21-Jun-24: UPSC Current Affairs Daily Quiz

An acquisition has been announced where Company A is acquiring a controlling stake in Company B. In which scenario would Company A be required to make an open offer to shareholders of Company B?

What is the primary purpose of the ‘pre-open call auction session’ in an Initial Public Offering (IPO)?

Consider the following statements regarding ‘Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC)’

1. MRCCs are part of an international network under the UN’s International Maritime Organization.
2. MRCCs monitor the sea lanes with the objective of swift response to emergencies such as vessels in distress, rescue and evacuation of people, and prevention of and containing environmental disasters such as oil spills.
3. The Maritime Rescue coordination force will be responsible for search and rescue operation.

How many of the above statements are correct?

In the context of Punjab's agriculture, what is the primary function of a ‘Nehri Khaal’?

Consider the following statements regarding ‘Chenab Railway Bridge’

1. It will be the highest railway bridge in the world, with a height of 512 meters above the riverbed.
2. The bridge has a maximum speed limit of 90 Km/hr.
3. It is designed to withstand Zone-V earthquakes, 266 Km/hr wind speed, and high-intensity blasts.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following statements with reference to Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC)

1.  MRCC in India is operated by the Indian Navy.
2.  MRCCs are not equipped to handle environmental disasters such as oil spills in the maritime environment.
3. MRCCs operate under international guidelines and agreements

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

Which of the following best describes the cause of the disc-like shape observed in red blood cells of individuals with sickle cell anemia?

Consider the following statements with reference to Colombo Security Conclave

1. It is a forum for discussions among regional and global stakeholders on security challenges in the Indian Ocean region.
2. India, Maldives, Australia, Mauritius, and Sri Lanka are member countries while Bangladesh and Seychelles are the two observer nations.
3. It was started in the year 2011.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Which of the following mechanisms primarily contributes to the toxicity of methanol poisoning?

Which of the following is an example of a limbless amphibian?