22-May-23: UPSC Current Affairs Daily Quiz

Ques:1

With reference to Najafgarh Lake, consider the following statements

1. Najafgarh Jheel is a trans boundary wetland.
2. It is located along the borders of Delhi and Haryana and  is under the control of Delhi.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Ques:2

With reference to Shri Trimbakeshwar Temple, consider the following statements

1. It was constructed by third Peshwa Balaji Bajirao.
2. This temple is built of black stone in the Vesara style of architecture.
3. It is a religious centre having one of the twelve Jyotirlingas .

Which of the above statements are correct?

Ques:3

With reference to Drug Methamphetamine, consider the following statements

1. It belongs to a class of drugs known as stimulants.
2. It’s overdose can lead to myocardial infarction (heart attack).

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Ques:4

With reference to Zardozi embroidery, consider the following statements

1. It has been in existence in India from the time of the Rig Veda.
2. It attained its summit in the 17th century, under the patronage of Mughal Emperor Akbar.
3. Under the rule of Aurangzeb, the royal patronage stopped and this led to the decline of the craft.

Which of the above statements are correct?

Ques:5

The International Pathogen Surveillance Network (IPSN), a global network to help swiftly detect the threat from infectious diseases has been launched by

 

Ques:6

Which of the following is not true about Forum for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC)?

Ques:7

With reference to the World Health Assembly (WHA), consider the following statements:

1. WHA is the key decision-making body of World Health Organization, established in 1958.
2. Dr Harsh Vardhan is the present Chairperson of the Assembly.

Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?

Ques:8

With reference to the Vande Bharat Express, consider the following statements:

1. It is also known as Train 18 and has achieved 183km/hr speed.

2. It is the successor of Shatabdi express and launched in 2020.

Which of the statements given above are incorrect?

Ques:9

Consider the following statements with respect to Lumpy Skin Disease?

1. It is a viral infectious disease.
2. It can spread among humans.
3. It impacts lymph nodes and skin.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Ques:10

With reference to Papua New Guinea, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. It is the second largest island in the Pacific Ocean.

2. It is located on the equator and gets the highest rainfall in the region.

3. It is a part of Pacific Island Forum.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.