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

Ques:1

Which of the following statements is/are incorrect with reference to the political systems of Canada and India:

1. Canada follows the Westminster-style parliamentary system similar to India.
2. In both Canada and India, the Prime Minister is the head of state and head of government.
3. Unlike India, Canada has a federal structure with powers divided between the Centre and the Provinces.

 

Select the answer using the code given below:

Ques:2

Consider the following with reference to the Indian Armed Forces:

1. The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) is the principal military advisor to the Defence Minister of India.
2. The Indian Navy is responsible for safeguarding India’s land borders with neighboring countries.
3. The Indian Air Force operates under the administrative control of the Ministry of Home Affairs.

 

How many of the above is/are correct?

Ques:3

Consider the following with reference to ‘RBI’s Bank Lending Rate’:

1. The Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) rate is always higher than the repo rate.
2. The bank lending rate is influenced only by the repo rate set by the RBI.
3. The bank lending rate has a direct impact on consumer loans and home loans.
4. RBI uses the bank lending rate to control inflation.

 

How many of the above is/are correct?

Ques:4

Consider the following with reference to ‘The Generalized System of Preferences (GSP):

1. The GSP program is a preferential trade arrangement provided by the European Union (EU) to promote exports from developing countries.
2. he United States also runs a GSP program that provides duty-free access for select products from eligible developing countries.
3. GSP benefits are available to both developing and developed countries that meet specific conditions.

 

How many of the above is/are incorrect?

Ques:5

Which of the following best describes the 'Polluter Pays Principle' (PPP)?

Ques:6

Which of the following best describes the primary goal of Amazon’s Project Kuiper?

Ques:7

Consider the following statements:

Statement-I:

The Security Council is the only UN organ empowered to make decisions that member states are obligated to implement under the UN Charter.

Statement-II:

The Security Council comprises 15 members, of which five are permanent with veto power, and ten are elected non-permanent members serving two-year terms.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Ques:8

Consider the following statements regarding the Chief Justice of India (CJI):

1. The Chief Justice of India is appointed by the President of India in consultation with the outgoing CJI and senior judges of the Supreme Court.
2. The CJI holds the authority to allocate cases to judges and constitute benches to hear specific matters in the Supreme Court.

Which of the statements above is/are correct?

Ques:9

Consider the following statements regarding Pegasus Software:

1. It is a surveillance spyware developed by Israeli company NSO Group.
2. It is primarily used for purposes such as tracking endangered species and monitoring climate change.

Which of the statements above is/are correct?

Ques:10

Consider the following diamonds:

1. Archduke Joseph
2. Koh-i-Noor
3. Darya-i-Nur
4. Hope Diamond 

How many of the above diamonds were mined in Golconda?