14-Oct-24: UPSC Current Affairs Daily Quiz With Answers

Ques:1

Which of the following statements are correct in respect of ‘The Gati Shakti National Master Plan’:

1. The Gati Shakti National Master Plan aims to integrate transportation and logistics.
2. Ministry of Commerce and Industry is responsible for implementing the Gati Shakti initiative
3. Geographic Information System (GIS) is utilised in the Gati Shakti initiative for better project planning and execution.

Select the answer using the code given below:

Ques:2

Which of the following is the main focus of the Wilmington Declaration?

Ques:3

Consider the following with reference to ‘The India-Israel Relations’:

1. The S-400 missile defence system is developed by Israel in collaboration with India.
2. The Mitra-Shakti joint military exercise is conducted between India and Israel.
3. India-Israel Industrial R&D and Technological Innovation Fund (I4F) focuses on Research and development in defence.

How many of the above is/are correct?

Ques:4

Which of the following is a consequence of President's Rule in a state?

Ques:5

Consider the following with reference to ‘The Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution’:

1. The Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution provides for the creation of the Autonomous District Councils (ADCs).
2. The Article 244 of the Indian Constitution provides for the administration of tribal areas in the north-eastern states.
3. The Sixth Schedule was designed to safeguard the rights of the indigenous tribal population in the Northern and north-eastern states.
4. Under the Sixth Schedule, the Autonomous District Councils (ADCs) have the authority to collect taxes on professions, trades, and employment.

How many of the above is/are correct?

Ques:6

Consider the following statements regarding Thermite:

1. It is a mixture of aluminium and iron oxide used to weld rail-road tracks.
2. When ignited it triggers a self-sustaining reaction.
3. Its use in weapons and wars is prohibited under international law.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Ques:7

Orphan drugs are used to…

Ques:8

Consider the following statements regarding Rare Diseases:

1. WHO defines rare diseases as debilitating, lifelong condition that affects 1 or fewer people in 1,000.
2. Gaucher’s disease, lysosomal storage disorders (LSDs) and certain forms of muscular dystrophy are classified as rare diseases in India.

Which of the statements above is/are correct?

Ques:9

Which of the following best describes Net Interest Margin (NIM):

Ques:10

Consider the following ancient sites in India:

	Ancient Site	State/UT
1.	Maski	Kerala
2.	Lothal	Gujarat
3.	Burzahom	Jammu & Kashmir
4.	Nagarjunkonda	Andhra Pradesh

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?