29-Feb-24: UPSC Current Affairs Daily Quiz

With reference to Jacaranda species, consider the following statements

1. It is native to Asia.
2. It is a insect species.
3. It is a ornamental plant species.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

With reference to Cannabis sativa, consider the following statements

1. The major psychotomimetic agent in C. sativa is a compound called delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC).
2. THC is used to stimulate appetite in people with HIV-AIDS and cancer.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

With reference to National Narcotics Coordination Portal, consider the following statements

1. It is four – tier coordination mechanism for increasing coordination amongst the nationwide stakeholders from grass root level to apex level.
2. It has been set up under the aegis of Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following pairs of International water projects and the country involved in it along with India:

1. Mangdechhu Hydroelectric Project : Bhutan

2. Pancheshwar Multipurpose project : Nepal

3. Sapta Kosi High Dam Project : Bangladesh

How many of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?

With reference to Tax devolution, consider the following statements

1. Article 280(3)(a) of the Constitution of India mandates that the Finance Commission has the responsibility to make recommendations regarding tax devolution.
2. Horizontal devolution is the distribution of net proceeds of taxes between the Union and states.
3. Vertical devolution is the distribution of net proceeds of taxes among states.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

Which one of the following best describes the term ‘Ecocide’?

Consider the following statements regarding ‘International Astronomical Union (IAU)’

1. The IAU is a senior body governing international professional astronomical activities worldwide.
2. It was established in 1919 as the first of a series of international unions for the advancement of specific branches of science.
3. IAU membership spans 92 countries.

How many of the statements are correct?

Recently, the ‘Genie AI Model’ was in the news. Which one of the following is developed by it?

Which one of the following statements is correct regarding ‘Africa Club’?

Recently, the ‘WEIDE Fund’ was in the news. It is related to which one of the following?