26-Mar-24: UPSC Current Affairs Daily Quiz

With reference to ‘polyps’ in Coral Reefs, consider the following statements

1. Each polyp is a sac-like animal and has a set of tentacles surrounding a mouth-like opening.
2. Polyps use sound to communicate with each other.
3. Polyps are gregarious.

How many of above statements is/are correct?

With reference Abel prize, consider the following statements

1. It is awarded to personalities eminent in mathematics field.
2. It is awarded annually by King of Bhutan.
3. India hasn’t received any Abel prize so far.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

Tuvalu and Vanuatu are islands in

With reference to Market capitalisation, consider the following statements

1. It  is the total value all shareholders have assigned to a firm listed on the stock exchange.
2. It is computed by multiplying the market price of a share with outstanding shares.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

With reference to Operation Sankalp, consider the following statements

1. It was initiated in the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman as a measure to ensure the safety and security of Indian ships.
2. Indian Navy Ships INS Chennai and INS Sunayna were deployed in the area.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding ‘de-listing’ of a monument from the lists of monuments of National Importance

1. Only parliament can allow the de-listing of monuments through an amendment of Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958.
2. After de-listing such monuments, the central government is no longer liable for the maintenance of such monuments.
3. Recently, it has been decided to de-list 18 monuments from the list of nationally important monuments.

How many of the statements are correct?

Recently, ‘Krutrim AI’ was in the news for which one of the following reasons?

Consider the following statements regarding ‘Vote from Home’

1. Only person above the age of 85 years and persons with disabilities can avail the benefits of Vote from Home.
2. Form 12D is to be filled out to avail the benefits under this scheme.
3. In case if voter’s presence cannot be assured under the scheme, he/she can visit his/her polling booth to vote.

How many of the statements are correct?

Recently, ‘Shiva and Shakti’ were in the news. They are related to which one of the following?

Consider the following statements regarding ‘Financing Agrochemical Reduction and Management (FARM) Programme’

1. It is funded and managed by Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
2. Its objective is to prevent the use of harmful inputs in food production.
3. India is not a member of this programme.

How many of the statements are correct?