21-Aug-24: UPSC Current Affairs Daily Quiz

Consider the following statements regarding Mpox:

1. It is a viral infectious disease cause by the monkeypox virus.
2. Its symptoms are similar to smallpox but are clinically more severe.
3. No vaccine for the prevention of disease is available.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following states in India:

1. Assam
2. Bihar
3. Sikkim
4. West Bengal

The Teesta River passes through which of the above states?

Consider the following statements regarding Liberalised Remittances Scheme (LRS):

1. Under LRS, all resident individuals can remit up to $500,000 abroad per year without prior approval from the RBI.
2. No tax is applicable on LRS transactions. 

Which of the statements above is/are correct?

What is epinephrine sometimes seen in news?

Which of the following describes the InSight Lander?

Consider the following statements with reference to ‘Union Public Service Commission’

1. Article 324 deals with Appointment of members of the commission.
2. Prime Minister of India appoints the chairman and the members of the commission.
3. Part IX of the Indian Constitution deals functioning of the Commission.

How many of the above is/are correct?

What is the primary purpose of the P5+1 group in international diplomacy?

Consider the following statements with reference to the ‘Ethanol Blending Program in India’:

1. NITI Aayog is responsible for preparing the roadmap for achieving ethanol blending targets.
2. Bioethanol is primarily used in India for the blending program.
3. Uttar Pradesh is the single largest contributor to the ethanol blending program nationwide.
4. India plans to achieve 20% ethanol blending with petrol by 2025-26.

Select the correct options from below:

Which of the following is a landslide warning sign?

Consider the following statements with reference to ‘The Periodic Labour Force Survey 2019-20’:

1. A wage earner is in the top 10% if he/she earns ₹25,000 a month.
2. Short-duration skill programmes have had high long-term placements.
3. Higher education levels guarantee better employment outcomes regardless of skills.

Select the correct option from above?