23-Jan-24: UPSC Current Affairs Daily Quiz

Consider the following statements regarding ‘Ingenuity Mars Helicopter’

1. It is a small, autonomous aircraft that flew to Mars aboard NASA’s Curiosity rover.
2. Ingenuity was deployed to the surface on April 4, 2021.
3. Recently, NASA lost its contact with the Ingenuity helicopter on Mars.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following statements

1. It is the largest freshwater lake in India.
2. It is located in the Bandipora district of Jammu and Kashmir.
3. The lake basin was formed as a result of tectonic activity and is fed by the Jhelum River.
4. In 1990, it was designated as a Ramsar Site.

The above statements refer to which one of the following lakes?

Consider the following statements regarding ‘Great Indian Bustard’

1. It is among the heaviest of the flying birds.
2. They are herbivorous and feed on plant seeds.
3. The female Bustard is approximately half of the size of the male bustard species.

How many of the given statements are correct?

Recently, ‘SIGHT’ programme was in the news. It is related to which one of the following fields?

Recently, ‘Mitrakshara Law’ was in the news. Which one of the following best describes it?

.Regarding the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA), consider the following statements:

1. The FCRA was enacted in 1976 during the Emergency period due to concerns about foreign interference in India's affairs.
2. It was designed to regulate foreign donations to individuals and associations.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Regarding the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), consider the following statements:

1. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is responsible for investigating the offences of money laundering under the PMLA.
2. It is an Act to prevent money laundering and to provide for the confiscation of property derived from or involved in money laundering.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Regarding the Enforcement Directorate (ED), consider the following statements:

1. The ED Director is appointed by the President on the recommendation of the Prime Minister.
2. It is responsible for enforcement of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 (FEMA).
3. It was established in the year 1976 as an ‘Enforcement Unit’ under the Department of Economic Affairs.

How many of the statements given above is/are correct?

Often seen in news, ‘Ekuverin’ is a joint exercise between which of the following two countries?

. With reference to the Ayodhya Ram Mandir, consider the following statements:

1. Makrana Marble and Pink sandstone,granite stone,and colored Marble are used in the construction.
2. The Architectural style of the temple is Nagara style with Sanctum Sanctorum (garbhagriha), Mandaps (halls), and Mandirs.
3. Iron has not been used anywhere in the construction.

How many of the statements given above is/are correct?