18-Jan-25: UPSC Current Affairs Daily Quiz

Consider the following with reference to purpose of adjusting the CPI for inflation?

1. To determine the actual purchasing power of the currency.
2. To assess the overall economic growth of a country.
3. To calculate the interest rates for loans.
4. To compare the cost of living across different time periods.

How many of the above is/are correct?

Which of the following statements are correct in respect of materials on which the Indus Valley script has been found?

1. Seals made of steatite or copper with carved inscriptions.
2. Clay tablets, which may have been used for record-keeping.
3. Metal objects, such as swords and tools, on which the script was etched.

Select the answer using the code given below:

Consider the following statements:

1. In the context of economic growth, Incremental Capital Output Ratio (ICOR) reflects the relationship between capital accumulation and output growth.
2. An improvement in Incremental Capital Output Ratio (ICOR) signifies that the economy is using capital more efficiently to increase production.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

John Marshall's work led to the establishment of the study of which ancient civilization in India?

Consider the following with reference to authorities who can file a complaint with the Lokpal:

1. Any citizen of India
2. Only government employees and officials
3. Only members of Parliament and Legislatures

How many of the above is/are correct?

Consider the following:

1. Future of Work
2. Academic Readiness
3. Economic Transformation
4. Skill Fit

How many of the above are indicators used for the QS World Future Skills Index?

Consider the following statements regarding the Solar Cycle:

1. The solar cycle is an approximately 11-year cycle of changes in the Sun's activity, including variations in sunspots, solar flares, and solar radiation.
2. During the peak of the solar cycle, known as the solar maximum, sunspot activity is at its lowest.

Which of the statements above is/ are correct?

Which of the following is the main limitation of using Body-Mass Index (BMI) as a measure of health?

Consider the following statements regarding Layers of the Sun:

1. The core is the innermost layer and is responsible for producing most of the Sun's energy through nuclear fusion.
2. The Sun's corona is its outermost layer and is visible during a total solar eclipse as a bright, glowing halo.

Which of the statements above is/ are correct?

According to the constitution, the President address both the houses of Parliament …

1. Before the declaration of General Election (Lok Sabha) by the Election Commission.
2. At the beginning of the first Session after each general election when the reconstituted Lok Sabha meets for the first time.
3. At beginning of the first session of each year.
4. At the beginning of each parliamentary session.

Which of the statements above is/are correct?