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

Ques:1

Which of the following statements are correct in respect of the Article 370:

1. Article 370 was inserted in the Constitution to provide temporary special status to Jammu and Kashmir.
2. Jammu and Kashmir had its own constitution, separate from the Indian Constitution, before the abrogation of Article 370.
3. Article 35A, which provided special privileges to permanent residents of Jammu and Kashmir, was retained.

 

Select the answer using the code given below:

Ques:2

Which region accounted for over half of all terrorism-related deaths globally in 2024?

Ques:3

Consider the following with reference to the West Asia:

1. Saudi Arabia has the largest oil reserves globally.
2. Iraq has no significant oil reserves.
3. The Strait of Hormuz is vital for oil shipments globally.

 

How many of the above is/are correct?

Ques:4

Which of the following is a key provision under the Indus Waters Treaty concerning the construction of dams by India?

Ques:5

Consider the following with reference to ‘The UN General Assembly’:

1. The UN General Assembly holds sessions once every two years.
2. Every member state of the United Nations has one vote in the General Assembly.
3. The President of the General Assembly is elected every two years.
4. The decisions of the General Assembly are legally binding on all member state

 

How many of the above is/are correct?

Ques:6

Consider the following statements regarding the Chenab River:

1. It rises at the confluence of the Chandra and Bhaga rivers near Bara Lacha Pass in Himachal Pradesh.
2. It meets the Jhelum River in Pakistan’s Punjab and is the longest tributary of the Indus River.

Which of the statements above is/are correct?

Ques:7

Consider the following statements regarding Thrissur Pooram: 

1. It is an annual Hindu festival held in Kerala.
2. is a vibrant temple festival featuring majestic elephant processions and traditional percussion performances.
3. It marks the harvest festival and is celebrated with the lighting of traditional lamps.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Ques:8

What is the primary purpose of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA)?

Ques:9

Consider the following statements hydroelectric projects:

1. Ratle
2. Pakal Dul
3. Kwar
4. Kiru

How many of the above projects are built or proposed on the Chenab River?

Ques:10

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