01-Mar-25: UPSC Current Affairs Daily Quiz With Answers

Ques:1

Consider the following statements with reference to Solar Flares:

1. Solar flares are sudden, intense bursts of energy and radiation from the sun's surface and atmosphere.
2. Solar flares can affect communication systems and navigation signals on Earth.
3. Solar flares are the only source of auroras on Earth.

 

How many of the above is/are correct?

Ques:2

Consider the following statements:

 

1. The National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) is a statutory body under the Constitution of India.
2. The President of India appoints the Chairperson and members of the NCSC.

 

Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?

Ques:3

What is the FAO’s ‘Codex Alimentarius’ is related to?

Ques:4

Consider the following with reference to the key pillars of Ramsar Convention:

1. Conservation of endangered marine species
2. Listing of wetlands of international importance
3. International cooperation on transboundary wetlands

 

How many of the above is/are correct?

Ques:5

Which of the following is the main objective of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC):

Ques:6

Consider the following statements regarding Amir Khusrau:

1. He was a prominent poet in the court of Alauddin Khalji.  
2. He is credited with the development of the musical instrument, sitar.
3. His works were limited to the Persian and Arabic language.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Ques:7

Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) is an insurgent group in …

Ques:8

The Report ‘India Country Economic Memorandum: Becoming a High-Income Economy in a Generation’ is released by …

Ques:9

Consider the following statements regarding Avian Flu:

1. It is caused by influenza virus.
2. It is also known as bird flu and is limited to birds and their eggs.
3. H5N1 is the most common subtype of bird flu.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Ques:10

Consider the following statements regarding Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA):

1. The act allows for detention without a charge sheet for a maximum period of 90 days.
2. Under the UAPA, both Indian citizens and foreign nationals can be charged for offenses committed within or outside India.

Which of the statements above is/are correct?