28-Nov-24: UPSC Current Affairs Daily Quiz

Consider the following statements regarding the Harappan site Lothal:

1. Lothal is known for its dockyard and bead-making.
2. Items such as seals, terracotta figurines, and rice grains were found at the site.
3. The site is located in Gujarat.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Ajmer Sharif Dargah:

1. The Dargah is dedicated to the Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti.
2. The Urs festival, commemorating the death anniversary of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti, is one of the most prominent events held at the Dargah.

Which of the statements above is/are NOT correct?

PM-UDAY scheme aims to:

The One Nation One Subscription is aimed towards:

Consider the following statements regarding Pegasus Software:

1. It is a surveillance spyware developed by Israeli company NSO Group.
2. It is primarily used for purposes such as tracking endangered species and monitoring climate change.

Which of the statements above is/are correct?

Which of the following statements are correct in respect of N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA):

1. It is a volatile nitrosamine chemical compound​.
2. Exposure to NDMA have very low chances of cancer in patients.
3. Metformin medications has been found to be contaminated with NDMA, leading to recalls.

Select the answer using the code given below:

Consider the following statements:

1. The Indian Pharmacopeia Commission (IPC) is a semi-autonomous institution under the Ministry of Health.
2. It lays out standards (including limits for impurities) and testing protocols for different drugs.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following with reference to The Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940:

1. The objective of the act is to regulate the distribution of the drugs.
2. Under Section 26A of act, only the central government, has the power to prohibit the manufacture and sale of drugs in the country.
3. The sale of cosmetic products​ is not regulated under the act.

How many of the above is/are correct?

Which of the following quality measure is implemented in Stage I of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP)?

What is the primary objective of the Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) Act, 2003?