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

Ques:1

Consider the following statements regarding Charminar in Hyderabad:

1. It was built by Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah in 1591 to commemorate the eradication of a deadly plague in Hyderabad.
2. The monument’s four grand arches and minarets symbolize the four cardinal directions or the first four caliphs of Islam and integrate Persian architectural influences.

Which of the statements above is/are correct?

Ques:2

Consider the following statements regarding the Indian Arctic Programme:

1. India’s Arctic research includes atmospheric, biological, marine and earth sciences and glaciological studies.
2. India established its Arctic research station, named Himadri in 2008.
3. National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR) under Ministry of Science and Technology is the nodal agency for the Indian Arctic Programme.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Ques:3

The Heard and McDonald Islands belong to …

Ques:4

Consider the following statements regarding Business Advisory Committee (BAC) in Parliament:

1. It is 22-member body having 15 members from Lok Sabha and 7 members from Rajya Sabha.
2. Speaker of Lok Sabha is the ex-officio chairperson of the committee.
3. Committee generally meets at the beginning of each Session and thereafter as and when necessary.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Ques:5

Consider the following countries:

1. Russia
2. Canada
3. Finland
4. Sweden

How many of the above are littoral to the Arctic Ocean?

Ques:6

Which of the following statements are correct in respect of Nehru-Liaquat Ali Pact of 1950:

1. It was an agreement between India and Pakistan to protect religious minorities in both countries.
2. It successfully resolved all minority-related concerns in the subcontinent.
3. It led to establishment of a joint Indo-Pakistan committee to address complaints.

Select the answer using the code given below:

Ques:7

Consider the following with reference to the  Sardar Patel’s contribution to post-independence India:

1. He was the first Home Minister and Deputy Prime Minister of independent India.
2. He played a crucial role in formulating India’s first Constitution.
3. He was responsible for setting up the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) and Indian Police Service (IPS).

How many of the above is/are correct?

Ques:8

The National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC) was established by which Constitutional Amendment Act?

Ques:9

Consider the following with reference to Starlink:

1. Starlink is a project launched by SpaceX.
2. It aims to provide global broadband coverage using a constellation of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites.
3. Starlink provides high-speed internet access in remote and underserved regions.
4. The network relies on laser communication between satellites to reduce latency.

How many of the above is/are correct?

Ques:10

Consider the following with reference to the Rajya Sabha:

1. It has exclusive powers to create All India Services under Article 312.
2. Rajya Sabha is a permanent house and cannot be dissolved.
3. In case of a deadlock between both houses, Rajya Sabha has more power than Lok Sabha.

How many of the above is/are correct?