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

Ques:1

Consider the following rivers:

1. Indus
2. Chenab
3. Jhelum
4. Beas
5. Ravi
6. Sutlej

As per the Indus Waters Treaty, India has an unrestricted access from which of the above rivers?

Ques:2

Consider the following statements regarding Scramjet Engines:

1. A Scramjet (Supersonic Combustion Ramjet) engine operates efficiently at hypersonic speeds by using atmospheric oxygen for combustion.
2. Scramjet engines are designed to operate from a stationary position and can take off without assistance from other propulsion systems.

Which of the statements above is/are correct?

Ques:3

Consider the following statements regarding the Shimla Agreement 1972:

1. The Shimla Agreement was signed between India and Pakistan following the 1971 Indo-Pak war, converting the 1971 ceasefire line into the Line of Control (LoC).
2. Both India and Pakistan agreed to resolve all bilateral disputes, including Kashmir, through third-party mediation under the auspices of the United Nations.
3. It creates a legally-binding obligation on both the parties to resolve the disputes in case of treaty violations by one country.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Ques:4

The ideal average ratio of Nitrogen-Phosphorus-Potassium (NPK) for fertilisers is:

Ques:5

What was the primary objective of the Bandung Conference in 1955?

Ques:6

Which of the following statements are correct in respect of of India's creative ecosystem and the WAVES initiative:

1. India’s youth are playing a major role in reshaping creative industries such as film, animation, and digital media.
2. The WAVES initiative supports only traditional forms of media and excludes emerging digital sectors.
3. WAVES reflects the government's commitment to building a globally competitive startup ecosystem in Media & Entertainment.

 

Select the answer using the code given below:

Ques:7

Consider the following with reference to the U.S. and Iran nuclear talks:

1. The U.S. and Iran have held two rounds of talks, with Oman acting as a mediator.
2. The Trump administration has been fully supportive of the nuclear talks with Iran since 2018.
3. Iran has signalled its willingness to scale back its nuclear activities in exchange for the removal of sanctions and threats.

 

How many of the above is/are correct?

Ques:8

Which aspect of food security does SDG 2 focus on alongside increasing productivity?

Ques:9

Consider the following with reference to ‘The School Health and Wellness Programme’:

1. The programme is part of the government's Swachh Bharat Abhiyan initiative.
2. It aims to implement health and wellness activities in schools, such as regular health check-ups, counseling, and physical education.
3. The School Health and Wellness Programme is implemented only in government-run schools.
4. It is a centrally sponsored scheme launched by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

 

How many of the above is/are correct?

 

Ques:10

Consider the following with reference to the Nutrition for Growth (N4G) Summit:

1. The Summit is hosted exclusively by UN agencies.
2. It aims to align international financing and efforts to address global malnutrition.
3. It focuses on commitments from governments, private sector, and civil society to combat malnutrition.

 

How many of the above is/are correct?