03-May-25: UPSC Current Affairs Daily Quiz With Answers

Ques:1

Consider the following statements:

1. The crystalline form of graphite is an excellent conductor of electricity due to the presence of delocalized electrons.
2. India is the world’s largest producer of natural graphite, with reserves mainly concentrated in the northeastern states.

 

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Ques:2

Which of the following statements are correct in respect of Titanium:

1. It is resistant to corrosion even in seawater and is widely used in marine applications.
2. India has significant reserves of ilmenite, the primary ore of titanium.
3. It is a poor conductor of electricity and hence unsuitable for aerospace applications.

Select the answer using the code given below:

Ques:3

Which of the following statements is correct regarding the Department-related Standing Committees (DRSC) in the Indian Parliament?

Ques:4

Consider the following with reference to the Bandung Conference (1955):

1. A major objective of the conference was to promote Afro-Asian economic and cultural cooperation.
2. It was attended by countries from Asia, Africa, and Latin America.
3. The conference emphasized non-alignment and peaceful coexistence in international relations.

 

How many of the above is/are correct?

Ques:5

Which of the following is the main distinction between the Parliamentary and Presidential systems of government?

Ques:6

Consider the following statements regarding National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC): 

1. It was initially constituted by the National Commission for Backward Classes Act, 1993.
2. It has been accorded Constitutional Status by the Constitution (One Hundred and Second Amendment) Act, 2018.

Which of the statements above is/are correct?

Ques:7

Consider the following statements regarding Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) lists

1. Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs), official lists are notified under constitutional orders of 1950.
2. The SC and ST lists are updated through parliamentary amendments.

Which of the statements above is/are correct?

Ques:8

Which of the following is the fifth highest mountain peak in the world?

Ques:9

Consider the following statements regarding Asian Development Bank:

1. The ADB was established in 1966 to foster economic and social development in Asia and the Pacific.
2. The ADB’s headquarters are located in Tokyo, Japan, to strengthen ties with East Asian economies.

Which of the statements above is/are correct?

Ques:10

Consider the following sites:

1. Fordow
2. Natanz
3. Khondab
4. Isfahan

How many of the above sites/places are located in Iran?