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

Ques:1

____________ is the closest any human-made object has ever gone to the Sun.

Ques:2

The PSLV-C60 Mission of ISRO is associated with …

Ques:3

Which of the following is the primary objective of Direct Tax Vivad se Vishwas Scheme (DTVSV), 2024:

Ques:4

Consider the following statements regarding Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV):

  1. It is the second generation launch vehicle of India developed by ISRO.
  2. It is the first Indian launch vehicle to be equipped with liquid stages.

Which of the statements above is/are correct?

Ques:5

Consider the following statements regarding layers of the Sun:

  1. The Sun’s photosphere is the layer from which most of its visible light is emitted.
  2. The corona is the outermost layer of the Sun, where nuclear fusion takes place.

Which of the statements above is/are correct?

Ques:6

Consider the following pairs:

 

 

Forces

Primary Function

1.

Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)

Maintaining law and order, especially during civil unrest, riots, and protests.

2.

National Security Guard (NSG)

Guarding the open borders with Nepal and Bhutan to prevent illegal activities such as human trafficking, etc.

3.

Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)

Guarding public sector enterprises such as airports, seaports, and nuclear power plants.

4.

Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB)

Handling operations against terrorism, including countering attacks, hijacks, and hostage rescues.

 

How many of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?

Ques:7

Which of the following statements are correct in respect of ISRO's Space Dock Mission:

 

  1. The goal of ISRO's Space Dock Mission is to develop reusable launch vehicles only.
  2. Russia and China have their own capability in Space Docking Technology.
  3. PS4-Orbital Experiment Module (POEM-4) payloads will also onboard the PSLV-C60 SpaDeX mission.

 

Select the answer using the code given below:

Ques:8

Under which act does the RBI have the authority to approve the appointment of a CEO in a bank?

Ques:9

Consider the following with reference to women’s World rapid chess championship:

 

  1. Koneru Humpy from Vijayawada won the women’s World rapid chess championship.
  2. Konneru defeated Indonesia’s Irene Sukandar in the final round.
  3. This is Humpy's second World Rapid title, having won her first in 2019.

 

How many of the above is/are correct?

Ques:10

Consider the following with reference to the types of drugs covered under ‘The Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940’:

 

  1. Over-the-counter (OTC) drugs
  2. Prescription drugs
  3. Only controlled substances

 

How many of the above is/are correct?