Daily Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC IAS Prelims :30 JUNE 2024
Q 1.Consider the following statements with respect to Lizard Island.
1.Lizard Island is located in the north of the Great Barrier Reef in Australia, Pacific Ocean.
2.Lizard Island has become ground zero for studying the effects of rising sea temperatures.
How many statements given above is/are correct?
(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both
(D)Neither 1 nor 2
ANS – C Explanation – Lizard Island is an island paradise located on the Great Barrier Reef in Queensland, Australia. It’s known for its stunning natural beauty, with powdery white beaches, crystal-clear turquoise waters, and a lush national park interior.
Q 2. Consider the following statements with respect to Great Barrier Reef.
1.The Great Barrier Reef is the world’s largest coral reef system .
2.The Great Barrier Reef can be seen from outer space and is the world’s biggest single structure made by living organisms.
How many statements given above is/are correct?
(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both
(D)Neither 1 nor 2.
ANS – C Explanation – The Great Barrier Reef can be seen from outer space and is the world’s biggest single structure made by living organisms. This reef structure is composed of and built by billions of tiny organisms, known as coral polyps. It supports a wide diversity of life and was selected as a World Heritage Site in 1981. CNN labelled it one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World in 1997.
Q 3. Consider the following statements with respect to Coral bleaching .
1.Coral bleaching is a major threat to the health of the Great Barrier Reef
2.corals become stressed, due to factors like rising water temperatures, pollution, or changes in light, they expel the zooxanthellae.
How many statements given above is/are correct?
(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both
(D)Neither 1 nor 2
ANS – C Explanation – Bleached coral is still alive, but it’s weakened and stressed. Without the zooxanthellae, coral can’t get enough nutrients and eventually starve to death. Additionally, bleached coral is more susceptible to disease. The main cause of coral bleaching is rising sea temperatures. This is a major consequence of climate change.
Q 4. Consider the following statements with respect to Financial Action Task Force.
1.Financial Action Task Force Is an intergovernmental organization established in 1989.
2.It acts as the international watchdog to combat money laundering, terrorist financing, and other related threats to the integrity of the international financial system.
How many statements given above is/are correct?
(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both
(D)Neither 1 nor 2
ANS – C Explanation – The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is an intergovernmental organization established in 1989 to combat money laundering and terrorist financing.
Q 5. Consider the following statements with respect to Mobile Number Portability.
1.MNP is a facility that allows telecom users to change their service provider while retaining their original mobile number.
2.It was introduced in India in 2014 and has been a key reform in the telecom sector.
How many statements given above is/are correct?
(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both
(D)Neither 1 nor 2
ANS – A Explanation – MNP is a facility that allows telecom users to change their service provider while retaining their original mobile number. It is a facility that allows a telecom service user to move from one operator to another operator irrespective of geographical area. It was introduced in India in 2011 and has been a key reform in the telecom sector.
Q 6. Consider the following statements with respect to Dare2eraD TB” program .
1.“Dare2eraD TB” program is an umbrella TB program.
2. It aims to strengthen the country’s efforts towards eliminating tuberculosis till 2025.
How many statements given above is/are correct?
(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both
(D)Neither 1 nor 2
ANS – a Explanation – The Dare2eraD TB program is an umbrella program launched by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) in India on World TB Day, March 24th, 2022. It aims to strengthen the country’s efforts towards eliminating tuberculosis
Q7. Consider the following statements with respect to Rusty-spotted Cat.
1.The rusty-spotted cat is one of the world’s smallest wild cat species, native to India and pakistan.
2. They are insectivores, feeding mainly on insects, such as crickets, grasshoppers, and termites.
How many statements given above is/are correct?
(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both
(D)Neither 1 nor 2
ANS -B Explanation – The rusty-spotted cat (Prionailurus rubiginosus) is one of the world’s smallest wild cat species, native to India and Sri Lanka.
Q 8. Consider the following statements .
1.The concepts of faith, belief and worship are the foundations of Articles 25 and 26 of the Constitution of India.
2.The Supreme Court under Article 142 of the Constitution can pass any order to carry out for doing complete justice being in the public interest.
How many statements given above is/are correct?
(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both
(D)Neither 1 nor 2
(C) Both
Q 9. Consider the following statements with respect to DRDO.
1.It is an agency under the Department of Defence Research and Development in Ministry of Defence.
2.It is India’s largest research organisation.
How many statements given above is/are correct?
(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both
(D)Neither 1 nor 2
(C) Both
Q 10.Consider the following statements with respect to Sangyaan App.
1.It is a Comprehensive application for anyone seeking to stay informed about the latest legal developments in India.
2. It aims to educate and empower RPF Personnel by providing comprehensive information to understand the provisions of both new and old criminal laws.
How many statements given above is/are correct?
(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both
(D)Neither 1 nor 2
(C) Both