Daily Current Affairs Quiz With Answers : 11 Jul 2024

Ques:1

Consider following statements about the Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW)

It is compiled and released by the Labour Bureau, Ministry of Labour and Employment.

The base year for CPI-IW is currently 2010.

It covers all households in both rural and urban areas of India.

The index is used for determining dearness allowance for government employees.

How many of the above statement correct?

Ques:2

**The ‘Daniel Latifi and Anr. vs Union of India case’ was recently in the news. It is related to which one of the followings?**

Ques:3

The ‘Hannibal Directive’ of the Israeli Defence Forces was in the news. Which one of the followings best describe it?

a) It authorized the use of chemical weapons in extreme combat situations. b) It allowed for the intentional harming of Israeli soldiers to prevent their capture by enemy forces. c) It mandated immediate surrender if outnumbered by enemy combatants. d) It required all soldiers to memorize a specific code phrase for identification purposes.

Ques:4

Consider the following statements about the Siang River

The Siang River is known as the Yarlung Tsangpo in Tibet before entering India.

It joins with the Lohit and Dibang rivers to form the Brahmaputra in Assam.

The river originates from the Angsi Glacier in the Himalayas.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Ques:5

Consider the following countries

Iran

Syria

Jordon

Turkey

Kuwait

Saudi Arabia

How many of the above-mentioned countries share a land border with ‘Iraq’?

Ques:6

What is a defining feature of a Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)?

a) Unlimited liability for all partners involved b) Protection of partners' personal assets from business liabilities c) Requirement for a minimum number of shareholders d) Exemption from taxation on business profits

Ques:7

Which of the following factors is NOT typically associated with inducing seismic activity through human activities?

a) Injection of fluids into underground reservoirs b) Removal of natural gas from deep geological formations c) Drilling for geothermal energy in stable geological regions d) Mining activities in seismically active areas

Ques:8

Which of the following statements about Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) is correct?

a) CAGR is influenced by short-term fluctuations in the market. b) CAGR can be calculated using only the beginning and ending values of an investment. c) CAGR is always higher than the average annual return of an investment. d) CAGR accurately reflects the total return of an investment over multiple years.

Ques:9

Consider the following statements

The Constitution permits reservation for the OBCs in education through Article 15(4) and public employment through Article 16(4).

In the Indra Sawhney case (1992), the Supreme Court ruled that the OBC list, based on the 1931 Census, should be revised periodically.

The OBCs do have reservation in electoral constituencies for MPs and MLAs like the SCs and the STs.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

Ques:10

Which statement accurately reflects a challenge often faced by workers in the gig economy?

a) Guaranteed minimum wages and pension benefits b) Limited control over work schedules and conditions c) Extensive employee benefits and healthcare coverage d) Access to union representation and collective bargaining rights

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

The ‘Daniel Latifi and Anr. vs Union of India case’ was recently in the news. It is related to which one of the followings?