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

Ques:1

Which of the following statements are correct in respect of Non-Performing Assets (NPA):

1. An asset is classified as NPA if the borrower fails to repay interest or principal for a period of 90 days or more.
2. NPAs only include loans given to corporate entities and do not apply to individual loans.
3. The Provisioning Coverage Ratio (PCR) measures the extent to which a bank has provided funds to cover its NPAs.

 

Select the answer using the code given below:

Ques:2

Consider the following with reference to the structure of GST in India:

1. GST is a dual tax structure, with levies by both the Centre and the States.
2. The GST Council decisions to modify tax rates and exemptions are legally binding.
3. The GST Network (GSTN) is a private-owned entity that manages the IT infrastructure for GST implementation.

 

How many of the above is/are correct?

Ques:3

Consider the following with reference to the ‘Public Accounts Committee (PAC)’:

1. The PAC examines the accounts showing the appropriation of funds granted by the Parliament for the expenditure of the government.
2. A minister can be a member of the PAC.
3. The committee consists of members from both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha.
4. The chairman of the PAC is appointed by the President of India.

 

How many of the above is/are correct?

Ques:4

The Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) is implemented under which ministry?

Ques:5

Consider the following with reference to ‘The Financial Bill’:

1. A Financial Bill is defined under Article 110 of the Indian Constitution.
2. A Financial Bill can only be introduced in the Lok Sabha, not in the Rajya Sabha.
3. All Financial Bills are Money Bills.
4. A Financial Bill requires the recommendation of the President before introduction.

 

How many of the above is/are correct?

Ques:6

An adjournment in the context of the Indian Parliament refers to:

Ques:7

Consider the following offices under Government of India:

1. Central Vigilance Commissioner
2. Chairperson and Members of the National Human Rights Commission
3. Lokpal
4. CBI Director

The Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha is a member of selection committees of how many of the above offices?

Ques:8

Consider the following statements regarding the Harappan site Lothal:

1. Lothal is known for its dockyard and bead-making.
2. Items such as seals, terracotta figurines, and rice grains were found at the site.
3. National Maritime Heritage Complex will be developed at the site.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Ques:9

Which of the following statement regarding GSAT-18 satellite is correct?

Ques:10

Consider the following statements:

1. The 44th Amendment to the Constitution of India introduced an Article placing the election of the Prime Minister beyond judicial review.
2. The Supreme Court of India struck down the 99th Amendment to the Constitution of India as being violative of the independence of the judiciary.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?