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

Ques:1

Consider the following with reference to ‘The Shivaji Maharaj’:

  1. The Treaty of Purandar was signed between Shivaji Maharaj and the Mughals in 1665.
  2. Battle of Pratapgad is famous for the defeat of Afzal Khan by Shivaji Maharaj.
  3. Zamindari System was introduced by Shivaji Maharaj in his kingdom.
  4. Zakat tax was introduced by Shivaji Maharaj, which was a form of military tribute.

 

How many of the above is/are correct?

Ques:2

Consider the following with reference to the State Budget Session:

  1. The State Budget is presented annually by the Governor in the Legislative Assembly.
  2. The Legislative Council (where applicable) has equal authority in passing the Budget as the Legislative Assembly.
  3. If the Budget is not passed, the government must resign immediately.
  4. A Vote on Account allows the government to withdraw funds for essential expenses.

 

How many of the above is/are correct?

Ques:3

Which of the following statements are incorrect in respect of Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme:

  1. It primarily focuses on the service sector rather than manufacturing.
  2. The incentives are linked to incremental sales of domestically manufactured goods.
  3. All PLI incentives are given as interest-free loans to companies.

 

Select the answer using the code given below:

Ques:4

What does the ‘The Beijing Declaration’’ and Platform for Action’ primarily focuses on?

Ques:5

Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) scheme is linked with which initiative for safe motherhood?

Ques:6

Consider the following statements regarding the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC):

  1. It is a high-level committee within the Government of India responsible for appointing senior officials to key positions in the central government and public sector undertakings.
  2. It is chaired by the Prime Minister of India.
  3. Defence Minister, Home Minister and Finance Minister are the members of the committee. 

How many of the above statements are correct?

Ques:7

The Ongole is a breed of …

Ques:8

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:9

Consider the following statements regarding the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC):

  1. The IPCC is an international body established to assess scientific information on climate change and to provide policymakers with regular assessments based on the latest climate science.
  2. The IPCC is responsible for enforcing international climate policies, imposing sanctions on countries that fail to meet emission targets.

Which of the statements above is/are correct?

Ques:10

Consider the following global conventions related to environment:

  1. Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer
  2. Convention on Biological Diversity
  3. United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification
  4. United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change

How many of the above conventions came out of Rio Earth Summit, 1992?