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

Ques:1

Consider the following statements regarding President’s Rule under Article 356:

1. It is imposed when the President is satisfied that the governance of a state cannot be carried out in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution.
2. Once imposed, President's Rule can be extended indefinitely with the approval of Parliament every six months.
3. During President's Rule, the Governor of the state acts as the representative of the President and exercises executive authority.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Ques:2

The proposed Morand-Ganjal Irrigation Project will be located in …

Ques:3

Consider the following statements regarding National Tiger Conservation (NTCA):

1. The NTCA was established under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, following the 2006 amendment to strengthen tiger conservation efforts.
2. The NTCA has the power to declare an area as a Tiger Reserve, delineating the core and buffer zones, and ensuring the ecological integrity of these critical habitats.
3. The Prime Minister of India serves as the ex-officio Chairperson of the NTCA.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Ques:4

Consider the following statements regarding Land Acquisition in India:

1. The Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act governs the land acquisition process in India.
2. The Act mandates a Social Impact Assessment a part of the land acquisition process.
3. Land is placed under the Union list in the Seventh-Schedule of the Constitution.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Ques:5

India is set to open a new consulate in Marseille. The city of Marseille is located in …

Ques:6

Which of the following statements are correct in respect of the AI Action Summit:

1. France and Germany are co-chairing the AI Action Summit.
2. Creating an AI governance model for responsible AI deployment  is a major long-term vision of the AI Action Summit.
3. Respecting intellectual property rights, particularly copyrighted content, and the compensation of content creation will be a key focus of the summit.

 

Select the answer using the code given below:

Ques:7

Consider the following with reference to the high courts in India: 

1. A High Court judge cannot be removed under any circumstances before retirement.
2. The original jurisdiction of a High Court includes disputes between two states.
3. Under Article 222 of the constitution, President can transfer a High Court Judge.

 

How many of the above is/are correct?

Ques:8

Consider the following with reference to the post of Chief Minister:

1. The  tenure of a Chief Minister is 5 years.
2. The Chief Minister holds office during the pleasure of the President.
3. The President of India administers the oath of office to the Chief Minister.
4. If a Chief Minister loses the confidence of the Legislative Assembly, the President takes over the state.

 

How many of the above is/are not correct?

Ques:9

Consider the following statements:

1. The Light water cooling method is commonly used in Small Modular Reactors (SMRs).
2. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) supports global efforts to ensure safe, secure, and peaceful deployment of SMR technology.

 

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Ques:10

Consider the following statements:

1. The Budget must be passed within 50 days of presentation.
2. The Finance Bill is introduced in Parliament to give effect to Appropriation of Funds for making monetary policy.

 

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?