Daily Current Affairs Quiz With Answers : 27 Jul 2024

Ques:1

**Which of the following is not a permanent member of the NITI Aayog Governing Council?**

a) Chief Ministers of all states b) Lieutenant Governors of all Union Territories c) The Finance Minister of India d) Chief Ministers of Union Territories with legislatures

Ques:2

The ‘proportionality test’ of Supreme court to weigh the State’s violation of ‘Right to privacy’ does not include which one of the followings?

a) The measure is suitable to achieve the aim b) There are no less intrusive means available to achieve the same objective c) The measure does no violate any other right of individual d) The benefit to society outweighs the harm caused to the individual’s right to privacy

Ques:3

Which class of medications is most commonly used as puberty blockers?

a) Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) b) Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone (GnRH) agonists c) Anabolic steroids d) Proton pump inhibitors

Ques:4

**Which one of the following statements about the revival of the Olympic Games is not correct?**

a) Panagiotis Soutsos first proposed reviving the Olympic Games in a letter to the Greek Minister of the Interior in 1835. b) Evangelos Zappas funded and organized the first modern Olympic Games in Athens in 1859. c) William Penny Brookes organized the first “National Olympic Games” in London in 1866. d) Pierre de Coubertin was the original conceiver of the idea for international Olympic Games.

Ques:5

Consider the following statements about the South Asian University

It was established by the eight member nations of SAARC.

English is the medium of instruction for all courses.

The university awards its own degrees, recognized by all SAARC nations, except in Pakistan.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Ques:6

With reference to Ahom Dynasty, consider the following statements

The Ahom dynasty was founded in the early 13th century.

It is only longest-ruling dynasty in Indian history.

Initially, the Ahoms practiced their indigenous Tai religion but over time, they adopted Hinduism as the dominant religion.

How many of the above statements is/are incorrect?

Ques:7

Which policy measure most effectively improves a low tax-to-GDP ratio by changing the tax system’s structure?

a) Implementing a flat tax rate across all income levels to simplify the tax code. b) Increasing indirect taxes, such as value-added tax (VAT), while reducing direct taxes like income tax. c) Expanding the tax base by formalizing the informal economy and broadening the scope of taxable activities. d) Increasing tax credits for research and development activities to stimulate economic growth.

Ques:8

Which of the following defines "assets under management" (AUM)?

a) The total value of all the investments a financial institution has made. b) The total market value of the assets managed by a financial institution or investment firm on behalf of its clients. c) The total amount of capital a company has raised through its stock offerings. d) The annual revenue generated by a financial institution from its investment activities.

Ques:9

Which of the following best describes Moidams in Ahom dynasty practices?

a) Hindu temple architecture b) Buddhist stupa-like structures c) Burial mounds for Ahom royalty d) Fortified complexes for defense

Ques:10

Consider the following statements with reference to Deputy Chief Minister

He/She must be a member of the state's legislative assembly and is appointed by the Chief Minister, with the approval of the state's Governor.

He/She is elected separately by the state's electorate and holds a position parallel to the Chief Minister.

He/She is nominated by the Prime Minister and serves as a liaison between the central and state governments.

How many of the above statements is/are incorrect?

27-Jul-24: UPSC Current Affairs Daily Quiz With Answers

Which of the following is not a permanent member of the NITI Aayog Governing Council?