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

Ques:1

Consider the following statements Current Account Deficit:

1. It indicates that the country is importing more goods and services than it is exporting.
2. A persistent current account deficit can lead to a depreciation of the country's currency.

Which of the statements above is/are correct?

Ques:2

The city of Homs was recently in news because of sectarian violence. It is located in…

Ques:3

Consider the following statements:

1. The Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES) is released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI).
2. The urban-rural gap in Monthly Per Capita Consumption Expenditure (MPCE) has declined since 2011-12.

Which of the statements above is/are correct?

Ques:4

Consider the following statements regarding Siang River:

1. It is a transboundary river that flows through China and India.
2. It originates in the Manasarovar Lake region, near Mount Kailash.
3. It is a left bank tributary of the Brahmaputra River.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Ques:5

Consider the following countries:

1. Norway
2. Russia
3. France
4. Poland

How many of the above are the littoral countries of the Baltic Sea?

Ques:6

Which of the following statements are correct in respect of New Education Policy (NEP) 2020:

1.  NEP 2020 introduces "Bagless Days" for students to promote sports and vocational activities.
2. Mother tongue or regional language is the proposed medium of instruction for children up to Grade 5 under NEP 2020.
3. The focus of the National Assessment Centre (PARAKH) proposed under NEP 2020 is to develop a unified system for school assessments.

 

Select the answer using the code given below:

Ques:7

Which ministry is responsible for implementing Project Elephant in India?

Ques:8

Consider the following with reference to the types of cases investigated by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI):

1. Anti-Corruption Cases
2. Electoral disputes
3. Special Crimes
4. Economic Offenses

 

How many of the above is/are correct?

Ques:9

Consider the following statements:

1. The Article 21A of the Indian Constitution was amended to include the Right to Education.
2. Right to Education Act cover the children in the age group of 3–10 years.

 

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Ques:10

Under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, what is the highest level of protection given to certain species?