14-Jan-25: UPSC Current Affairs Daily Quiz

Consider the following statements regarding International Court of Justice (ICJ):

1. The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations.
2. It can settle disputes only between states and cannot address the cases involving individuals or private entities.
3. Its decisions are binding on all parties involved in a case.

How many of the above statements are correct?

The recently inaugurated Z-Morh tunnel connects…

Consider the following rivers:

1. Kalisindh
2. Banas
3. Parbati
4. Bina

How many of the above rivers are tributaries of Chambal River?

Consider the following statements regarding Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) for people above age 70:

1. People covered under Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) and Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme will not be eligible under the scheme.
2. People who are covered under the Employees State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) will be eligible to have both their existing cover and Ayushman Bharat.
3. People who have their own privately purchased insurance cover will be eligible to have the Ayushman Bharat cover as well.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Which of the following statement regarding Human Genome is correct?

Which of the following statements are correct in respect of Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Awards (PBSA):

1. The PBSA is the highest honor conferred upon overseas Indians by the Government of India.
2. The awards are given annually during the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) convention.
3. It recognizes significant contributions made by Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) and Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) in their respective fields.

Select the answer using the code given below:

Consider the following with reference to objectives of the Viksit Bharat Programme:

1. Achieving self-reliance in critical sectors such as defense and technology.
2. Eliminating income inequality across all states by 2030.
3. Promoting universal access to quality education and healthcare.

How many of the above is/are correct?

What does Rule 93(2) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, pertain to?

Consider the following with reference to ‘The United States (US) Presidential System’:

1. The President is both the Head of State and the Head of Government.
2. The system follows a strict separation of powers among the executive, legislative, and judicial branches.
3. The President is directly elected by the citizens through a nationwide popular vote.
4. The President has the power to veto bills passed by Congress.

How many of the above is/are correct?

Consider the following with reference to ‘The Mahakumbh Mela’:

1. The origin of the Mahakumbh Mela is linked to the Hindu mythological story of the Samudra Manthan (churning of the ocean).
2. The event is held exclusively at the Varanasi at the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati rivers.
3. The Mahakumbh Mela is celebrated once every 12 years at each of the four designated locations in India.

How many of the above is/are correct?