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

Ques:1

Consider the following statements regarding Human Papillomavirus (HPV):

1. HPV is an RNA virus that infects epithelial tissues.
2. It primarily spreads through respiratory droplets.
3. Certain types of HPV can increase the risk of developing several types of cancer, including cervical cancer.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Ques:2

Consider the following:

1. Higher Inflation
2. Higher Unemployment
3. Cheaper Loans
4. Higher Liquidity

How many of the above are the likely or expected outcomes of a Repo Rate Cut?

Ques:3

What is the primary function of grey matter in the human brain?  

Ques:4

Consider the following states:

1. Madhya Pradesh
2. Haryana
3. Uttar Pradesh
4. Punjab
5. Bihar

The Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor passes through which of the above states?

Ques:5

Consider the following statements:

1. The repo rate is the interest rate at which the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) lends money to commercial banks.
2. An increase in the repo rate typically makes borrowing cheaper for businesses and individuals, pointing towards a contractionary monetary policy.
3. The reverse repo rate is the interest rate at which the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) borrows money from commercial banks.
4. Increasing the reverse repo rate encourages banks to lend more money to consumers and businesses.

Which of the statements above is/are correct?

Ques:6

Which of the following statements are correct in respect of China’s growing influence in India’s neighbourhood:

1. Strengthened ties with Bangladesh following a visit by its Chief Adviser to China.
2. Renewed partnerships with Pakistan through defence cooperation agreements.
3. Diplomatic expansion into West Asia and North Africa.

Select the answer using the code given below:

Ques:7

Which of the following best describes the concept of Cooperative Federalism?

Ques:8

Consider the following with reference to the Demchok sector:

1. The Demchok region is a subject of territorial dispute between India and China, divided by the Line of Actual Control (LAC).
2. The Demchok sector is located in Arunachal Pradesh near the border with Myanmar.
3. Demchok lies at the confluence of the Indus River and Charding Nullah.

How many of the above is/are correct?

Ques:9

Which of the following is not a likely consequence of high import tariffs?

Ques:10

Consider the following with reference to e 16th BRICS Summit held in Kazan, Russia:

1. The summit marked the formal admission of Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and the United Arab Emirates into BRICS.
2. A BRICS Bridge Payment System was proposed to reduce dependence on Western financial networks.
3. The Kazan Declaration emphasized adherence to the UN Charter for resolving global conflicts.
4. The summit concluded with a unanimous decision to establish a unified BRICS currency.

How many of the above is/are correct?