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

Ques:1

Consider the following statements:

  1. COP30 will be hosted in Belém, Brazil, in November 2025 as part of the UN Climate Change Conference.
  2. This will be the first time a COP summit is held in South America.

 

Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?

Ques:2

Consider the following with reference to the Indian Ocean Region in the context of ‘The Sagarmanthan: The Great Oceans Dialogue’:

  1. The Sagarmanthan 2024 summit was held in New Delhi.
  2. The key focus of the Sagarmanthan 2024 summit was about the blue economy and maritime logistics.
  3. Only the developed ocean countries participated in the event.

 

How many of the above is/are correct?

Ques:3

Which of the following islands is not a part of New Zealand?

Ques:4

Consider the following with reference to the Lok Sabha:

  1. It is a permanent house
  2. It cannot be dissolved before its term ends
  3. It can be dissolved by the President on the advice of the Prime Minister

 

How many of the above is/are correct?

Ques:5

Consider the following statements:

  1. Under SAGAR, India prioritizes cooperation with island nations such as Maldives, Seychelles, and Mauritius.
  2. The Indian Ocean is strategically important as it carries more than 50% of global maritime trade.

 

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

 

Ques:6

Consider the following statements regarding Collegium system in India:

  1. The Collegium system is responsible for the appointment and transfer of judges to the Supreme Court and High Courts in the country.
  2. 44th Constitution Amendment Act introduced the collegium system to protect the independent nature of judiciary.

Which of the statements above is/are NOT correct?

Ques:7

Consider the following statements:

  1. The details of the process of impeachment of the Judges of the Supreme Court of India are given in the Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968.
  2. The motion to impeach a Judge of the Supreme Court of India cannot be rejected by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha as per the Judges (Inquiry) Act 1968.
  3. If the motion for the impeachment of a Judge is taken up for voting, the law requires the motion to be backed by each House of the Parliament and supported by a majority of the total membership of that House and by not less than two-thirds of the total members of that House present and voting.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Ques:8

Consider the following:

  1. Proved Misbehaviour
  2. Incapacity
  3. Violation of the Constitution

Which of the above are the grounds on which a judge of Supreme Court or High Court can be removed?

Ques:9

Consider the following statements regarding Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) for people above age 70:

  1. People covered under Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) and Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme will not be eligible under the scheme.
  2. People who are covered under the Employees State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) will be eligible to have both their existing cover and Ayushman Bharat.
  3. People who have their own privately purchased insurance cover will be eligible to have the Ayushman Bharat cover as well.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Ques:10

Consider the following statements regarding Navroz:

  1. Navroz marks the Persian New Year and coincides with the spring equinox, symbolizing renewal and rebirth.
  2. It is a festival of Shia Muslims and involves mandatory fasting.

Which of the statements above is/are is correct?