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

Ques:1

Which of the following statements are correct in respect of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)?

1. It provides short-term financial assistance to member countries facing balance of payments problems.
2. It conducts regular economic surveillance and provides policy advice to member countries.
3. It primarily focuses on long-term poverty reduction and development financing through concessional loans

 

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Ques:2

Which areas in Pakistan were primarily targeted during Operation Sindoor?

Ques:3

Consider the following with reference of the U.S.-India Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology (iCET):

1. It aims to promote cooperation between the United States and India in the development of critical and emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), 5G, and Quantum Computing.
2. The initiative was launched to reduce technological dependence on China and ensure technological security for both nations.
3. It involves the creation of a joint venture between U.S. and Indian companies to commercialize space technologies.

 

How many of the above is/are correct?

Ques:4

The Human Development Report is published by which of the following organizations?

Ques:5

Consider the following with reference to the minerals that are classified as critical minerals:

1. Lithium
2. Tin
3. Phosphorus
4. Graphite

 

How many of the above is/are correct?

Ques:6

Consider the following missiles in of Indian Armed Forces:

	Missile	Type
1.	HAMMER	Air to Ground Missile
2.	SCALP	Air launched Cruise Missile
3.	METEOR	Air to Air Missile

 

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

Ques:7

Consider the following statements regarding Starlink project: 

1. It is a satellite internet constellation project developed by SpaceX to provide high-speed broadband internet globally, especially in remote areas.
2. Starlink satellites are communication satellites orbiting in a geosynchronous orbit.
3. These satellites are impeding the work of astronomers by creating radio noise.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Ques:8

Consider the following Indian operations against Pakistan:

	Operation	Context
1.	Ablaze	1947 Indo-Pak War
2.	Cactus Lily	1965 Indo-Pak War
3.	Safed Sagar	1999 Kargil Conflict

 

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

Ques:9

Consider the following statements regarding the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002:

1. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) can arrest individuals without a warrant if they have material evidence suggesting involvement in money laundering.
2. Under PMLA, the burden of proof lies with the prosecution to establish that a property is linked to money laundering.

Which of the statements above is/are is correct?

Ques:10

The island of Colonsay, recently seen in news is located in: