25-Aug-23: UPSC Current Affairs Daily Quiz

With reference to ‘Methanotrophs’, consider the following statements

Statement 1 – Methanotrophic microorganisms oxidize methane to harness energy under oxic and anoxic conditions.

Statement 2 – They grow best when the methane concentration is around 5,000-10,000 parts per million (ppm).

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Consider the following statements with respect to ‘National Curriculum Framework for School Education’

1. It makes the study of Indian languages optional across schools and boards
2. It offers students the freedom to pursue a mix of science and humanities
3. It was framed by the National Steering Committee under the chairmanship of K. Kasturirangan

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

Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Cholera’

1. It is a viral disease usually spread through contaminated water
2. The disease is endemic to South Asia
3. There is treatment available but vaccines do not exist for the prevention

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

Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Gene-edited mustard’

1. It is based on CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing while being non-genetically modified
2. It is India’s first ever low pungent mustard that is pest and disease resistant

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

With reference to ‘Kashmir Stag’, consider the following statements

1. It is a Critically Endangered animal and is included in Appendix 1 of CITES
2. The society of Kashmir stag is matriarchal
3. It is primarily found in Hemis National Park in Kashmir

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

Recently, BRICS nations decided to expands its grouping, which of the following nations are going to be new members of BRICS organisation

1.  Saudi Arabia

2. Iran

3. UAE

4. Argentina

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Recently, space payloads ILSA, RAMBHA and ChaSTE  are in news, these are related to which space mission ?

Consider the following statement, with respect to Dengue disease

1. Dengue is a viral infection caused by the dengue virus (DENV), transmitted to humans through the bite of infected mosquitoes Aedes species

2. Currently, no vaccine is available against dengue disease

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements, with respect to Chess World Cup 2023

1. It was single-elimination chess tournament that took place in Baku, Azerbaijan

2. Indian grandmaster, Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa was champion of the Chess World Cup 2023

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements, with respect to Bharat NCAP testing protocol

1. It is aligned with global crash test protocols, and will have ratings from 1 star to 5

2. Currently, NCAP testing protocol covers petrol and diesel cars

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?