28-Sep-23: UPSC Current Affairs Daily Quiz

With reference to Balsams, consider the following statements statements

1. Balsams are commonly referred to as ‘touch-me-not’ due to the unique behavior of their mature seeds bursting open upon touch and distributing seeds.
2. Idukki, particularly the high ranges around Anamudi, is often termed as  ‘balsam paradise.’
3. They are invasive species.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements with reference to The Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP)

1. It is a nationwide disease surveillance system in India started in 2004 with the assistance of the World Bank.
2. Under IDSP data is collected on epidemic-prone diseases on weekly basis.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Niche is defined as

With reference to daily salt intake by Indians, consider the following statements

1. World Health Organization (WHO) recommends uptake of upto 8 g of salt daily.
2. The salt intake in India is significantly higher among men, those in rural areas and overweight and obese respondents.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

With reference to Angel tax, consider the following statements

1. Angel tax is the tax that unlisted companies (read-startups) are liable to pay on the capital they raise through issue of shares.
2. The tax covers investment in any private business entity but not on startups.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

The word ' Neanderthals.' is sometimes mentioned in media in reference to

Recently, Sift Kaur Samra won the gold medal in Asian games 2023, she plays which sport?

Conocarpus tree is often in news, it is a

Consider the following statements, with respect to Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or ASEAN

1. It was established based on Bangkok Declaration in 1967

2. India is founding member of Association of Southeast Asian Nations.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Match the following pairs

               Protected Area                                             Location

1.  Satkosia Tiger Reserve                             Odisha
2. Nagarhole Tiger Reserve                          Karnataka 
3. Kawal Tiger Reserve                                Andhra Pradesh

How many pairs given above are correctly matched?