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

Ques:1

What is the primary role of the Indian Army’s White Knight Corps?

Ques:2

With reference to Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act 2016, consider the following statements:

1. Thalessemia is one of the 21 disabilities recognised under the act.
2. It empowers both State and Central government to notify any other category of specified disability.
3. India ratified the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) in 2016.

How many of the above statements is/are incorrect?

Ques:3

With reference to Vaya Vandana Yojana, consider the following statements

1. It was  launched by the Ministry of Finance to offer a guaranteed payout of pension to senior citizens every month.
2. The Scheme can be purchased offline as well as online through the Life Insurance Corporation (LIC).
3.  The scheme is exempted from Goods & Services Tax (GST).

How many of the above statements is/are incorrect?

Ques:4

With reference to Amrit Bharat Stations Scheme, consider the following statements

1. It was launched in 2022.
2. It is a long term plan to improve railway stations and develop them as ‘city centers’.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Ques:5

What are Zudpi Jungles commonly known for?

Ques:6

Which of the following statements are correct in respect of the economic effects of tariffs on AI innovation:

1. Tariffs disrupt global supply chains, increasing costs and discouraging investment in innovation.
2. Empirical studies suggest a one standard deviation increase in tariffs reduces output growth by about 0.4% over five years.
3. Tariffs always increase consumer-level AI application costs immediately.

 

Select the answer using the code given below:

Ques:7

Recently, several Governors have delayed decisions on bills passed by state legislatures. Which of the following Constitutional provisions has been debated in this context?

Ques:8

Consider the following with reference to the jurisdiction of the International Court of Justice (ICJ):

1. The ICJ is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations and is seated at The Hague, Netherlands.
2. Only UN member states can bring cases before the ICJ; individuals and companies cannot.
3. The judgments of the ICJ are binding and cannot be appealed.

 

How many of the above is/are incorrect?

Ques:9

Which of the following statements best describes a United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Resolution under Chapter VII of the UN Charter?

Ques:10

Consider the following with reference to bilateral relation between China and Pakistan:

1. China is Pakistan’s largest trading partner and a key investor in the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
2. Pakistan is a member of China-led regional groups like the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO).
3. China provides significant military assistance and technology transfers to Pakistan.
4. Pakistan has formalized a free trade agreement with China that eliminates tariffs on all goods immediately.

 

How many of the above is/are correct?