30-May-24: UPSC Current Affairs Daily Quiz

Consider following statements regarding ‘Asian Development Bank (ADB)’

1. It is a multilateral development bank established on 19^th December 1966.
2. South Korea is one of the top five shareholders of ADB.
3. It is headquartered in Manila, Philippines.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Which of the following best describes a security receipt issued by an Asset Reconstruction Company (ARC) in India?

Consider following statements regarding ‘United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)’

1. It is a permanent intergovernmental body established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1974.
2. It is headquartered in New York, USA.
3. World Investment Report is published by UNCTAD annually.

How many of the above statements are correct?

If Belarus is considered as the center and one moves around Belarus in a clockwise direction, in which sequence the following neighboring countries of Belarus will fall?

1. Russia
2. Ukraine
3. Poland
4. Latvia
5. Lithuania

Choose the correct code

Recently, ‘Mashkil Bacha Rai’ was in the news. Which one of the followings best describe it?

With reference to Volcanoes in planet Venus, consider the following statements

1. Maat Mons is the largest volcano on Venus.
2. Sif Mons is a shield volcano on Venus.
3. Idunn Mons is a large volcano located in the southern hemisphere of Venus.

How many of the above statements is/are incorrect?

Consider the following statements

Statement 1: Oxidoreductases and dehydrogenases are enzymes commonly found in living organisms, including viruses.

Statement 2: Cells dying of a viral infection lack these enzymes.

Select the answer from the options below

With references to Rudram Missile,  consider the following statements

1. It is a anti-radiation supersonic missile is developed DRDO.
2. It  is the first indigenously developed anti-radiation missile designed to target enemy ground radars  and communication stations in Suppression of  Enemy Air Defence (SEAD) missions.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements with reference to Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs)

1. Private Equity Funds primarily invest in publicly traded companies.
2. Hedge Funds typically use leverage and derivatives to enhance returns.
3. Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) are a type of AIF that invests solely in residential properties.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements with reference to the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI):

1. IRDAI operates under the Ministry of Finance, Government of India.
2. The chairman of IRDAI is appointed by the President of India.
3. It’s primary objective is to promote and regulate the insurance industry in India, ensuring fair practices and consumer protection.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?