28-Jun-23: UPSC Current Affairs Daily Quiz

Consider the following statements, with respect to National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development (NaBFID)

1. It is a specialized Development Finance Institution in India aimed at supporting the country's infrastructure sector

2. It was set by an Act of the Parliament with the objectives of addressing the gaps in short-term finance for infrastructure development

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to 'Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD)' sometimes mentioned in the news while forecasting Indian monsoon which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. IOD phenomenon is characterised by a difference in sea surface temperature between tropical Western Indian Ocean and tropical Eastern Pacific Ocean.

2.  An IOD phenomenon can influence an EI Nino's impact on the monsoon.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following Indian states shares International territorial boundaries with other nations

1. Manipur

2. Mizoram

3. Meghalaya

4. Assam

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Which of the following deficits are related Twin deficit situation

1. Fiscal deficit

2. Current Account Deficit

3. Revenue deficit 

Select the correct answer using the code given below

National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) hears the appeals against the orders of:

1. National Company Law Tribunal
2. Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India
3. The Competition Commission of India (CCI).

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements with respect to Human Shield Effect

1. It refers to the concept of a mesopredator using human activity to protect themselves from its predators.
2. This effect resulted in the reduction of mortality due to large predators but increased mortality from human activity.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements with respect to NANDI Portal

1. It is a portal to ensure timely vaccination of bovines, small ruminants and pigs in India.
2. The portal was developed by Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying.
3. In India, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying gives final approval for veterinary drugs and vaccines.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following statements with respect to Unnat Takniki Pradarshan Kendra

1. It is a dedicated centre of excellence to accelerate the adoption of energy efficient technologies by the Indian industries.
2. It will be set up by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE).

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements with respect to Greedflation

1. Greedflation is when corporates raise prices more than necessary to cover costs, which can lead to even higher inflation.
2. It is driven by wage-price spiral.

Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?

Consider the following statements with respect to Flash Floods

1. It refers to a flood caused by heavy or excessive rainfall within 24 hours.
2. It occurs in the regions with broad and gradually sloped rivers.
3. Wildfires have a significant impact on flash floods.

How many of the statements given above are correct?