22-Aug-24: UPSC Current Affairs Daily Quiz

Consider the following statements regarding Panda Diplomacy:

1. Panda diplomacy is a diplomatic tool that involves the practice of sending giant pandas to other countries.
2. China and other East Asian countries send giant pandas as goodwill ambassadors to strengthen relations with other countries.  

Which of the statements above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements:

1. According to the Constitution of India, there shall be a Council of Ministers with the Chief Minister at the head to aid and advise the Governor in exercise of his/her function.
2. The Governor is bound by the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers.

Which of the statements above is/are correct?

Which of the following statements best describe ‘Predatory Pricing’?

Consider the following countries:

1. Germany
2. Austria
3. Hungary
4. Russia

How many of the above countries share land border with Poland?

Consider the following statements regarding Monkeypox virus:

1. There are two major types of Monkeypox virus variants.
2. Clade I caused the global outbreak that began in 2022.
3. Clade I cause more severe illness and deaths.
4. Infections from clade II monkeypox are less severe.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Consider the Which of the following is not a feature of the LCA Mk1A?

Which of the following is a key difference between biosimilars and generic medicines?

Consider the following statements with reference to ‘The India – KLEMS database:’

1. KLEMS stand for Knowledge, Labour, Energy, Material, Services
2. The database is primarily designed to measure Total factor Productivity (TFP).
3. Annual Survey of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises (ASUSE) is used by SBI to validate the India-KLEMS employment data.

Select the correct option from above?

Which article of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) focuses on the right to life, liberty, and security of person?

Consider the following with reference to ‘The Teesta River’:

1. It is a major tributary of the Brahmaputra River system.
2. It originates from Assam in India.
3. It is famous for its Glacial Valleys.
4. It forms a significant part of the border of Assam and West Bengal.

How many of the above is/are correct?