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

Ques:1

Which of the following statements are correct in respect of the Simlipal Tiger Reserve:

1. Simlipal Tiger Reserve is located in Mayurbhanj district of Madhya Pradesh.
2. Subarnarekha river flows through the Simlipal Tiger Reserve.
3. Simlipal Tiger Reserve is the part of  Eastern Ghats.

 

Select the answer using the code given below:

Ques:2

Consider the following with reference to the State Public Civil Services Commission in India:

1. The report of the commission is submitted to the Chief Minister of the State.
2. The tenure of the chairman of the commission  is 4 years or until the age of 60, whichever is earlier.
3. The recommendations made by the commission are binding on the state government.

 

How many of the above is/are not correct?

Ques:3

Aktau city, recently seen in news is situated in…

Ques:4

Consider the following with reference to the Indian Constitution:

1. The Indian Constitution declares India as a confederation of States.
2. The Indian Constitution is rigid.
3. The idea of the "Constitutional Amendment" was borrowed from the South Africa.
4. The term "secular" was added to the Preamble of the Indian Constitution by the 44th Amendment.

 

How many of the above is/are correct?

Ques:5

Consider the following statements:

1. 150 from the Lok Sabha or 75 from the Rajya Sabha are required to sign a motion to initiate impeachment proceedings against a judge in India
2.  Only four judges so far have been found guilty for their “misbehaviour” under the impeachment proceedings.

 

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Ques:6

Which of the following best describes the H-1 B visa program recently seen in news?

Ques:7

Consider the following statements regarding the Harappan site Lothal:

1. Lothal is known for its dockyard and bead-making.
2. Items such as seals, terracotta figurines, and rice grains were found at the site.
3. National Maritime Heritage Complex will be developed at the site.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Ques:8

Consider the following statements regarding Chloromethane:

1. It is also known as methyl chloride and has been used as a refrigerant and solvent.
2. Exposure to high levels of chloromethane gas can have harmful effects on the central nervous system.

Which of the statements above is/are correct?

Ques:9

What does the term export utilisation refer to in the context of international trade?

Ques:10

Consider the following statements regarding employee attrition:

1. Employee attrition refers to the gradual reduction in an organization’s workforce due to resignations, retirements, or other natural causes without replacement.
2. High employee attrition rates are always beneficial as they create opportunities for new talent to join the organization.

Which of the statements above is/are correct?