20-Mar-24: UPSC Current Affairs Daily Quiz

Consider the following statements regarding ‘Barberton Greenstone Belt’

1. It is situated on the eastern edge of the Kaapvaal Craton in Tanzania.
2. It is known for its gold mineralization.
3. The Makhonjwa Mountains make up 40% of the Baberton belt.

How many of the statements are correct?

Consider following statements regarding ‘Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS)’

1. It is a scheme introduced by the UNCTAD to facilitate developing countries to integrate into the global economy, create stronger trade and investment partnerships and strengthen supply chains.
2. It is a simpler and more generous preferential trading scheme which has been designed to boost trade with developing countries in order to support their development.
3. The DCTS applies to more than 121 countries.

How many of the statements are correct?

‘World Air Quality Report 2023’ is released by which one of the following institutions/organizations?

Which one of the followings best describe the term ‘Genetic Rescue’?

Consider the following statements regarding ‘IceCube Neutrino Observatory’

1. It is a device at the earth’s North Pole that detects subatomic particles called neutrinos.
2. It was built and is maintained by the IceCube Collaboration, which consists of many universities worldwide led by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Massachusetts, USA.
3. It consists of thousands of sensors buried more than 1.4 km beneath the ice plus multiple detectors above the surface. It is the world’s biggest ‘neutrino telescope’.

How many of the statements are correct?

With reference to the The Space-borne Assistant and Knowledge Hub for Crew Interaction (SAKHI) app,  consider the following statements

1. The app will manage astronauts’ dietary schedules.
2.  It serves as an essential tool for the crew, offering real-time assistance and access to necessary data.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

With reference to Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicles (MIRVs), consider the following statements

1. The technology originated in China.
2. It allows allows a single missile to carry four to six multiple warheads.
3. It can only be launched from  land-based platforms and not sea-based platforms.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

With reference to Agni-5 missiles, consider the statements

1. It is a medium range missile developed by DRDO.
2. It used two stage fuelled engine.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

With reference to Agalega islands, consider the following statements

1. It lies south of Mauritius.
2. India will develop an air strip and a jetty in Agalega Islands.

Which of the above statements is/ are correct?

With reference to Columbo Security Conclave, consider the following statements

1. It is a a trilateral maritime security grouping that includes India, Sri Lanka, Maldives and the Mauritius.
2. Bangladesh and Seychelles are the two observer nations.
3. It has a permanent secretariat in Columbo.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?