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

Ques:1

Which of the following statements are correct in respect of ‘The National Credit Framework (NCrF)’:

 

1. It aims to help higher education institutions balance vocational and skill training and knowledge-generating academic pursuits.
2. The NCrF gives students the flexibility to earn credits from National Cadet Corps and National Service Scheme activities.
3. The NCrF helps institutions to remain flexible but reduces their competitiveness.

 

Select the answer using the code given below:

Ques:2

What does the Retraction Index quantify?

Ques:3

Consider the following with reference to the sectors involved in the collaboration at the Summit of the Future:

 

1. Agricultural practices
2. Energy transition
3. Sustainable development

 

How many of the above is/are correct?

Ques:4

Which of the following best reflects the meaning of the term "constructive possession"?

Ques:5

Consider the following with reference to ‘The Office of the Governor’:

1. The Chief Justice of India appoints the Governor.
2. The minimum age required to become a governor of state is 30 years.
3. The President of India administers the oath of office to the Governor.
4. Article 213 deals with the ordinance-making power of the Governor.

How many of the above is/are correct?

Ques:6

Consider the following movies regarding India’s official entries for the Best International Feature Film category at Academy Awards (Oscars):

	Year	India’s official entry to the Oscars
1.	2022	Kantara
2.	2023	Jallikattu
3.	2024	Laapataa Ladies

 

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

Ques:7

Which of the following Pacific Island nation signed a climate and security treaty with Australia to provide a pathway for migration of its citizens amid risk of submergence due to rising sea water?

Ques:8

Consider the following statements regarding Film Federation of India:

1. It is a statutory body under the Ministry of Information Broadcasting.
2. It presents the annual National Film Awards.
3. It selects India’s official entry to the Oscars every year.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Ques:9

Consider the following statements regarding the planet Venus:

1. It has the highest surface temperature than any other planet in the solar system.
2. It is the planet with the highest atmospheric pressure in the solar system.

 Which of the statements above is/are correct?

Ques:10

Consider the following cities or places in news:  

	City/Place	Country
1.	Beirut	Lebanon
2.	Wilmington	USA
3.	Funafuti	Indonesia

 

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?