Daily Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC : 15 Jan 2025

With reference to Category 3 Tropical Cyclone Biparjoy, consider the following statements:

1. Cyclone Biparjoy formed in the Arabian Sea and was named by India.
2. It was categorized as a Category 3 storm due to its sustained wind speed exceeding 175 km/h.
3. Cyclone Biparjoy caused widespread damage to India’s western coastal regions in 2023.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following is NOT an objective of the National Turmeric Board?

1. Ensuring quality and safety standards for turmeric production and exports.
2. Promoting turmeric-based pharmaceutical production.
3. Enhancing logistics and supply chains for turmeric.

Which of the following statements regarding Makar Sankranti are correct?

1. Makar Sankranti marks the transition of the Sun into the zodiac sign of Capricorn, symbolizing the end of the winter solstice and the beginning of the harvest season.
2. The festival is celebrated across India with regional variations, and it is observed as Pongal in Tamil Nadu, Maghi in Punjab, and Lohri in parts of northern India.
3. The festival is linked with the solar calendar, which makes it unique among other major Hindu festivals, most of which follow the lunar calendar.

Which of the following statements are correct regarding the history and significance of the Maha Kumbh Mela?

1. The Maha Kumbh Mela is held at four different locations, including Haridwar, Allahabad (Prayagraj), Nashik, and Ujjain.
2. The tradition of the Kumbh Mela dates back to the time of the Maurya Empire in the 3rd century BCE.
3. The specific date of Kumbh Mela  is determined  on the positions of the Jupiter and Sun in the zodiac.