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

Ques:1

Consider the following with reference to the Governor of a State in India:

1. The Governor must be a resident of the State for at least five years before his appointment.
2. The Governor can hold office for an indefinite period, subject to the discretion of the President.
3. The Governor can act independently without instructions from the President in most cases.

 

How many of the above is/are correct?

Ques:2

Which of the following statements are correct in respect of Kargil War?

1. The war was fought primarily by the Indian Army and the Indian Air Force.
2. The LoC was crossed by regular Pakistani Army troops disguised as militants.
3. The war led to improved India-Pakistan diplomatic relations immediately after the conflict

 

Select the answer using the code given below:

Ques:3

Which ministry oversees the implementation of MPLADS?

Ques:4

Consider the following with reference to the Parliamentary Standing Committees:

1. Members of these committees are appointed by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha and the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.
2. The committees dissolve after every session of Parliament.
3. They are permanent committees of Parliament.

 

How many of the above is/are correct?

Ques:5

The District Mineral Foundation (DMF) was established under which Act?

Ques:6

What is the correct definition of diglossia?

Ques:7

With respect to One Rank One Pension (OROP), consider the following statements

1. OROP ensures that all armed forces personnel retiring at the same rank receive the same pension, regardless of their retirement date.
2. The Supreme Court in Indian Ex-Servicemen Movement v Union of India Case, affirmed the constitutional validity of the OROP scheme.

Which of the above statements is/are correct

Ques:8

With respect to Overseas citizenship of India (OCI), consider the following statements

1. OCI holders are allowed to vote in Indian elections
2. OCI is equivalent to full Indian dual citizenship.
3. OCI holders are allowed to enter India without a visa.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

Ques:9

What is the primary role of the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI)?

Ques:10

With reference to Soyabean, consider the following statements

1. It is a Rabi crop in India.
2. Madhya Pradesh is the top producer of soybean in India, followed by Maharashtra and Rajasthan.
3. It contributes 25% to the global edible oil.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?