30-May-26: UPSC Current Affairs Daily Quiz With Answers

Ques:1

Which of the following statements are correct in respect of President of the United States?

1. The President is both the Head of State and Head of Government.
2. The President is elected indirectly through the Electoral College.
3. The President can remain in office for more than two elected terms.

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Ques:2

Consider the following statements:

Statement 1: The CBI derives its legal powers from the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946.

Statement 2: The CBI can investigate offences in a State without the consent of the concerned State Government.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Ques:3

Consider the following statements:

Statement I: The CISF is responsible for providing security to critical infrastructure and public sector undertakings in India.

Statement II: The CISF was established under an Act of Parliament in 1968.

Statement III: The CISF provides security cover to airports, metro networks, and certain private sector establishments.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Ques:4

Consider the following with reference to India–Myanmar border:

1. Among the Indian states sharing a border with Myanmar, only one does not share a border with China.
2. Manipur shares a longer border with Myanmar than Nagaland.
3. The Free Movement Regime (FMR) was introduced to facilitate movement of people living along the India–Myanmar border.

How many of the above is/are correct?

Ques:5

The QUAD was revived in 2017 after a hiatus since 2008. What was the primary reason for its initial disbanding?

Ques:6

Which one of the following best explains the primary objective behind establishing Special NIA Courts?

Ques:7

With reference to the Long Period Average (LPA) rainfall used by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), consider the following statements:

1. LPA represents the average rainfall received over a specified reference period.
2. The current LPA for the Southwest Monsoon season is based on the period 1971–2020.
3. LPA is revised annually by the India Meteorological Department.

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Ques:8

Which of the following statements are correct regarding air-conditioner (AC) fires?

1. Prolonged operation of ACs during periods of high ambient temperature can increase the risk of overheating and fire.
2. Short-circuiting in electrical systems can generate excessive heat capable of melting wires and igniting fires.

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Ques:9

Consider the following statements:

Statement I: A decline in the inflation rate does not necessarily imply a decline in the general price level.

Statement II: Inflation rate measures the rate of change in the general price level over a period of time.

Statement III: A lower inflation rate always means goods and services become cheaper than before.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Ques:10

Consider the following statements regarding the MSCI Global Standard Index:

1. It is a benchmark index widely tracked by global institutional investors.
2. Changes in the index composition can influence capital flows into and out of constituent stocks.
3. The inclusion of a stock in the index may lead to buying by passive investment funds tracking the index.
4. The index is maintained by the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

How many of the above statements are correct?