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

Ques:1

Which of the following statements are correct in respect to ‘Israel-Lebanon relations’:

 

1. The Red line is a boundary drawn by United Nations between Israel and Lebanon.
2. The Shebaa Farms area is a disputed territory between Israel and Lebanon.
3. The Litani River, a point of contention between Israel and Lebanon is located in Lebanon.

 

Select the answer using the code given below:

Ques:2

Consider the following with reference to ‘Make in India campaign’:

 

1. Developing modern infrastructure is the main pillar of the 'Make in India' campaign.
2. Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) is responsible for coordinating the 'Make in India' campaign.
3. Real estate is a focus area under the 'Make in India' initiative.

 

How many of the above is/are correct?

Ques:3

What does the Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) primarily certify?

Ques:4

Consider the following with reference to ‘The Electoral Bond’:

 

1. The maximum amount of money that can be donated to a political party through an electoral bond is ₹25 lakhs.
2. Election Commission of India (ECI) has the authority to monitor political donations made through electoral bonds.
3. Only political parties can purchase the electoral bonds.
4. The electoral bonds are valid for 45 days after issuance.

 

How many of the above is/are correct?

Ques:5

Which of the following international body is responsible for setting safety standards for nuclear plants, including Zaporizhzhia?

Ques:6

Consider the following militia groups active in West Asia:

	Group Name	Country
1.	Hezbollah	Yemen
2.	Hamas	Palestine
3.	Houthi	Lebanon

Which of the pairs above is/are correctly matched?

Ques:7

Consider the following statements regarding Stem Cells:

1. Stem cells are the cells which have the capability of differentiating into various specialised cell types in the body.
2. Induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells are derived from adult somatic cells and reprogrammed to behave like embryonic stem cells.
3. Stem cells can be used to treat auto-immune diseases like type 1 diabetes.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Ques:8

Consider the following statements regarding Atal pension Yojana:

1. Indian citizens aged 20 to 40 years with a bank account can join Atal Pension Yojana.
2. It provides a lifelong guaranteed minimum monthly pension of Rs. 1000 to Rs. 5000 from the age of 60.
3. After the death of subscriber, same pension amount is guaranteed for life to the spouse.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Ques:9

Consider the following statements regarding rice varieties grown in India:

1. Pusa-44 is a high yielding variety of paddy which grows in 120-125 days.
2. Pusa-2090 is a result of the cross between Pusa-44 and CB-501, which is an early maturing Japonica rice line.  

Which of the statements above is/are correct?

Ques:10

Jamali Kamali mosque and tomb is located in: