23-Oct-24: UPSC Current Affairs Daily Quiz

Consider the following with reference to ‘The Act East Policy’:

1. The Act East Policy primarily focuses on military alliances.
2. Defence, Development, Diplomacy, Disaster management are the four pillars of the Act East Policy.
3. A major challenge in the implementation of the Act East Policy is the lack of cultural exchange programs.
4. Golden Quadrilateral initiative aims to enhance connectivity between India and Southeast Asia through this policy.

How many of the above is/are correct?

Which of the following statements are correct in respect of ‘Dandakaranya’:

1. Dandakaranya has been since centuries associated with the Industrial mining.
2. Dandakaranya includes parts of Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Maharashtra.
3. Dandakaranya is known for its significant population of tribal communities.

Select the answer using the code given below:

Which of the following is not a valid reason for holding a by-election?

Consider the following with reference to the countries that are included as the new members of the BRICS:

1. Sudan
2. Saudi Arabia
3. Algeria
4. Iraq

How many of the above is/are correct?

Consider the following with reference to ‘The International Monetary Fund (IMF)’:

1. The function of IMF is to facilitate international trade and ensure exchange rate stability.
2. The headquarters of the IMF is located in New York.
3. As of 2024, there are a total number of 185 member countries.
4. The United States holds the largest voting share in the IMF.

How many of the above is/are correct?

Consider the following global conventions related to environment:

1. Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer
2. Convention on Biological Diversity
3. United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification
4. United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change

How many of the above conventions came out of Rio Earth Summit, 1992?

The 30x30 (30 by 30) target is associated with …

Consider the following statements regarding Di Ammonium Phosphate (DAP):

1. It is a water-soluble fertiliser required at the time of sowing.
2. It contains more than 50% phosphorus, nutrient needed at early growth stage of root establishment and development.

Which of the statements above is/are correct?

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 following cities in News:

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?