11-Jan-25: UPSC Current Affairs Daily Quiz

Consider the following with reference to ‘The "Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat)":

1. The initiative encourages youth to participate in social welfare programs.
2. MY Bharat is a nationwide initiative focusing on urban youth exclusively.
3. It aims to provide a platform for youth to showcase their creativity and innovation.
4. It includes programs related to education, employment, and social welfare.

How many of the above is/are correct?

Consider the following with reference to ‘The Delimitation Commission in India’:

1. The  Delimitation Commission's role is to redefine the boundaries of parliamentary and assembly constituencies.
2. The Commission can change the number of constituencies in any state.
3. The Delimitation Commission was last constituted in 2002.

How many of the above is/are correct?

Which of the following statements are correct in respect of the Egypt-Israel Peace Treaty of 1979:

1. It was the first peace treaty signed between Israel and an Arab country.
2. Egypt regained control of the Sinai Peninsula as a result of the treaty.
3. The treaty was brokered by the United Nations.

Select the answer using the code given below:

Which of the following aspects is emphasized in India’s commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for this year’s National Youth Festival?

Consider the following with reference to the Supreme Court's ruling in the Suresh Mahajan vs State of Madhya Pradesh case:

1. The Supreme Court held that delimitation or formation of wards cannot be a legitimate reason to delay elections.
2. The Court emphasized that delimitation should be commenced well in advance to ensure timely elections.
3. The Supreme Court allowed the State Election Commission to delay elections beyond the five-year term of the outgoing body if delimitation was incomplete.

How many of the above is/are correct?

Which of the following best describes Santa Ana winds?

Consider the following protected areas:

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

Consider the following statements:

1. 2024 was the first calendar year to breach the 1.5^oC global warming threshold.
2. It marks the failure of 2015 Paris Agreement as the target is breached and is now over.

Which of the statements above is/are correct?

Which of the following tech giant is replacing the system of fact-checking labels from fact checkers to community notes:

Consider the following:

1. Prime Minister
2. Leader of Opposition in Lok Saba
3. Lok Sabha Speaker
4. Chief Justice of India

How many of the above are members of the Selection Committee for the selection of Chief Election Commissioner?