Daily Current Affairs Quiz With Answers : 21 Dec 2024

Ques:1

Consider the following statements regarding United Nations General Assembly (UNGA):

UNGA is the principal organ of the United Nations where all member states have equal representation.

The President of the UNGA is elected annually and serves a one-year term.

Resolutions passed by the UNGA are legally binding on all member states.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Ques:2

Consider the following statements regarding GST Compensation Cess:

It is an additional cess that is levied on certain sin or de-merit goods.

It was introduced to compensate the states for revenue loss under the GST regime for ten years.

Which of the statements above is/are correct?

Ques:3

Consider the following statements regarding Northern Giant Hornets:

Their stings can deliver almost seven times the amount of venom as a honey bee.

They are native to North America and are invasive species in India.

Which of the statements above is/are correct?

Ques:4

Nexus assessment: Thematic assessment of the interlinkages among biodiversity, water, food and health is carried out and published by …

(a) Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) (b) International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) (c) Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) (d) United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

Ques:5

The term “Caucasus” often heard in the news, corresponds to which of the following regions?

(a) Region along the eastern Mediterranean shores (b) Region along Persian Gulf and Horn of Africa (c) The entire coastal areas of Mediterranean Sea (d) Region between Black Sea and Caspian Sea

Ques:6

Which of the following statements are correct in respect of the Battle of Panipat:

The First Battle of Panipat was fought between the Mughal Empire and Ibrahim Lodi.

The Second Battle of Panipat was fought between Akbar and Hemu.

The Third Battle of Panipat (1761) was fought between the Maratha Empire and Nizam's Army.

Select the answer using the code given below:

Ques:7

The Vice President of India is elected by members of…

Ques:8

**Consider the following with reference to the country/countries not a member of Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC):

Norway

Saudi Arabia

Venezuela

Iraq

How many of the above is/are correct?**

Ques:9

Which of the following is true about the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha?

(a) The Deputy Chairman is a member of the ruling party only (b) The Deputy Chairman serves a fixed term of five years (c) The Deputy Chairman is elected from the Rajya Sabha (d) The Deputy Chairman must be appointed by the President of India

Ques:10

Consider the following with reference to the land and maritime borders of Kuwait:

Iran

Saudi Arabia

Iraq

Jordan

Oman

How many of the above is/are correct?

21-Dec-24: UPSC Current Affairs Daily Quiz With Answers

Consider the following statements regarding GST Compensation Cess: It is an additional cess that is levied on certain sin or de-merit goods. It was introduced to compensate the states for revenue loss under the GST regime for ten years. Which of the statements above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Northern Giant Hornets: Their stings can deliver almost seven times the amount of venom as a honey bee. They are native to North America and are invasive species in India. Which of the statements above is/are correct?