Daily Current Affairs Quiz With Answers : 29 Jul 2024

Ques:1

With reference to reservations, consider the following statements

It was in 1990, when V. P. Singh was Prime Minister, that 27% reservation for OBC was implemented in central government employment based on Mandal Commission.

The 27% reservation for OBC was upheld by the Supreme Court in the Indra Sawhney case.

The criteria for identifying a person as part of the creamy layer is based on the recommendations of the Justice Ram Nandan Prasad Committee.

How many of the above statements is/are incorrect?

Ques:2

Consider the following statements

Statement 1: Oxygen concentration rapidly increases instead of decreasing in the underwater region called Abyssal zone.

Statement 2: Polymetallic nodules are transporting electric charges that split water molecules around them, releasing oxygen.

Select the correct answer from the options below:

a) Both the statements are correct and Statement 2 is the correct explanation for the Statement 1. b) Both the statements are correct but Statement 2 is not the correct explanation for the Statement 1. c) Statement 1 is true but Statement 2 is false. d) Statement 2 is true but Statement 1 is false.

Ques:3

Consider the following statements

Triton and Pluto had a common origin before Neptune pulled Triton to itself.

Triton is the moon of Uranus while Ariel is the moon of Neptune.

Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?

Ques:4

Which of the following statements best describes the Clarion-Clipperton Zone?

a) The Clarion-Clipperton Zone is a shallow coastal area known for its high biodiversity and rich marine life. b) The Clarion-Clipperton Zone is a deep-sea region located in the central Pacific Ocean, known for its extensive deposits of polymetallic nodules. c) The Clarion-Clipperton Zone is a tropical coral reef system located in the Indian Ocean. d) The Clarion-Clipperton Zone is a zone of active hydrothermal vent communities located in the Atlantic Ocean.

Ques:5

What does Calling Name Presentation (CNAP) allow in telephone communications?

a) CNAP enables users to block their phone number from appearing on the recipient's caller ID. b) CNAP allows the recipient of a call to see the caller's name along with their phone number on the caller ID display. c) CNAP provides encryption for phone calls to ensure secure communication between parties. d) CNAP is a feature that automatically redirects calls to voicemail when the recipient is unavailable.

Ques:6

**Which one of the following statements about lithium is not correct?**

a) Lithium is the lightest metal on the periodic table. b) Lithium salts are sometimes prescribed to treat bipolar disorder. c) It has the lowest specific heat capacity of any solid element. d) Lithium is highly reactive with water.

Ques:7

In which of the following situations might an individual typically need a Tax Clearance Certificate in India?

a) When applying for a home loan b) When leaving India to settle abroad permanently c) When starting a new job d) When buying a vehicle

Ques:8

Consider the following statements regarding power generations in India

Private sector owns 33% of India’s installed power generation capacity (on June 2024).

Growth in India’s energy demand grew by 5% from the year 2021-22 to 2022-23.

Carbon emission from India’s grid electricity decreased by 9% from 2013-14 to 2022-23.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Ques:9

Consider the following statements regarding National Initiative for Proficiency in Reading with Understanding and Numeracy (NIPUN)

The mission uses a three-tier implementation mechanism from national to school level.

The mission aims to achieve its goals by the end of the academic year 2025-2026.

The mission exclusively targets government schools and does not involve private educational institutions.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Ques:10

Recently, ‘Monastery of Saint Hilarion’ was in the news for which one of the following reasons?

a) Destruction in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict b) Dispute for ownership between Armenia and Azerbaijan c) Inclusion in UNESCO’s World Heritage Site list d) Removal from UNESCO’s World Heritage Site list

29-Jul-24: UPSC Current Affairs Daily Quiz With Answers

Consider the following statements Triton and Pluto had a common origin before Neptune pulled Triton to itself. Triton is the moon of Uranus while Ariel is the moon of Neptune. Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?