12 OCT 2023 | Daily Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC CDS CAPF NDA

1) Question

With reference to the Lyme Disease, consider the following statements:

1. It is a vector-borne infectious disease caused by a bacterium.

2. It is easily transmitted between humans through air, food, or water.

3. It is commonly treated using antibiotics.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Only one

Only two

All three

None

2) Question

Deception Island, recently seen in the news, lies in which one of the following regions?

North Atlantic Ocean

Northeast of Australia

Northwest of Antarctic Peninsula

Arctic Ocean

3) Question

Which one of the following best describes the term ‘Pontus’ that was in the news recently?

An underwater mountain range in the Indian Ocean

A recently discovered tectonic plate in the Pacific Ocean

A newly discovered exoplanet located in a distant galaxy

An ancient civilization in Mesopotamia known for its advanced pottery

4) Question

Consider the following statements regarding White Phosphorous:

1. It is a highly combustible chemical that burns quickly when exposed to the air.

2. White phosphorus munitions are completely banned under international law.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

5) Question

Consider the following statements regarding Sayeret Matkal Unit

1. It is an elite commando unit of the Iranian Armed Forces.

2. It is primarily a field intelligence-gathering unit that conducts deep reconnaissance behind enemy lines.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

6) Question

Which one of the following best describes ‘MY Bharat’ platform?

It is an autonomous body that aims to support youth-led developments.

It is a portal to spread awareness about Indian heritage.

It is an initiative to preserve Indian traditional sports.

It is an initiative to spread awareness about nutrition amongst adults.

7) Question

Consider the following statements regarding Egyptian Vulture:

1. It is a native bird of Central Asia and Africa.

2. It is categorized as critically endangered species 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

8) Question

With reference to the Cashew cultivation, consider the following statements:

1. It is one of the plantation crops in India.

2. It requires well-drained deep sandy loam soils for its growth.

3. In India, it is cultivated only in the coastal states.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Only one

Only two

All three

None

9) Question

Consider the following statements regarding Rasmussen’s encephalitis:

1. It is a chronic disease which affects brain cells.

2. It mostly occurs in children under the age of 10.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

10) Question

Consider the following statements regarding Chilika Lake:

1. It is a brackish water lake located in the state of Odisha.

2. It is designated as the wetland of international importance under the Ramsar Convention.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2