Current Affairs Quiz 29 May 2023
Current Affairs 29 May 2023
CONTENTS India gets new Parliament House Context Recently Prime Minister inaugurated the new Parliament House. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Old Parliament House The Old Parliament House, originally known as the Council House, has a significant historical background. Need for a New Parliament: Inadequate Space: Unfulfilled Modern Facilities: Distressed Infrastructure: […]
PIB Summaries 29 May 2023
CONTENTS Khelo India University Games 2023 Focus: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Why in News? Recently, the Prime Minister virtually inaugurated the 3rd edition of Khelo India University Games (KIUG) in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, marking the beginning of a new era for sports in India. Khelo India University Games 2023 About Khelo India Programme Objectives: Four components: Veer Savarkar Focus: GS […]
Static Quiz 29 May 2023 (Geography)
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 29 May 2023
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 29 May 2023 Contents Remember the ‘S’ in ESG Context: Corporations must take action to improve income inequality given the significant influence they have over global assets. Relevance: GS-1: Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India, Effects of globalization on Indian society. Mains Question How can businesses, within the framework […]
How many of the above-mentioned countries share a land border with Ukraine?
Consider the following countries: 1. Bulgaria 2. Czech Republic 3. Hungary 4. Latvia 5. Lithuania 6. Romania How many of the above-mentioned countries share a land border with Ukraine? (a) Only two (b) Only three (c) Only four (d) Only five Answer: A The correct answer is (a). Only two of the countries listed share […]
With reference to the Earth’s atmosphere, which one of the following statements is correct?
With reference to the Earth’s atmosphere, which one of the following statements is correct? (a) The total amount of insolation received at the equator is roughly about 10 times of that received at the poles. (b) Infrared rays constitute roughly two-thirds of insolation. (c) Infrared waves are largely absorbed by water vapour that is concentrated […]
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following statements: Statement-I: The soil in tropical rain forests is rich in nutrients. Statement-II: The high temperature and moisture of tropical rain forests cause dead organic matter in the soil to decompose quickly. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements? (a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct […]
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following statements : Statement-I : The temperature contrast between continents and oceans is greater during summer than in winter. Statement-II : The specific heat of water is more than that of land surface. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements? (a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct […]
Microsatellite DNA is used in the case of which one of the following?
Microsatellite DNA’ is used in the case of which one of the following? (a) Studying the evolutionary relationships among various species of fauna (b) Stimulating ‘stem cells’ to transform into diverse functional tissues (c) Promoting clonal propagation of horticultural plants (d) Assessing the efficacy of drugs by conducting series of drug trials in a population […]