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

Ques:1

With reference to EV’s, consider the following statements

1. They release substantially larger numbers of small plastic particles in the atmosphere than conventional ones.
2. Electric vehicles are significantly heavier than conventional petrol vehicles.
3. Road transport accounts for almost 10% of global GHG emissions.

How many of the above statements is/are incorrect?

Ques:2

With reference to K2-18b, consider the following statements:

1. According to scientists, it is a habitable exoplanet.
2. It is 120 light years away from Earth.
3. Dimethyl sulfide (DMS) is a gas that, on Earth, is primarily produced by marine plankton.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

Ques:3

Consider the following statements

1. The F-1 visa is a non-immigrant category for students attending academic institutions in the US, while the M-1 visa covers vocational and non-academic programmes.
2. F-1 visas account for over 90 per cent of US student visas annually.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Ques:4

The GENIUS Act is related to which of the following?

Ques:5

Which of the following best describes Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicles (UCAVs)?

Ques:6

Consider the following with reference to the use of non-kinetic tools in modern warfare:

1. Cyber warfare is considered a non-kinetic tool as it disrupts enemy communication without physical destruction.
2. Economic sanctions are a form of non-kinetic warfare aimed at weakening the opponent’s economy.
3. Psychological operations (psy-ops) use misinformation to influence the morale of enemy troops and civilians.
4. Use of drones equipped with missiles is a non-kinetic method of warfare.

How many of the above is/are correct?

Ques:7

Which of the following is the principle behind RT-PCR testing for COVID-19?

Ques:8

Consider the following with reference to the World Health Organization (WHO) and its mandate:

1. WHO was established in 1948 as a specialized agency of the United Nations.
2. Its primary objective is to coordinate international public health efforts and provide leadership on global health matters.
3. WHO has the authority to enforce international health regulations on member countries.

How many of the above is/are correct?

Ques:9

Consider the following statements:

1. Maoism emphasizes the role of the peasantry as the main revolutionary force.
2. Maoism also focuses on the urban proletariat as the sole revolutionary class.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Ques:10

Which of the following statements are correct in respect of the use of weapons in Operation Sindoor:

1. Indian forces used the Dragunov sniper rifle to target militants at long ranges.
2. Operation Sindoor was not conducted in the Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir.
3. It included coordinated actions near the Line of Control (LoC) with Pakistan.

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