19-Dec-23: UPSC Current Affairs Daily Quiz

Regarding the National Green Tribunal (NGT), consider the following statements:

1. The Chairperson of NGT is appointed by the Central Government in consultation with Chief Justice of India (CJI).
2. The NGT has four places of sittings.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Regarding the Comptroller and Auditor-General of India (CAG), consider the following statements:

1. It is the head of the Indian audit & account department and chief Guardian of public purse.
2. Article 148 of the Indian constitution broadly deals with the CAG appointment, oath and conditions of service.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

In the context of Indian polity, which of the following cases is associated with the Anti-defection law?

 In the context of Indian economy, consider the following statements:

1. Generally direct taxation is progressive in effect.
2. The canon of certainty is not embodied in direct taxation.
3. Direct taxation can serve as a good instrument of anti-inflationary fiscal policy.

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

Regarding the Prevention of Money-Laundering Act (PMLA), consider the following statements:

1. It was enacted in response to India’s global commitment (Vienna Convention) to combat the menace of money laundering.
2. One of the purposes is to confiscate and seize proceeds of crime that are laundered, generated or acquired through criminal activities.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding ‘Valparai Plateau’

1. It is located in Wayanad district of Kerala.
2. It consists of Anamalai Tiger Reserve.
3. It is one of the wettest places in Kerala.

How many of the above-mentioned statements are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding ‘Akash Missile System’

1. Akash is a mid-range surface-to-air missile (SAM) system built by India’s state-owned Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
2. The Akash weapon system can simultaneously engage multiple targets in group mode or autonomous mode.
3. The Akash Missile System is being developed to replace the existing S-400 system that was bought by India.

 How many of the above-mentioned statements are correct?

Which one of the statements given below can best describe the term ‘Attaining Criticality’ by a nuclear reactor?

Which of the following BEST describes the location of Oman?

Which one of the following statements best describe the ‘Radon’ gas?