UPSC Current Affairs Quiz – 24 November 2023

1. Consider the following statements

1. In case of Community Reserves, land is generally owned by the central government.
2. Community Reserves were first introduced in the Wildlife (Protection) Amendment Act of 2006

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

2. Consider the following statements with respect to Halal:

1. ‘Halal’ is associated with Islamic dietary laws to refer to food that is procured, processed and traded in compliance with Islamic belief.
2. It is similar to ‘jhatka’ which involves delivering a powerful, single blow to the back of the animal’s neck, decapitating it.
3. Regional coordinating committees of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is the official regulator for the certification of halal products.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

3. Consider the following statements with respect to Ayurveda Gyan Naipunya Initiative (AGNI):

1. It aims to promote research for mainstreaming the pragmatic Ayurveda practices through scientific validation and evidence-based appraisal.
2. It is an initiative by the Central Council for Research in Ayurveda Sciences (CCRAS).

Which of the above statement(s) is/are not correct?

4. Which of the following is not a Baltic Country?

5. Namdapha-Kamlang region, in news, is located in: