correct?

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What was the primary focus of the recently tabled ‘K. Hema Committee report’?

Consider the following statements with reference to ‘The Godda Power Plant’:

1. It is India’s first transnational power project.
2. Adani Power is responsible for operations of the power plant.
3. It supplies power to Nepal under International Power Exchange Agreement.
    

Select the correct option from above:

Consider the following statements with reference to ‘The Thomas Picketty measure of Income Inequality’:

1. It is a measure of income inequality defined as the ratio of the share of top 1 % to that of the bottom 50% of the population in total income.
2. Rapid technological advancements is the one of the main drivers of rising income inequality in the 21st century.
3. Piketty's analysis primarily relies on National Income Tax records to study income and wealth inequality.

How many of the above is/are correct?

Which one of the following organization is responsible for presenting the ‘National Film Awards in India’?

Which international body often oversees the resolution of disputes arising under Bilateral Investment Treaties?