23-Jan-25: UPSC Current Affairs Daily Quiz

Consider the following countries

1. India
2. USA
3. Russia
4. China

How many of the above are part of Indo-Pacific Economic Framework?

Consider the following statements regarding Ramsar Sites:

1. Ramsar Sites are wetlands designated under the Ramsar Convention, an international treaty aimed at the conservation and sustainable use of wetlands.
2. India has the largest number of Ramsar Sites in the World.
3. Both Centre and State governments can designate and declare a wetland as Ramsar Site in India.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Scramjet Engines:

1. A Scramjet (Supersonic Combustion Ramjet) engine operates efficiently at hypersonic speeds by using atmospheric oxygen for combustion.
2. Scramjet engines are designed to operate from a stationary position and can take off without assistance from other propulsion systems.

Which of the statements above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding India-USA trade relations:

1. The United States has become India's largest trading partner in recent years.
2. India maintains a trade deficit with USA, importing significantly more goods and services than it exports.

Which of the statements above is/are correct?

How is the National Green Tribunal (NGT) different from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)?

1. The NGT has been established by an Act whereas the CPCB has been created by an executive order of the Government.
2. The NGT provides environmental justice and helps reduce the burden of litigation in the higher courts whereas the CPCB promotes cleanliness of streams and wells, and aims to improve the quality of air in the country.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following with reference to the taxes that are covered under the Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA):

1. Estate Tax
2. Property Tax
3. Value Added Tax

Select the answer using the code given below:

Under the Kyoto Protocol, which mechanism allows developed countries to invest in emission reduction projects in developing countries?

Which of the following statements are not correct in respect of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC)?

1. It is a permanent body constituted for a specific purposes, such as examining specific bills or issues.
2. The JPC is constituted by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha and the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.
3. The recommendations of the JPC are binding on the government.

Select the answer using the code given below:

Consider the following with reference to ‘The World economic forum (WEF)’:

1. The World Economic Forum (WEF) was established in 1971 as a non-governmental organization.
2. It is headquartered in Paris.
3. The primary focus of WEF 2025 is climate action and global economic recovery.
4. WEF engages leaders from governments, businesses, and civil society to shape global agendas.

How many of the above is/are correct?

Consider the following with reference to ‘The Minimum Support Price (MSP):

1. The Government of India fixes MSP based on the recommendations of the National Food Security Mission (NFSM).
2. MSP is applicable to all crops grown in India.
3. It is calculated based on factors like the cost of production, demand-supply balance, and international price trends.

How many of the above is/are correct?