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

Ques:1

Consider the following statements regarding Regenerative Farming:

1. Regenerative farming is an agricultural approach aimed at improving the health of soil and the ecosystem.
2. It focuses on practices such as crop rotation, cover cropping, and reducing soil disturbance to enhance biodiversity and soil fertility.

Which of the statements above is/are correct?

Ques:2

With reference to river Teesta, consider the following statements:

1. The source of river Teesta is the same as that of Brahmaputra but it flows through the Sikkim.
2. River Rangeet originates in Sikkim and it is a tributary of river Teesta.
3. River Teesta flows into Bay of Bengal on the border of India and Bangladesh.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Ques:3

Consider the following statements regarding National Human Rights Commission (NHRC):

1. It is a constitutional body established under Part III of the Indian Constitution.
2. The Chairperson of NHRC must be a retired Chief Justice of India.
3. The NHRC has the power to punish violators of human rights and enforce its decisions.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Ques:4

Consider the following statements regarding Governor of a state in India:

1. The Governor of a state is appointed by the President of India and holds office during the pleasure of the President.
2. The qualifications for a Governor include that they must be at least 35 years old and a resident of the state where they are appointed.

Which of the statements above is/are correct?

Ques:5

Who presided the 1924 Congress session in Belagavi?

Ques:6

Which of the following statements are correct in respect of the Galwan Valley region:

 

1. The Galwan Valley is located in the Western Himalayas.
2. The Galwan River flows through Ladakh region.
3. Karakoram Range borders the Galwan Valley to the north.

 

Select the answer using the code given below:

Ques:7

Which nuclear test was conducted during Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s tenure as Prime Minister?

Ques:8

Consider the following with reference to the powers of the Chief Justice of India:

 

1. Appoint other judges of the Supreme Court
2. Appoint judges of the High Court
3. Remove judges of the Supreme Court

 

How many of the above is/are correct?

Ques:9

Which of the following conventions is associated with the International Labour Organization (ILO)?

Ques:10

Consider the following with reference to the function of the Governor:

 

1. Appointing the Chief Minister
2. Dissolving the State Legislative Assembly
3. Presiding over the meetings of the State Cabinet
4. Sending reports to the President about the functioning of the state

 

How many of the above is/are correct?