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

Ques:1

Consider the following statements regarding Amber Fort:

1. An UNESCO World Heritage site, the fort is renowned for its intricate Rajput architecture and overlooks Maota Lake.
2. Construction of the Fort was primarily initiated by Raja Man Singh I in the 16th century.

Which of the statements above is/are correct?

Ques:2

Consider the following statements regarding Attorney General of India:

1. The Attorney General is appointed by the President of India under Article 76 of the Constitution and must be qualified to be a Supreme Court judge.
2. The Attorney General holds office for a fixed term of 5 years and cannot participate in parliamentary proceedings.

Which of the statements above is/are correct?

Ques:3

The High-level Committee on Simultaneous Elections was chaired by …

Ques:4

The World Economic Outlook is published by …

Ques:5

Which of the following statements are correct in respect of Pahalgam:

1. It is located at the confluence of the Lidder River and the Sheshnag Lake.
2. It is a starting point of the annual Amarnath Yatra.
3. It is situated in the Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir.

 

Select the answer using the code given below:

Ques:6

Consider the following with reference to the Judicial Review in India:

1. The  Judicial review is a part of the basic structure of the Constitution.
2. It allows the judiciary to review the constitutionality of legislative and executive actions.
3. The power of judicial review in India is derived from the Directive Principles of State Policy.

 

How many of the above is/are correct?

Ques:7

Which of the following is not included in the calculation of GDP?

Ques:8

Consider the following with reference to the powers of the Supreme Court and High Courts under Articles 32 and 226 of the Constitution of India:

1. The Supreme Court can issue writs only for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights.
2. The remedy under Article 32 is itself a Fundamental Right.
3. The High Courts can issue writs for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights as well as for any other legal right.
4. The jurisdiction of High Courts under Article 226 is narrower than that of the Supreme Court under Article 32.

 

How many of the above is/are correct?

Ques:9

Which of the following best describes the principle of separation of powers?

Ques:10

Consider the following statements:

1. Under Article 355, the Union government can take over the administration of a State if there is a failure to preserve the sovereignty and integrity of India.
2. Article 356 allows the President to dissolve the State Legislature immediately after the imposition of President’s Rule.

 

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?