Daily Current Affairs Quiz For UPSC

Question No. 1

With reference to Palk Bay Scheme, consider the following statements:
1. It is a centrally sponsored scheme.
2. It is a scheme specific to only Tamil Nadu.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

Question No. 2

With reference to Recirculatory Aquaculture System (RAS) Technology, consider the following statements:
1. This method is used for high- density culture of various species of fish, utilizing minimum land area and water.
2. The capital cost of starting a RAS is much lower as compared to traditional ponds and raceways.
3. RAS requires a constant uninterrupted power supply.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 and 2 only

B2 and 3 only

C1 and 3 only

D1, 2 and 3

Question No. 3

With reference to Dhole, consider the following statements:
1. The species is limited to Eastern and Western Ghats in India.
2. It is listed as Schedule II species under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

Question No. 4

Tiger Triumph is a tri-service military exercise between India and which other country?

AUSA

BFrance

CGermany

DUK

Question No. 5

With reference to Sandalwood, consider the following statements:
1. India contributes majority of Sandalwood trade in the world.
2. Sandalwood has anti-bacterial, anti-biotic & anti-cancer properties.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

Question No. 6

Green Ribbon Initiative was seen in news recently. The initiative is launched for which of the following?

AThe initiative aims to improve the adoption of green technologies in construction sector.

BThe initiative aims to protect the forest cover all over the world.

CThe initiative intends to convert all conventional vehicles into electric ones within a decade.

DThe initiative intends to raise awareness on Mental Health as part of the activities being taken up during the Mental Health Awareness Week.

Question No. 7

With reference to High Court Judges, consider the following statements:
1. The retirement age of High Court judges is equivalent to Supreme Court judges I.e. 65 years.
2. They are appointed by the Governor of the state.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

Question No. 8

With reference to Current Emissions, consider the following statements:
1. China has the highest per capita emissions, followed by India.
2. India ranked third in total Greenhouse emissions in the world.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

Question No. 9

With reference to Global Minimum Corporate Tax, consider the following statements:
1. It will cover firms with global sales above 20 bn Euros ($23 billion) and profit margins above 10%.
2. Recently 136 countries agreed to enforce a pact to impose a minimum corporate tax rate of 15%. India is yet to join this group.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

Question No. 10

With reference to Public Accounts Committee (PAC), consider the following statements:
1. It is the youngest parliamentary committee in India.
2. Annual Finance Accounts of Government of India is examined by PAC.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

10 PM Daily Current Affairs Quiz | October 12th 2021

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