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

Ques:1

Article 142 of the Indian Constitution empowers the Supreme Court to…

Ques:2

Consider the following statements regarding Governor of a state in India:

1. The Governor of a state is appointed by the President of India and holds office during the pleasure of the President.
2. The qualifications for a Governor include that they must be at least 35 years old and a resident of the state where they are appointed.
3. President of India administers the oath of office to the newly appointed governors.

How many of the above statements are INCORRECT?

Ques:3

Consider the following statements regarding the Governor's assent to state bills:

1. The Governor can give assent, withhold assent, or return any bill to the state legislature for reconsideration.
2. If the state legislature passes the bill again, the Governor is constitutionally bound to give assent.
3. The Governor can reserve a bill for the consideration of the President if it undermines the powers of the High Court.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Ques:4

In the Rameshwar Prasad vs Union of India case (2006), the Supreme Court dealt primarily with the constitutional validity of which of the following provisions?

Ques:5

Consider the following statements regarding 3D-printing:

1. 3D printing is commonly referred to as additive manufacturing because it creates objects by layering materials sequentially.
2. It is used for creating prototypes but cannot be applied to the production of final, functional parts.

Which of the statements above is/are correct?

Ques:6

Which of the following statements are correct in respect of the Common Cause v. Union of India (2018) case:

1. The Supreme Court legalised passive euthanasia in this case.
2. The judgment included clear guidelines, monitoring mechanisms, and oversight.
3. The decision failed due to lack of implementation strategies.

Select the answer using the code given below:

Ques:7

Consider the following with reference to the directives under the Taj Trapezium Zone (TTZ):

1. A green belt was established around the Mathura oil refinery.
2. The judgment was based on the Varadarajan Committee’s recommendations.
3. The directives lacked coordination and thus failed to achieve results.

How many of the above is/are correct?

Ques:8

Which of the following country hosts the BIMSTEC secretariat?

Ques:9

Consider the following with reference to the ‘National Green Tribunal (NGT)’

1. The NGT was established under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.
2. It is a specialized body equipped with the necessary expertise to handle environmental disputes involving multi-disciplinary issues.
3. The NGT is not bound by the procedure laid down under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, but is guided by principles of natural justice.
4. Appeals against the orders of the NGT lie directly with the Supreme Court of India.

How many of the above is/are correct?

Ques:10

Consider the following with reference to the constitutional mechanism for Centre-State relations:

1. Article 256 empowers the Union to give directions to the States to ensure compliance with Union laws.
2. Article 355 is used as the constitutional basis to impose President’s Rule under Article 356.
3. Article 356 can be invoked when there is a failure of constitutional machinery in a State, as reported by the Governor or otherwise.

How many of the above is/are correct?