Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – October 18, 2022

1. Consider the following statements regarding the Federated States of Micronesia:
- It shares its maritime boundaries with Guam, the Republic of Marshall Islands, Palau, Kiribati, and the Mariana Islands.
- It possesses the 4th largest Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) in the world.
Which of the statements given above is / are correct?
2. Consider the following statements regarding the Competition Commission of India (CCI):
- It is a constitutional and quasi-judicial body.
- It functions under the Ministry of Education.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
3. Which of the following pairs of ancient Indian texts and their authors are matched correctly?
- Baudhayana – Sulbasutra
- Varahmihira – Siddhant Siromani
- Brahmagupta – Brahmasphuṭasiddhanta
- Bhaskaracharya – Yogayatra
Select the correct answer using the codes given below: