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

Ques:1

Consider the following statements regarding BrahMos missile:

1. It is a supersonic medium range ballistic missile with a flight range up to 290-km.
2. It can be launched from land, sea and air.

Which of the statements above is/are is correct?

Ques:2

Consider the following statements regarding Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM):

1. It is an executive body set up by the Delhi government for better co-ordination, research, identification and resolution of problems surrounding the air quality index.
2. It is composed of a chairperson and two members, one technical and one administrative.

Which of the statements above is/are is correct?

Ques:3

Extended Fund Facility (EEF) is related to the provisions of lending/financing by which one of the following?

Ques:4

The Karregutta Hills are located on the border of …

Ques:5

Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF) is related to the provisions of lending/financing by which one of the following?

Ques:6

Which of the following statements are correct in respect of the state-specific manufacturing parks:

1. In-house capabilities for prototype development should be created within these parks.
2. State-specific manufacturing parks should be equipped with modern facilities for quick setup of new units.
3. These parks should only focus on the service sector.

 

Select the answer using the code given below:

Ques:7

Consider the following with reference to the semiconductors:

1. Silicon is commonly used as a semiconductor material.
2. Gallium arsenide is the most common material for manufacturing integrated circuits.
3. Doping a semiconductor increases the number of free electrons or holes in the material.

 

How many of the above is/are correct?

Ques:8

The 74th Amendment introduced the concept of Municipalities. Which of the following is not one of the types of Municipalities defined under the amendment?

Ques:9

Consider the following with reference to "Make in India" initiative:

1. One of the goals of the initiative is to increase India’s manufacturing output to 25% of GDP by 2022.
2. The initiative excludes foreign companies from setting up manufacturing units in India.
3. "Make in India" encourages the creation of 100 million jobs by 2025.
4. The Ministry of Commerce and Industry is responsible for its implementation.

 

How many of the above is/are correct?

Ques:10

Consider the following with reference to Article 19(1)(a) of the Indian Constitution:

1. Article 19(1)(a) guarantees the freedom of speech and expression to every citizen of India.
2. Reasonable restrictions on the freedom of speech and expression can be imposed under Article 19(2) in the interest of national security, public order, and morality.
3. The freedom of speech and expression includes the right to freedom of press.

 

How many of the above is/are correct?