21-Oct-24: UPSC Current Affairs Daily Quiz

Consider the following with reference to ‘The UNFCCC (United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change):

1. The primary objective of the UNFCCC is to regulate the industrial pollution globally.
2. Conference of Parties (COP) meetings take place under the UNFCCC every 2 years.
3. Mandatory emissions cuts for developing countries is a key principle of the UNFCCC.
4. Green Climate Fund (GCF) operates under the UNFCCC to help developing countries address climate change.

How many of the above is/are correct?

Which of the following statements are correct in respect of ‘Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY)’:

1. The main objective of the PMJDY is to ensure financial inclusion by offering banking services to the unbanked population.
2. The maximum accidental insurance coverage provided to PMJDY account holders is ₹2 lakh.
3. Only government employees are eligible to open a Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana account.

Select the answer using the code given below:

Which of the following initiatives have been launched by QUAD countries to counter China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)?

Consider the following with reference to the three symbols that are commonly associated with ‘The Lady Justice’:

1. Crown
2. Sword
3. Scales

How many of the above is/are correct?

Consider the following with reference to ‘The Green Hydrogen’:

1. The primary method of producing green hydrogen is through electrolysis of water using renewable energy.
2. The main advantages of using green hydrogen as an energy source is that it has a high energy density compared to coal.
3. The role of electrolysers in green hydrogen production is to split water into hydrogen and oxygen.

How many of the above is/are correct?

The primary function of Amylase enzyme in the human body is to …

Consider the following statements regarding National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India Ltd. (NAFED):

1. It was established in 2011 by the 97^th Amendment of the Constitution.
2. NAFED is registered under the Multi State Co-operative Societies Act.
3. It aims to promote Co-operative marketing of agricultural produce to benefit the farmers.

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

Consider the following Statements regarding Council of Ministers (CoM) in State/UTs:

1. Council of Ministers is appointed by the Governor of a State or Lt. Governor in case of UT with legislature.
2. The Governor/Lt. Governor allocates the portfolio to the ministers.

Which of the statements above is/are correct?

Consider the following countries:

1. Brazil
2. Russia
3. India
4. China

How many of the above countries are among G4 nations?

Consider the following statements regarding Giant Pandas:

1. China is the only country in the world where they are found in their natural forest habitat.
2. They are categorised as critically endangered in the IUCN Red List.

 Which of the statements above is/are correct?