22-Jan-25: UPSC Current Affairs Daily Quiz

Consider the following with reference to ‘The Indus Water Treaty (IWT)’:

1. The Indus Water Treaty was signed between India and Pakistan in 1960 with the World Bank as a mediator.
2. Under the treaty, India is allowed to build hydroelectric plants on the eastern rivers, subject to certain conditions regarding water flow.
3. The allocation of water under the treaty is based on the "usage rights" of the rivers, with no consideration for future population growth in the respective countries.
4. The treaty established the Indus Commission, which meets every three years to discuss issues related to the river system.

How many of the above is/are correct?

Consider the following with reference to ‘The NIFTY’:

1. The NIFTY is managed and calculated by National Stock Exchange (NSE).
2. As of recent years, Consumer Goods has the highest weightage in the NIFTY 50 index (as of recent years).
3. NIFTY 50 index was launched in 1992.

How many of the above is/are correct?

Which of the following programs was launched specifically to deal with Left-Wing Extremism (LWE) in India?

Consider the following with reference to the speaker of the Lok Sabha as per Indian constitution:

1. The Speaker is required to be a member of the Rajya Sabha at the time of their election.
2. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha can cast a vote in the case of a tie, but their vote is not considered a casting vote.
3. If a member of the Lok Sabha resigns, the Speaker can accept or reject the resignation, but the Speaker’s decision is final.

How many of the above is/are correct?

What is one of the major recommendations from the Hema Committee Report?

Consider the following statements regarding Citizenship in India:

1. A person can acquire Indian citizenship by birth, descent, registration, or naturalization.
2. The Indian Constitution outlines the provisions for acquiring and losing Indian citizenship.
3. The Indian Constitution permits dual citizenship.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding World Health Organization (WHO):

1. The WHO is the organ of the United Nations responsible for international public health.
2. The headquarters of the WHO is located in Geneva, Switzerland.

Which of the statements above is/ are correct?

Consider the following rivers:

1. Indus
2. Chenab
3. Jhelum
4. Beas
5. Ravi
6. Sutlej

As per the Indus Waters Treaty, India has an unrestricted access from which of the above rivers?

Consider the following statements regarding Grey Market:

1. The Grey Market refers to the unofficial market where financial instruments, such as IPO shares, are traded before their official listing on the stock exchange.
2. Transactions in the Grey Market are not regulated by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI).

Which of the statements above is/ are correct?

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