05-Dec-24: UPSC Current Affairs Daily Quiz With Answers

Ques:1

Consider the following statements regarding Sri Darbar Sahib Amritsar:

1. Commonly known as the Golden Temple, it is one of the holiest sites in Sikhism.
2. Guru Arjan designed the architecture of Sri Darbar Sahib.
3. The man-made pool on the site of the temple was completed by Guru Amar Das Ji.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Ques:2

The prestigious Turner Award is awarded for …

Ques:3

The Kumhrar archaeological site is located in …

Ques:4

Consider the following statements regarding Epilepsy:

1. Epilepsy is a rare and chronic non-communicable disease of the brain that affects people of all ages.
2. It is characterized by recurrent seizures, which are brief episodes of involuntary movement.

Which of the statements above is/are correct?

Ques:5

Consider the following statements regarding Akal Takht:

1. The Akal Takht is one of the five takhts or the seats of power in Sikhism.
2. It is the most significant Takht and is located in the Darbar Sahib complex in Amritsar.
3. It was established by Guru Hargobind Ji in 1606.

How many of the above cities are located in Syria?

Ques:6

Which of the following statements are correct in respect of ‘The Speaker of Indian Parliament:

 

1. The Speaker of the Parliament presides over the legislative sessions.
2. The Prime Minister elects the Speaker of the Parliament.
3. In case tie, Speaker of Parliament have a casting vote.

 

Select the answer using the code given below:

 

Ques:7

Recently, a martial law was declared by a country to protect itself against the communist threat and eliminate the anti-state forces. The country imposing the martial law is…

Ques:8

Consider the following with reference to the Rajya Sabha:

 

1. The members of the Rajya Sabha are elected through an indirect election by the elected members of the State Legislative Assemblies.
2. The tenure of a Rajya Sabha member is 6 years.
3. Rajya Sabha is dissolved partially after every 5 years.

 

How many of the above is/are correct?

Ques:9

Consider the following statements:

 

1. The Earth Summit in 1992 led to the creation of United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
2. The Green Climate Fund is (UNEP) initiative that is known for in the area of climate change.

 

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Ques:10

Consider the following with reference to the winter session of the parliament’:

 

1. The Prime Minister addresses both Houses of Parliament at the beginning of the Winter Session.
2. The first Winter Session of Parliament was held in 1950.
3. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha decides the agenda for the winter session of Parliament.

 

How many of the above is/are not correct?