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

Ques:1

Consider the following statements regarding Bt cotton:

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:2

Consider the following statements regarding Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC):

1. It is a statutory body functioning under the Ministry of Science and Technology.
2. It is responsible for appraisal of activities involving large scale use of hazardous microorganisms and recombinants in research and industrial production from the environmental angle.

Which of the statements above is/are is correct?

Ques:3

Which of the following statements describe cry1Ac and cry2Ab, recently seen in news in the context of scientific advancement?

Ques:4

Consider the following countries:

1. Egypt
2. Nigeria
3. Niger
4. Libya

How many of the above countries share their border with Algeria?

Ques:5

Consider the following statements regarding Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA):

1. SMA is a progressive neuromuscular disease caused by a mutation in the SMN1 gene.
2. It primarily affects sensory nerves, leading to loss of sensation.

Which of the statements above is/are correct?

Ques:6

Which of the following statements are incorrect in respect of Chairman of the Rajya Sabha:

1. The Chairman decides whether a bill is a Money Bill or not.
2. The Chairman presides over joint sittings of Parliament.
3. He can be removed from his office by a resolution passed in Rajya Sabha and agreed to by Lok Sabha.

Select the answer using the code given below:

Ques:7

Consider the following with reference to the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha:

1. The Leader of the Opposition is mentioned in the Constitution of India under Article 98.
2. A party must secure at least 10% of the total strength of the Lok Sabha to be eligible for its leader to be recognized as the Leader of the Opposition.
3. There have been Lok Sabhas in which no Leader of the Opposition was recognized.

How many of the above is/are correct?

Ques:8

Which of the following is not a part of Jal Jeevan Mission?

Ques:9

Consider the following with reference to e Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen):

1. The Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen) Phase II was launched in 2020 with a focus on ODF Plus villages.
2. The mission is implemented by the Ministry of Jal Shakti.
3. The primary objective of Phase I was to ensure solid and liquid waste management in rural areas.
4. ODF Plus status under SBM (Grameen) requires sustaining ODF status along with visible cleanliness and waste management systems.

How many of the above is/are correct?

Ques:10

Consider the following with reference to ‘The Information Technology Act, 2000:

1. The Act provides legal recognition to electronic records and digital signatures.
2. It contains provisions related to cybercrimes such as hacking, identity theft, and publishing obscene content electronically.
3. It was amended in 2013 to introduce intermediary guidelines and penalties for data breaches.

How many of the above is/are correct?