14-Feb-25: UPSC Current Affairs Daily Quiz With Answers

Ques:1

Which of the following statements are not correct in respect of the Presidents Rule:

1. Under Article 360 of the Indian Constitution, the President impose President's Rule in a state.
2. The maximum duration for which President's Rule can be imposed in a state without Parliamentary approval is 6 months.
3. Failure of the constitutional machinery in the state is a valid reason for imposing President's Rule in a state.

 

Select the answer using the code given below:

 

Ques:2

Which of the following statements about the removal of a High Court judge is incorrect?

Ques:3

Consider the following with reference to the reason for setting up a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC):

1. To investigate financial scandals
2. To inquire into specific policy matters
3. To conduct judicial reviews of laws
4. To examine irregularities in government functioning

 

How many of the above is/are correct?

Ques:4

Consider the following with reference to the rivers that flow near the Line of Control (LoC):

1. Ganga
2. Brahmaputra
3. Jhelum
4. Narmada

 

How many of the above is/are correct?

Ques:5

Consider the following with reference to the submarines that are part of the Scorpene-class submarine of the Indian Navy:

1. INS Kalvari
2. INS Khanderi
3. INS Chakra
4. INS Vagir

 

How many of the above is/are correct?

Ques:6

Consider the following:

1. Detection of People in crowded locations
2. Measurements of the parcels and packages
3. Flight assistance for helicopters
4. Body measurements in healthcare

Which of the above are the potential daily life applications of ISRO’s 3D LiDAR camera?

Ques:7

The main constituent of Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) is …

Ques:8

Consider the following statements regarding Gaganyaan Mission: 

1. It will be India’s first attempt at sending humans into space.
2. The astronauts for the mission will be called ‘vyommitra’.
3. Before the main flight, ISRO has planned three uncrewed preparatory missions.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Ques:9

Consider the following statements regarding Sovereign Green Bonds (SGrB) in India:

1. Sovereign Green Bonds issued by the Government of India are specifically earmarked to finance renewable energy, sustainable infrastructure, and other climate-resilient projects.
2. India's Sovereign Green Bonds framework adheres to the International Capital Market Association (ICMA) Green Bond Principles and mandates third-party verification for project allocation transparency.

Which of the statements above is/are correct?

Ques:10

Which of the following particle is known as the Ghost Particle?