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

Ques:1

Which of the following statements are correct in respect of powers and responsibilities of the Chief Justice of a High Court:

1. The Chief Justice of a High Court is the head of the judiciary in the state and has the authority to allocate cases to different judges of the High Court.
2. The Chief Justice of a High Court is responsible for advising the Governor on judicial matters.
3. The Chief Justice of a High Court can recommend the appointment of additional judges in consultation with the Governor of the state.

 

Select the answer using the code given below:

Ques:2

Consider the following statements:

1. Tuberculosis primarily affects the respiratory system but can also infect other organs such as the bones and brain.
2. Multi-Drug Resistant Tuberculosis (MDR-TB) is resistant to both Rifampicin and Isoniazid.

 

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Ques:3

Which constitutional amendment allowed for the delimitation of constituencies based on the 2001 Census without increasing the total number of seats?

Ques:4

Consider the following with reference to the primary objective of Anti-Dumping Duties:

1. To increase government revenue
2. To protect consumers from low-quality foreign goods
3. To prevent foreign companies from selling goods below their cost price and harming domestic industries
4. To improve diplomatic relations with trading partners

 

How many of the above is/are correct?

Ques:5

Consider the following with reference to the Israel-Hamas conflict:

1. Israel withdrew from the Gaza Strip in 2005 but continues to maintain control over its airspace and maritime boundaries.
2. Hamas is a Palestinian militant group that governs the Gaza Strip.
3. The West Bank is under the control of Hamas.
4. The West Bank is a landlocked territory captured by Israel from Jordan in the 1967 Six-Day War.

 

How many of the above is/are correct?

Ques:6

Consider the following states in India:

1. Tripura
2. Meghalaya
3. Mizoram
4. Nagaland

How many of the above states are under the Inner Line Permit (ILP) regime?

Ques:7

If you travel by road from Byrnihat to Wayanad, what is the minimum number of States within India through which you can travel, including the origin and the destination?

Ques:8

Consider the following statements regard

1. Bt cotton is genetically modified to produce a toxin from Bacillus thuringiensis that protects it against certain insect pests.
2. The cultivation of Bt cotton completely eliminates the need for chemical pesticides in cotton farming.

Which of the statements above is/are is correct?

Ques:9

What is the role of private entity in Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) Model?

Ques:10

The Sri Madduramma temple, known for its annual festival is located in …