30-Apr-24: UPSC Current Affairs Daily Quiz

Consider the following statements regarding ‘Salmonella Bacteria’

1. It is a group of aerobic bacteria.
2. Humans become infected by bacteria most frequently through contaminated water or food.
3. They are alien to the human body and mostly external in origin.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding ‘National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG)’

1. It is an autonomous institute under the aegis of the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances, Government of India.
2. The affairs of the NCGG are managed under the overall superintendence and direction of the Governing Body, which is headed by the Prime Minister.
3. The head office of NCGG is located in Mussoorie, Uttarakhand.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding ‘Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI)’

1. It is a partnership of national governments, UN agencies, and multilateral development banks to promote the resilience of new and existing infrastructure systems.
2. It was launched at UNFCCC’s Conference of Parties-21 (COP21) in 2015 by India.
3. 42 countries and 9 organizations are members of CDRI.

How many of the above statements not are correct?

Recently, ‘ISHAN’ initiative was in the news. It is associated with which one of the following organisations?

Consider the following statements regarding ‘Star Campaigner’

1. There is no mention of star campaigner in the election rule book, and it is solely based on conventions.
2. A recognised political party can appoint a maximum of 40-star campaigners while a registered unrecognized political party can appoint up to 20.
3. Expenditure incurred by star campaigners on account of travel is not deemed to be part of the election expenditure of a candidate of such party.

How many of the above statements are correct?

With reference to Avian influenza, consider the following statements

1. The first H5N1 infection spilt over to humans directly from chickens in Uganda in 1997.
2. These Influenza viruses come in three different varieties, designated A, B, and C.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following Indian Security Forces in news with their locations

1. CISF — providing security to the strategic establishment,
2. Assam Rifles— Indo-Myanmar borders
3. BSF – Indo-Pak Border
4.  SSB — Indo-Nepal Border

How many of the above are correctly matched?

With reference to National Commission of Women (NCW), consider the following statements

1. The National Commission for Women was set up as statutory body in January 1992 under the National Commission for Women Act, 1990.
2. The Commission must consist of a minimum number of members which includes a chairperson, a member secretary, and the other three members.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements with reference to Forest (Conservation) Act Amendment (FCAA) 2023:

1. The Act seeks to redefine ‘forest’ in India, reflecting India’s commitment to preserving forests, and biodiversity, and addressing climate change challenges.
2. The act clearly defines “strategic linear projects”, particularly in Northeastern states.

Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?

On a large scale, VVPAT along with EVMs, used for the first time in India in which Legislative assembly election of India?