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

Ques:1

Which of the following statement best describes Albedo Effect?

Ques:2

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Ques:3

Which of the following statement best describes Gravitational Lensing?

Ques:4

Consider the following:

1. Stronger
2. Corrosion free
3. Lightweight

Which of the above are the advantages of using Carbon Fibre over metals in automobile industry?

Ques:5

Consider the following countries:

1. Russia
2. Canada
3. Finland
4. Sweden

How many of the above are littoral to the Arctic Ocean?

Ques:6

Which of the following statements are correct in respect of Deputy Chief Minister:

 

1. The Deputy Chief Minister must be a member of the ruling party.
2. Bihar was the first state to appoint a Deputy Chief Minister in India
3. State Legislative Assembly holds the power to remove a Deputy Chief Minister in India.

 

Select the answer using the code given below:

Ques:7

Who appoints the Director of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)?

Ques:8

Consider the following with reference to the functions of the Rajya Sabha:

 

1. Law-making
2. Discussion of national issues
3. Ratification of treaties
4. Formation of the Cabinet

 

How many of the above is/are correct?

Ques:9

Who was the Sikh ruler who contributed to the golden plating of the Golden Temple?

Ques:10

Consider the following with reference to ‘The Constitution of India’:

 

1. The Constitution of India came into force on November 26, 1949.
2. The Constitution of India provides for a unitary system of government only.
3. The 86th amendment is the longest amendment to the Indian Constitution.
4. The Article 368 of the Indian Constitution deals with the amendment process.

 

How many of the above is/are correct?