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

Ques:1

Consider the following statements regarding cloud formation:

1. Clouds form when warm, moist air rises, cools, and water vapor condenses around tiny particles.
2. Clouds form primarily through the direct freezing of water vapor into ice crystals at high altitudes.

Which of the statements above is/are correct?

Ques:2

NISAR, a first-of-its -kind Earth observation satellite is a joint mission of …

Ques:3

Consider the following places:

	Tiger Reserve	State
1.	Pakke	Madhya Pradesh
2.	Rajaji	Kerala
3.	Tadobha-Andhari	Maharashtra
4.	Bandipur	Karnataka

 

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

Ques:4

Consider the following statements regarding GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs):

1. These are a new class of medicines that mimic a hormone that regulates appetite and blood sugar levels.
2. They can be used to manage diabetes and obesity.

Which of the statements above is/are correct?

Ques:5

Consider the following ancient Indian texts:

1. Rigveda
2. Maitreyayvarakarana
3. Shāntinātha Charitra

Which of the statements above are listed in the UNESCO Memory of the World International Register?

Ques:6

Consider the following with reference to biofuels in the context of decarbonisation:

1. Biofuels are derived from organic materials like plants and algae.
2. They are carbon-neutral and contribute zero carbon emissions.
3. Biofuels can be used in maritime and aviation sectors to reduce emissions.
4. Biofuels reduce carbon emissions but still contribute to other environmental impacts like land use changes and water consumption.

 

How many of the above is/are correct?

Ques:7

Which of the following statements are correct in respect of green logistics initiatives in India are correct:

1. India is moving towards electric trucks and cleaner fuels in maritime shipping.
2. Air transport is the easiest sector to decarbonise due to its low reliance on refined fuels.
3. The International Maritime Organization aims to reduce global shipping emissions by 50% by 2050.

 

Select the answer using the code given below:

Ques:8

According to the Supreme Court, what is the requirement for a Constitution Bench under Article 145(3)?

Ques:9

Consider the following statements:

1. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for regulating shipping.
2. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has adopted the MARPOL Convention to reduce marine pollution from ships.

 

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Ques:10

Consider the following with reference to the usage of LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) in the logistics sector:

1. Reducing carbon emissions in maritime transport.
2. Replacing diesel in trucks for cleaner freight movement.
3. Powering electric vehicles.

 

How many of the above is/are correct?