01 Feb 2024 | Daily Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC CDS CAPF NDA

1) Question

Consider the following statements regarding Martand Temple, recently seen in the news:

1. It is a shaivite temple.

2. It is located in the Kashmir Valley.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

2) Question

With reference to Payments Bank, consider the following statements:

1. It can accept demand deposits in the form of savings and current accounts.

2. It cannot issue loans and credit cards.

3. It cannot become a banking correspondent (BC) of another bank.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Only one

Only two

All three

None

3) Question

Consider the following statements regarding the Black-crowned Night Heron:

1. It is found mainly in the Himalayan and Central Asian regions.

2. It is classified as ‘Endangered’ under the IUCN Red List.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

4) Question

With reference to Green Roofs, consider the following statements:

1. They consist of a waterproofing membrane, soil and vegetation overlying a traditional roof.

2. They last longer than conventional roofs and reduce energy costs with natural insulation.

3. They improve air quality and help reduce the Urban Heat Island Effect.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Only one

Only two

All three

None

5) Question

What is ‘Volt Typhoon’, that was in the news recently?

A new social media platform

A wildlife conservation initiative

A cyber hacking group

A new cryptocurrency

6) Question

The Karaivetti Bird Sanctuary is located in:

Tamil Nadu

Assam

Karnataka

Bihar

7) Question

Consider the following statements regarding the One Stop Centre scheme:

1. It provides integrated support and assistance to women affected by violence.

2. It is formulated by the union Ministry of Women and Child Development.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

8) Question

With reference to bluetongue disease, consider the following statements:

1. It is a viral disease.

2. It is transmitted by insects.

3. It mainly affects aquatic animals.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

Only one

Only two

All three

None

9) Question

Sphaerotheca varshaabhu, recently seen in news, is a:

butterfly

bat

snake

frog

10) Question

Consider the following statements regarding the eROSITA:

1. It is a wide-field X-ray telescope.

2. It provides new insights about evolution of super massive black holes.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2