23-Apr-24: UPSC Current Affairs Daily Quiz

Consider the following pairs of missiles and their types

How many pairs given above are correctly matched?

Consider the following pairs of active volcanoes and the countries in which they are situated

How many pairs given above are correctly matched?

Consider the following statements regarding ‘Artemis Accords’

1. They are a non-binding set of principles designed to guide civil space exploration and use in the 21st century.
2. These principles will help to ensure the maintenance of a safe and predictable outer space environment.
3. Recently, Sweden joined the accord as its newest member.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding ‘Ethylene Oxide’

1. It is colourless, odorless, and flammable gas.
2. It is used to make other chemicals, including antifreeze, textiles, plastics, detergents, and adhesives.
3. It is also used as a preservative and does not cause any adverse effect on human health.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following countries

1. Egypt
2. Libya
3. Chad
4. Somalia
5. Central African Republic
6. South Sudan
7. Kenya
8. Ethiopia
9. Eritrea

How many of the above-mentioned countries share a land border with ‘Sudan’?

With reference to Reports published by international organisation, consider the following pairs

1. Global Nutrition Report – World Health Organisation (WHO)
2. World Investment Report — United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
3.  Global Gender Gap Report — UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization)
4. World Economic Outlook — World Economic Forum (WEF)

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

With reference to Basel norms, consider the following statements

1. Basel I was introduced in 1988 and focused on credit risk.
2. Basel II  norms were issued in 2010 as a response to the financial crisis of 2008.
3. Base III aims to promote a resilient banking system by focusing on capital leverage funding and liquidity.

How many of the above statements is/are incorrect?

With reference to Siachen glacier, consider the following statements

1. It is a glacier located in the western Karakoram range in the Himalayas, just eastward of where the Line of Control between India and Pakistan ends.
2. The glacier's melting waters are the main source of the Nubra River in the Indian region of Ladakh, which drains into the Shyok River.

Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?

With reference to Spectrum Auctions, consider the following statements

1. The selling of airwaves as a band for a certain period is known as Spectrum Auctions.
2. The government performs spectrum auctions after dividing the entire country into telecom circles.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

With reference to Star Campaigner, consider the following statements

1. For being a star campaigner, these persons have to be members of the political party that appoints them.
2. The RP Act provides that a recognised political party (national or State) can appoint a maximum of 40 star campaigners while a registered unrecognised political party can appoint up to 20.

Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?