29-Apr-24: UPSC Current Affairs Daily Quiz

Which one of the followings best describes the term ‘Biohacking’?

Recently, ‘Phi-3-mini’ was in the news. Which one of the followings best describe it?

Consider the following statements regarding ‘Mephedrone’

1. It is a synthetic stimulant drug of the amphetamine and cathinone classes.
2. Anxiety, paranoia, nausea, and insomnia are among the negative side effects experienced by individuals under the influence of this synthetic stimulant.
3. Despite its side effects, the drug is not banned under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding ‘Authorised Economic Operator (AEO)’ program

1. It is under the aegis of the World Trade Organization (WTO) SAFE Framework.
2. It enables Indian Customs to enhance and streamline cargo security through close cooperation with the principal stakeholders of the international supply chain.
3. Recently, the Centre has withdrawn the AEO status from the gem and jewellery sector, due to the high import of gold in India.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following countries bordering ‘Burkina Faso’. Arrange them in the counterclockwise sequence around the ‘Burkina Faso’.

1. Mali
2. Niger
3. Benin
4. Côte d’Ivoire
5. Ghana
6. Togo

Choose the correct code

With reference to Anticyclones, consider the following statements

1. It happens anti- clockwise in the Northern Hemisphere and clockwise in the Southern Hemisphere.
2. They originated due to the descent of either polar cold air mass or warm tropical air mass.
3. They are more common in subtropical high-pressure belts and polar high-pressure belts.

How many of the above statements is/are incorrect?

Consider the following places in news with their locations

1. Tel Aviv — Palestine
2. Pantabangan — Bangladesh
3. Afanasy Nikitin – Pacific Ocean
4.  Popocatepetl Volcano — Mexico

How many of the above are correctly matched?

With reference to Anti terrorism Squad (ATS), consider the following statements

1. It is a particular police service inducted in the  Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).
2. One of the primary duties of it is the detection and bursting of scams of fake currency notes and narcotics.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements with reference to Report by Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI)

1. India imports from China has risen from 21% to 30% over 15 years.
2. The electrical products are the highest category of products imported from China.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

According to 'Global Peace Index  2023, which of the following is the most peaceful region in the world?