18-Feb-25: UPSC Current Affairs Daily Quiz With Answers

Ques:1

Which of the following statements are not correct in respect of the Chief Minister of Delhi:

1. The Chief Minister of Delhi is responsible for all subjects under the State List.
2. 42th constitutional amendment granted Delhi the status of a Union Territory with a Legislative Assembly and a Council of Ministers.
3. Chief Minister of Delhi has the power to dissolve the Delhi Legislative Assembly before the completion of its tenure.

Select the answer using the code given below:

Ques:2

Consider the following with reference to the committee members who select the Chief Election Commissioners:

1. Prime minister
2. Leader of Opposition
3. Chief justice of India
4. Home Minister

How many of the above is/are correct?

Ques:3

Which of the following was the primary cause of the Tulip Revolution in Kyrgyzstan in 2005?

Ques:4

Consider the following with reference to the earthquake waves:

1. The P-waves travel faster than S-waves and can move through both solids and liquids.
2. S-waves can travel only through solids.
3. Surface waves cause the most destruction during an earthquake.
4. P-waves and S-waves originate from the epicentre, while surface waves originate from the earthquake's focus.

How many of the above is/are correct?

Ques:5

Consider the following with reference to Foreign Institutional Investment (FII) outflows:

1. The FII outflows can lead to a decrease in the value of the local currency.
2. FII outflows are generally a sign of growing investor confidence in the domestic market.
3. The primary cause of FII outflows is the increase in global commodity prices.

How many of the above is/are correct?

Ques:6

Consider the following statements regarding Cancer…

1. Cancer is a single disease with a single cause and cure.
2. It typically results from a single mutation in a cell’s DNA.
3. Tobacco smoke contains chemicals like benzene and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, which can cause DNA mutations leading to cancer development.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Ques:7

Consider the following statements regarding Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC):

1. DICGC provides deposit insurance cover for depositors in member banks up to a maximum limit of Rs. 5 lakh per depositor per bank.
2. DICGC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).

Which of the statements above is/are INCORRECT?

Ques:8

Consider the following statements regarding Human Papillomavirus (HPV):

1. HPV is an RNA virus that infects epithelial tissues.
2. It primarily spreads through respiratory droplets.
3. Certain types of HPV can increase the risk of developing several types of cancer, including cervical cancer.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Ques:9

Consider the following statements regarding earthquakes:

1. Earthquakes are primarily caused by the sudden release of energy in the Earth's crust, creating seismic waves.
2. Earthquakes occur exclusively at tectonic plate boundaries, making it easy to predict their location and timing.

Which of the statements above is/are correct?

Ques:10

Consider the following statements regarding Seismic waves:

1. Primary (P) waves are the fastest seismic waves and can travel through both solids and liquids.
2. Secondary (S) waves are slower than P waves and can only travel through solids.
3. Surface waves are the most destructive and cause the majority of the shaking felt during an earthquake.

How many of the above statements are correct?