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

Ques:1

Consider the following with reference to ‘The Paris Climate Agreement’:

1. The agreement replaced the Kyoto Protocol as the primary global climate treaty.
2. The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is the governing body that oversees the implementation of the Paris Agreement.
3. The agreement is legally binding on all signatory countries, requiring them to meet their nationally determined contributions (NDCs).
4. The agreement provides financial and technological support to developing countries for climate action.

How many of the above is/are correct?

Ques:2

Consider the following statements:

1. The International Criminal Court (ICC) can initiate an investigation only if a case is referred by the United Nations Security Council.
2. Only countries that are parties to the Rome Statute fall under the jurisdiction of the ICC.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Ques:3

What was the main difference between GATT's dispute resolution and WTO's Dispute Settlement Mechanism?

Ques:4

Consider the following with reference to the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of India:

1. The Chief Election Commissioner can be removed by the President on the recommendation of the Prime Minister.
2. The CEC's decisions are subject to judicial review by the Supreme Court and High Courts.
3. The CEC has the power to disqualify a candidate on grounds of corrupt practices or electoral malpractices.

How many of the above is/are correct?

Ques:5

Consider the following with reference to the  objective of  General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT):

1. To regulate international labor laws
2. To control global oil prices
3. To promote free trade by reducing tariffs and trade barriers

How many of the above is/are correct?

Ques:6

The World Happiness Report is published by …

Ques:7

Consider the following statements regarding GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs):

1. These are a new class of medicines that mimic a hormone that regulates appetite and blood sugar levels.
2. They can be used to manage diabetes and obesity.

Which of the statements above is/are correct?

Ques:8

Tirzepatide is becoming a popular drug for …

Ques:9

The landmark case of Mohammad Hanif Quareshi vs State of Bihar (1958) dealt with…

Ques:10

Consider the following statements regarding Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (WCCB):

1. It is a statutory body to combat organized wildlife crime in India.
2. It has the authority to investigate wildlife crimes outside India's territorial jurisdiction.

Which of the statements above is/are is correct?