Daily Current Affairs Quiz With Answers : 20 Feb 2025

Ques:1

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

Deputy Chief Minister is appointed by the President under the article 239AA of the Indian Constitution.

There is no constitutional limit on the number of Deputy Chief Ministers a state can have.

The position of Deputy CM automatically grant authority to act as the Chief Minister in their absence.

Select the answer using the code given below:**

Ques:2

**Which of the following country is not a member of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)?**

Ques:3

Under Article 356, President’s Rule can be imposed in a state if:

(a) The President is not satisfied with the governance of the state (b) The Governor of the state recommends it (c) The state legislature passes a resolution for it (d) The Chief Minister of the state resigns

Ques:4

Which of the following is true about the benefits provided by Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY)?

(a) The scheme covers only inpatient hospitalization and medical procedures. (b) It covers outpatient care, including consultations with doctors. (c) The scheme is available to all citizens of India. (d) Only people from rural areas can avail of the scheme.

Ques:5

Consider the following with reference to measures needed to control inflation:

Increasing interest rates

Increasing money supply

Reducing government expenditure

How many of the above is/are correct?

Ques:6

Consider the following statements regarding Alzheimer’s disease:

It is a progressive brain disorder characterised by buildup of amyloid beta plaques.

It is the most common cause of dementia in the world.

Which of the statements above is/are correct?

Ques:7

Consider the following statements regarding Sea Ice:

Sea ice refers to the free-floating ice in the polar regions.

Sea ice plays a crucial role in cooling the planet by trapping existing heat in the ocean.

Which of the statements above is/are correct?

Ques:8

Consider the following statements regarding Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI):

It is a statutory body responsible for regulating and developing the insurance industry in India.

IRDAI’s functions include protecting policyholders’ interests, setting guidelines for insurers, and promoting fair practices in the sector.

The headquarters of IRDAI is located in Mumbai.

Which of the statements above is/are correct?

Ques:9

Arrange the following schemes under Phase – I of Bharatmala Pariyojana in decreasing order based on their length (km):

Expressways

Economic Corridors

Inter-corridors & feeder roads

Coastal & port connectivity roads

Select the correct option:

Ques:10

Consider the following countries:

Rwanda

Uganda

Tanzania

Democratic Republic of the Congo

How many of the above countries border the lake Kivu in Africa?

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

Which of the following country is not a member of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)?

Under Article 356, President’s Rule can be imposed in a state if:

Which of the following is true about the benefits provided by Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY)?

Consider the following with reference to measures needed to control inflation: Increasing interest rates Increasing money supply Reducing government expenditure How many of the above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Alzheimer’s disease: It is a progressive brain disorder characterised by buildup of amyloid beta plaques. It is the most common cause of dementia in the world. Which of the statements above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Sea Ice: Sea ice refers to the free-floating ice in the polar regions. Sea ice plays a crucial role in cooling the planet by trapping existing heat in the ocean. Which of the statements above is/are correct?

Arrange the following schemes under Phase – I of Bharatmala Pariyojana in decreasing order based on their length (km): Expressways Economic Corridors Inter-corridors & feeder roads Coastal & port connectivity roads Select the correct option:

Consider the following countries: Rwanda Uganda Tanzania Democratic Republic of the Congo How many of the above countries border the lake Kivu in Africa?