03-Jul-24: UPSC Current Affairs Daily Quiz With Answers

Ques:1

Recently, ‘Urban Mining’ term was in the news. Which one of the followings best describes it?

Ques:2

Consider the following statements regarding ‘Certificate of Registration’

1. It is compulsory for NBFCs to obtain this certificate before starting operations.
2. The certificate is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.
3. Once obtained, the certificate remains valid indefinitely without any need for compliance.
4. It serves as legal proof that an NBFC is recognized and regulated by the RBI.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Ques:3

Recently, ‘Nixon v. Fitzgerald case’ was in news in USA. It is associated with which one of the followings?

Ques:4

Consider the following pairs of ‘Mudras and what they depict’

	Mudras	Depiction
1	Abhaya mudra	gesture of meditation
2	Bhumisparsha mudra	Gesture of Earth-touching
3	Dharmachakra mudra	gesture of the wheel of dharma
4	Dhyana mudra	gesture of fearlessness

How many pairs given above are correctly matched?

Ques:5

Consider the following statements about the UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention (UNWGAD)

1. It was established in 1991 by the former Commission on Human Rights.
2. The group consists of 10 independent experts appointed by the UN Security Council.
3. It can investigate cases of arbitrary detention that violate international human rights law.
4. The group only acts on complaints filed by governments, not individuals or NGOs.
5. It considers detention arbitrary when there's no legal basis or when it results from exercising human rights.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Ques:6

With references to Access Network (AN) and the Core Network (CN) consider the following statements

1. The AN consists of base stations that provide wireless connectivity to mobile devices in a limited geographical area, called the coverage area.
2. The CN of a cellular network has equipment that provides connectivity to other networks, such as the Internet.
3. Unlike AN base stations, the CN operates in a central location, and possibly far from any of the base stations.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

Ques:7

In rural areas, which technology typically provides broad coverage but may offer lower data rates compared to Wi-Fi?

Ques:8

Which of the following is a primary application of generative AI?

Ques:9

What defines a theocracy?

Ques:10

Which statement accurately characterizes a civil war?