27-Feb-25: UPSC Current Affairs Daily Quiz With Answers

Ques:1

Which of the following has developed the SPHEREx telescope to better understand the formation of Universe?

Ques:2

Consider the following statements regarding Gharials:

1. Gharials are long-snouted, fish-eating crocodilians found only in India.
2. They are critically endangered and their distribution is only limited to Chambal River in Madhya Pradesh.

Which of the statements above is/are correct?

Ques:3

Consider the following statements regarding the Delimitation Commission in India:

1. It is a statutory body established by an Act of Parliament to redraw the boundaries of Lok Sabha and State Assembly constituencies based on the latest census.
2. The orders of the Delimitation Commission have the force of law and cannot be challenged in any court.
3. Its membership typically includes a retired Supreme Court judge, the Chief Election Commissioner, and respective State Election Commissioners.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Ques:4

Consider the following crops:

1. Barley
2. Gram
3. Safflower
4. Soyabean

How many of the above crops are grown in Rabi season?

Ques:5

Consider the following statements regarding International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA):

1. The IAEA is an independent international organization that reports to both the UN General Assembly and the UN Security Council.
2. The IAEA's primary role is to promote the peaceful use of nuclear energy and to prevent its use for military purposes.

Which of the statements above is/are correct?

Ques:6

Which of the following statements are correct in respect of the conditions applicable to receive the benefits of Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY):

1. To offer financial assistance to pregnant and lactating women for their first child
2. To promote family planning methods in rural India
3. To provide free childcare services for working mothers

 

Select the answer using the code given below:

Ques:7

The Silkyara Bend–Barkot Tunnel aims to improve connectivity to which of the following pilgrimage sites?

Ques:8

Consider the following with reference to the benefits provided under the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961:

1. Paid maternity leave
2. Medical bonus
3. Free childcare services for newborns
4. Protection from dismissal during pregnancy

 

How many of the above is/are correct?

Ques:9

The Nanavati Commission was established to investigate which of the following events?

Ques:10

Consider the following with reference to the key areas emphasized for early childhood education in New Education Policy (NEP):

1. Anganwadi and pre-primary education
2. Directly starting from Grade 1
3. Promote multidisciplinary education
4. Reduce school education duration

 

How many of the above is/are correct?