Daily Current Affairs Quiz With Answers : 28 Mar 2025

Ques:1

Consider the following statements regarding Fentanyl:

It is a potent synthetic opioid drug significantly more potent than morphine.

It is approved as a powerful anti-histamine, used for the treatment of allergies.

Which of the statements above is/are correct?

Ques:2

Which of the following space agencies operated Gaia Space Telescope?

Ques:3

Which of the following describes Lagrange points in a two-body gravitational system?

(a) Points where an object experiences maximum gravitational force. (b) Points where an object experiences zero gravitational force. (c) Points where an object's velocity is zero relative to the two bodies. (d) Points where an object can maintain a stable position relative to the two bodies.

Ques:4

Which of the following best describes Matsya-6000, recently seen in news?

(a) A manned submersible designed for shallow water research. (b) An unmanned aerial vehicle used for coastal surveillance. (c) A deep submergence vehicle engineered to operate at depths up to 6000 meters. (d) A surface vessel optimized for rapid maritime transport.

Ques:5

Which of the following statements regarding parliamentary privileges in India is correct?

(a) A privilege motion can only be moved by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha or the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha. (b) The Speaker/Chairman has the final authority to decide whether a matter constitutes a breach of privilege and whether a privilege motion can be admitted. (c) The Privileges Committee is headed by the Prime Minister. (d) Breach of privilege is a criminal offense under the Indian Penal Code (IPC).

Ques:6

Consider the following with reference to the Kalaripayattu:

Kalaripayattu is a traditional martial art form that originated in Kerala.

It is known for its use of weapons such as swords, spears, and daggers.

It is exclusively performed by men, and women are not allowed to train in this martial art.

How many of the above is/are correct?

Ques:7

Which of the following are correct in respect of the conditions that are considered valid grounds for termination of pregnancy up to 24 weeks under the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 2021:

Survivors of sexual assault or rape

Women with fetal abnormalities confirmed by a Medical Board

Married women only

Select the answer using the code given below:

Ques:8

Consider the following with reference to ‘The National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC)’:

The NJAC was established by the 99th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2014.

The commission aimed to replace the Collegium system for the appointment of judges to the Supreme Court and High Courts.

The NJAC consisted of the Chief Justice of India (CJI), two senior Supreme Court judges, the Union Law Minister, and two eminent persons.

The NJAC was upheld as constitutional by the Supreme Court in 2015.

How many of the above is/are correct?

Ques:9

Which Indian states share a border with Myanmar and are covered under the Free Movement Regime?

(a) Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, and Mizoram (b) Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram (c) West Bengal, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, and Assam (d) Nagaland, Manipur, Tripura, and Assam

Ques:10

Consider the following with reference to the Collegium System in India:

The Collegium System is mentioned explicitly in the Indian Constitution.

The Supreme Court's Collegium is headed by the Chief Justice of India and includes the four senior-most judges.

The Collegium System evolved through a series of Supreme Court judgments known as the Three Judges Cases.

How many of the above is/are correct?

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

Consider the following statements regarding Fentanyl: It is a potent synthetic opioid drug significantly more potent than morphine. It is approved as a powerful anti-histamine, used for the treatment of allergies. Which of the statements above is/are correct?