26-Oct-23: UPSC Current Affairs Daily Quiz

 Consider the following statements regarding fast radio bursts (FRBs):

1. These are transient radio pulses of duration ranging from a fraction of a millisecond to 3 seconds.
2. Causes of FRBs are not yet understood well.
3. Most FRBs detected on Earth come from distant galaxies.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

In reference to Indian history,  (Thirunaallaippovaar/ Tirunallaipovar) Nandanar/ Nantanar was a—

Consider the following statements regarding fibrosis:

1. It is a pathological wound or scarring of connective tissues in various organs. 
2. Some cases of COVID-19 has shown to cause  lung fibrosis.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding white phosphorus:

1.  It is a toxic material which can be used as a chemical weapon.
2. It is highly flammable and self-igniting upon contact with air.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Which is the largest lignite producing state in India?

The Ram Nath Kovind committee, recently seen in news, is associated with:

Regarding Air Quality Index (AQI), consider the following statements:

1. It is acquired by measuring emissions of twelve major pollutants present in the air.
2. The National Air Quality Index has set up six AQI categories.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Regarding Goods and Services tax (GST), consider the following statements:

1. GST is applicable on ‘supply’ of goods or services.
2. It is a dual GST with the Centre and the States simultaneously levying tax on a common base.
3. In India, GST Bill was first introduced in 2003.

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

Consider the following crops:

1. Wheat
2. Barley
3. Oats
4. Chickpea

How many of the crops given above is/are Rabi crops?

Regarding the Ethics committee in Lok Sabha, consider the following statements:

1. It consists of not more than fifteen members.
2. In the case of the Ethics Committee, only an MP can be examined for misconduct.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?