19-Dec-24: UPSC Current Affairs Daily Quiz With Answers

Ques:1

Consider the following with reference to the Line of Actual Control (LAC) between India and China:

 

1. Pangong Lake in the Western Sector has been a significant point of contention along the LAC.
2. Jawaharlal Nehru signed the Panchsheel Agreement with China in 1954.
3. Panchsheel Agreement, 1954 formalized the concept of the Line of Actual Control.
4. Operation Snow Leopard was launched during the 2020s India-China standoff in Ladakh.

 

How many of the above is/are correct?

Ques:2

Which of the following statements are correct in respect of India-Bangladesh borders:

 

1. The international border between Bangladesh and India passes through Padma River.
2. West Bengal of India has the longest border with Bangladesh.
3. Tripura does not share any border with Bangladesh.

 

Select the answer using the code given below:

Ques:3

Which of the following is not a method by which carbon credits can be generated?

Ques:4

Consider the following with reference to the powers not vested in the Election Commission of India:

 

1. Supervising elections to local bodies
2. Conducting elections to Parliament and State Legislatures
3. Monitoring the Model Code of Conduct

 

How many of the above is/are correct?

Ques:5

Article 29 of the Indian Constitution applies to which of the following types of educational institutions?

Ques:6

Consider the following instruments:

1. National Small Savings Fund (NSSF)
2. Provident Funds
3. Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGBs)

How many of the above are the instruments through which Government of India finances its fiscal deficit?

Ques:7

Consider the following statements regarding Common Murre:

1. The Common Murre is a seabird found primarily in the North Atlantic and North Pacific oceans.
2. It is known for its long-distance migrations and lives predominantly in tropical regions.

 Which of the statements above is/are correct?

Ques:8

Consider the following statements regarding Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGBs):

1. SGBs are debt securities issued by the State Bank of India (SBI) on behalf of the Government of India.
2. They can be traded in the secondary market.
3. The interest rate on SGBs is flexible and is determined by the amount of initial investment.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Ques:9

Consider the following statements regarding National Testing Agency (NTA):

1. It is an autonomous organization established by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, to conduct entrance examinations for higher educational institutions.
2. NTA is responsible for developing curriculum content and setting up school-level examination boards across India.

Which of the statements above is/are correct?

Ques:10

Consider the following offices under Government of India:

1. Central Vigilance Commissioner
2. Chairperson and Members of the National Human Rights Commission
3. Lokpal
4. CBI Director

The Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha is a member of selection committees of how many of the above offices?