UPSC Current Affairs Quiz 19/06/2021

Consider the following statements regarding Sea Snot.

1) Sea snot is a slimy layer of grey or green sludge in the sea.

2) It is formed when algae are overloaded with nutrients as a result of water pollution combined with the effects of climate change.

3) If unchecked, it can collapse to the bottom and cover the sea floor, causing major damage to the marine ecosystem.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

With reference to the World Competitiveness Index, consider the following statements:

1) The ranking, produced annually by the IMD World Competitiveness Center, measures the prosperity and competitiveness of nations.

2) Among the BRICS nations, India is ranked after China and Russia.

3) In this Index, India maintained 43rd rank and Switzerland is the first rank.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

With reference to Artificial Intelligence, consider the following statements:

1) Artificial intelligence (AI) refers to the ability of machines to perform cognitive tasks like thinking, problem solving, decision making etc

2) NITI Aayog in its Report on “RESPONSIBLE AI FOR ALL”, highlights about the National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence (NSAI).

3) India has an overarching guidance framework for the use of AI systems under IT Act 2000

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Jalgaon Banana:

1) It is mainly grown in Kerala and Karnataka states.

2) It is a high fibre and mineral-rich banana that got GI certification in 2016

3) India is the world's third-largest producer of bananas, accounting for 20% of global output.

Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?

Consider the following statements on Deepor Beel:

1) It is categorised as a representative of the wetland type under the Burma Monsoon Forest biogeographic region.

2) It is a designated as Important Bird Area under Ramsar Convention.

Which of the following statements is /are correct?