Daily Current Affairs Quiz With Answers : 31 Aug 2024

Ques:1

Consider the following:

Arihant Class

Kalvari Class

Shishumar Class

Sindhughosh Class

How many of the above class of submarines are in operation with the Indian Navy?

Ques:2

Which of the following best describe Anti-Dumping Duty?

(a) Tax imposed on luxury goods to reduce their consumption and import. (b) Subsidy provided to domestic companies to enhance their competitiveness and exports. (c) Tariff imposed by a government on foreign imports that are sold at less than their fair market value. (d) Penalty imposed on foreign companies for violating intellectual property rights.

Ques:3

Consider the following statements regarding Copyright Act 1957:

It provides the author with legal rights to reproduce, adapt or translate his/her work.

Ownership of the copyright lapses upon the death of the author.

Which of the statements above is/are correct?

Ques:4

The central Civil Service Board (CSB) is headed by …

(a) Prime Minister of India (b) Secretary, Department of Personnel (c) Cabinet Secretary (d) Minister of Home Affairs

Ques:5

Consider the following statements regarding NASA’s Endurance Mission:

It was launched in 2022, with aim to measure Earth’s global electric potential.

Observations of the mission are used to measure planet-wide electric field.

Which of the above statement/s is/are correct?

Ques:6

Consider the following with reference to the conditions that cause ‘Cyclone’?

Coriolis Force

High Atmospheric Pressure

Low Humidity

Low Vertical Wind Shear

How many of the above is/are correct?

Ques:7

Consider the following statements with reference to ‘The PM SHRI scheme’:

It aims to improve secondary and senior secondary education.

It targets schools in urban areas only.

How many of the above is/are correct?

Ques:8

Consider the following with reference to the 'Core Sector’ in the Indian economy?

Crude Oil

Coal

Pharmaceuticals

Cement

How many of the above is/are the core sectors of India?

Ques:9

Which of the following is a key component of the fund utilization under ‘Samagra Shiksha Scheme’?

a) Developing digital infrastructure in schools b) Offering cash prizes to top-performing students c) Providing loans to students d) Establishing new higher education institutions

Ques:10

Consider the following statements with reference to ‘The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT)’:

It was established under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.

Its primary aim is to issue licenses for new companies.

Appeals against the orders of the NCLT can be made to High Court of the respective state.

How many of the above is/are correct?

31-Aug-24: UPSC Current Affairs Daily Quiz With Answers

Consider the following: Arihant Class Kalvari Class Shishumar Class Sindhughosh Class How many of the above class of submarines are in operation with the Indian Navy?

Which of the following best describe Anti-Dumping Duty?

Consider the following statements regarding Copyright Act 1957: It provides the author with legal rights to reproduce, adapt or translate his/her work. Ownership of the copyright lapses upon the death of the author. Which of the statements above is/are correct?

The central Civil Service Board (CSB) is headed by …

Consider the following statements regarding NASA’s Endurance Mission: It was launched in 2022, with aim to measure Earth’s global electric potential. Observations of the mission are used to measure planet-wide electric field. Which of the above statement/s is/are correct?

Consider the following with reference to the conditions that cause ‘Cyclone’? Coriolis Force High Atmospheric Pressure Low Humidity Low Vertical Wind Shear How many of the above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements with reference to ‘The PM SHRI scheme’: It aims to improve secondary and senior secondary education. It targets schools in urban areas only. How many of the above is/are correct?

Consider the following with reference to the 'Core Sector’ in the Indian economy? Crude Oil Coal Pharmaceuticals Cement How many of the above is/are the core sectors of India?