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

Ques:1

Which of the following statements are correct in respect of BrahMos missile:

1. It can be launched from land, sea, sub-sea and air platforms.
2. It is a supersonic cruise missile developed jointly by India and Russia.
3. It can carry both conventional and nuclear warheads.

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Ques:2

Consider the following with reference to the International Monetary Fund (IMF):

1. The IMF was established in 1944 during the Bretton Woods Conference.
2. Its primary purpose is to provide long-term development loans to developing countries.
3. It provides short-term financial assistance to member countries facing balance of payments problems.

How many of the above is/are correct?

Ques:3

Consider the following with reference to the Wagah-Attari border crossing:

1. It is the only road border crossing between India and Pakistan.
2. The famous Beating Retreat ceremony is conducted here daily.
3. It is located near the city of Amritsar in India and Lahore in Pakistan.
4. It serves as a key trade and transit point between India and Pakistan.

How many of the above is/are correct?

Ques:4

Consider the following with reference to the Prime Minister’s Overarching Scheme for Holistic Nourishment (POSHAN):

1. POSHAN aims to reduce stunting, undernutrition, anemia, and low birth weight in children.
2. It was launched by the Ministry of Women and Child Development in 2018.
3. POSHAN integrates and converges various nutrition-related schemes across different ministries.

How many of the above is/are incorrect?

Ques:5

Methanol is primarily produced by:

Ques:6

With reference to recent research on vaccines and their broader health impacts, consider the following statements:

1. The shingles vaccine may reduce the risk of both cardiovascular diseases and dementia.
2. The varicella-zoster virus, which causes chickenpox and shingles, remains dormant in the body and can reactivate later in life.
3. Shingrix is a live attenuated vaccine, while Zostavax is based on recombinant technology.
4. Some studies have found associations between reduced dementia risk and common vaccines such as diphtheria, pneumococcal, and hepatitis A.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Ques:7

With reference to tariffs and their impact on the Indian economy, consider the following statements:

1. High tariffs in India have protected inefficient domestic producers by limiting foreign competition.
2. A simplified tariff structure with fewer and uniform rates leads to better economic efficiency.
3. Reducing tariffs can lead to lower consumer prices and encourage industrial competitiveness.

How many of the statements given above is/are correct?

Ques:8

With reference to India’s VAIBHAV and VAJRA fellowship programmes, consider the following statements:

1. The VAIBHAV fellowship aims to attract Indian scientists from the diaspora to engage in collaborative research with Indian institutions.
2. The VAJRA fellowship is designed to invite foreign scientists to collaborate with Indian researchers and strengthen international research networks.
3. Both fellowship programmes focus solely on research in the fields of technology and engineering.

How many of the above statement is/are incorrect?

Ques:9

With reference to the National Defence Fund (NDF), consider the following statements

1. Prime Minister is the Treasurer of the Fund.
2. All contributions towards NDF are exempt from Income Tax.

Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?

Ques:10

Which of the following statements is true about the Coller-Dolittle Prize?