31-Jan-25: UPSC Current Affairs Daily Quiz

Consider the following:

1. Plastic and Paper manufacturing
2. Cleansing agent
3. Animal feed production
4. Food Additive

Which of the above are the applications of Ammonia?

What is the primary objective of NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission?

Consider the following statements regarding Contempt of Court in India:

1. Contempt of Court in India is governed by the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971.
2. Civil contempt refers to wilful disobedience of a court order, while criminal contempt involves actions that scandalize or interfere with judicial proceedings.
3. The Supreme Court and High Courts have the power to punish for contempt under the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Axiom-4:

1. It is the fourth mission by SpaceX in collaboration with NASA.
2. It will carry an Indian to the International Space Station (ISS) for the first time.
3. The experience gained from this mission will help in India’s Gaganyaan mission.

How many of the statements above are correct?

Consider the following states in India:

1. Assam
2. Bihar
3. Sikkim
4. West Bengal

The Teesta River passes through which of the above states?

Consider the following with reference to primary function of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT):

1. Resolving disputes between corporate entities
2. Providing legal aid to corporate employees
3. Overseeing corporate taxation
4. Addressing industrial disputes

How many of the above is/are correct?

Which of the following statements are correct in respect of Indo-Lanka Accord:

1. Indo-Lanka Accord was signed between  Indira Gandhi and Ranasinghe Premadasa.
2. the primary aim of the Indo-Lanka Accord was to resolve the Sri Lankan Civil War and address Tamil grievances.
3. Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), the militant group in Sri Lanka opposed the accord.

Select the answer using the code given below:

Consider the following statements:

1. Rishikesh, Nashik, Prayagraj, Varanasi host the Kumbh Mela in India.
2. River Narmada is not associated with Mahakumbh Mela.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Under the Disaster Management Act, the term "disaster" specifically refers to...

Consider the following with reference to the Governor:

1. A person must have completed 30 years of age to be appointed as a Governor.
2. Chief Justice of the concerned High Court administers the oath of office to the Governor.
3. Article 161 of the Indian Constitution deals with the power of Governor to grant pardons and remissions.

How many of the above is/are correct?