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

Ques:1

Consider the following statements regarding El Niño and La Niña:

1. El Niño and La Niña are opposite phases of a larger phenomenon called the Southern Oscillation.
2. During an El Niño event, the surface waters in the eastern tropical Pacific Ocean become warmer than normal.
3. La Niña leads to cooler than normal sea surface temperatures in the equatorial Pacific, enhancing monsoon activity in India.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Ques:2

Consider the following statements regarding the Public Accounts Committee (PAC):

1. The Committee is constituted by Parliament each year for examination of accounts showing the appropriation of sums granted by Parliament for expenditure of Government of India.
2. The committee consists of 30 members elected by Lok Sabha every year from amongst its members.  

Which of the statements above is/are correct?

Ques:3

The Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) is associated with …

Ques:4

Consider the following statements regarding Fully Accessible Route (FAR) bonds:

1. FAR bonds are issued by state governments to fund infrastructure projects.
2. FAR bonds allow unrestricted foreign investment without any investment ceilings.

Which of the statements above is/are correct?

Ques:5

The city of Mandalay recently seen in news is located in …

Ques:6

Which of the following statements are correct in respect of 15th Finance Commission's devolution exercise:

1. The Commission introduced demographic performance alongside population performance in the devolution process.
2. The population component of the devolution exercise was based only on the 1971 census data.
3. Demographic performance aims to balance states with higher populations and poor demographic outcomes with those having lower populations and better outcomes.

 

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Ques:7

What is the main purpose of the ASER report?

Ques:8

Consider the following with reference to the assessment practices under NEP 2020:

1. Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE) is implemented through pen-and-paper tests focusing on syllabus content.
2. All teachers conduct monthly FLN-specific assessments and use the results to improve teaching practices.
3. The conflict between syllabus completion and universal FLN implementation has been addressed systematically.

 

How many of the above is/are correct?

Ques:9

Consider the following with reference to national parks and states to which they belong:

S. no	National Park	State to which they belong
1.	Nagarhole National Park	Tamil Nadu
2.	Bandipur National Park	West Bengal
3.	Sundarbans National Park	Karnataka
4.	Manas National Park	Nagaland

 

How many of the above is/are correct?

Ques:10

Consider the following with reference to the National Initiative for Proficiency in Reading with Understanding and Numeracy (NIPUN) Bharat:

1. NIPUN Bharat provides clear guidelines on how FLN goals should be met.
2. The initiative has led to improved foundational learning levels, especially in government schools.
3. The focus of NIPUN Bharat is solely on syllabus completion rather than FLN implementation.

 

How many of the above is/are correct?