UPSC Current Affairs Practice Questions – 14 December 2023

1. How many of the following countries are not part of both Golden Triangle and Golden Crescent?

1. Uzbekistan
2. Pakistan
3. Iraq
4. Brunei
5. Oman

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

2. Consider the following statements with respect to Saiga:

1. It is a medium-sized hoofed mammal endemic to north east region of India.
2. The IUCN status of Saiga was recently updated to Near threatened from Critically endangered.
3. Saiga Conservation Alliance (SCA) is an initiative of UN Environment Programme (UNEP) to protect Saigas.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

3. Consider the following statements with respect to the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of India:

1. The power, appointment and duties of the chief election commissioner are mentioned in Part XV of the Constitution.
2. There is no fixed tenure of the chief election commissioner as they enjoy the pleasure of the President.

Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

4. Consider the following statements:

1. It is a tropical disease characterised by irregular fever, weight loss, anaemia and swelling of the spleen and liver.
2. It is caused by a protozoan and is transmitted to humans by the bite of infected female sandflies.
3. India accounts for about two-thirds of the total global cases.
4. The disease is endemic to Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal.

Which of the following diseases is best explained in the above given statements?

5. Consider the following statements regarding National Asset Reconstruction Company Limited (NARCL):

1. NARCL is registered with the RBI as an Asset Reconstruction Company under SARFAESI Act, 2002.
2. It was established to clean up the legacy stressed assets with an exposure of ₹500 crores and above in Indian Banking system.
3. It intends to acquire these through 15% Cash and 85% in Security Receipts.

How many of the statements given above is/are correct?