10 PM Daily UPSC Current Affairs 21st July – 2024 | Revision Test

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We are posting 10 PM Daily UPSC Current Affairs 21st July MCQs for today. On a daily basis, we post 10 MCQs, based on daily current affairs from PIB, The Hindu, Indian Express, DTE, TOI, and Live Mint.

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Question No. 1

Which one of the following is the primary objective of the e-FAST India initiative?

APromote the use of electric cars for personal transportation

BFacilitate collaboration for freight electrification at scale

CDevelop renewable energy sources for rural areas

DCreate a network of electric buses for public transport

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Question No. 2

Operation Dhanush II, seen in the news recently, is –

AA nationwide campaign to promote archery sports in India

BA joint naval exercise between India and Sri Lanka

CAn anti-corruption drive targeting government officials

DAn anti-infiltration operation by the Indian Army along the Line of Control

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Question No. 3

With reference to Designing Innovative Solutions for Holistic Access to Justice (DISHA) programme, consider the following statements:
1.It aims to reduce pendency of cases in courts.
2.Tele-Law is one of its core components.
3.It also aims to secure justice as given in the Preamble and under Articles 39A, 14, and 21 of the Constitution of India.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

A1 and 2 only

B2 and 3 only

C1 and 3 only

D1, 2 and 3

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Question No. 4

Which one of the following accounts in the balance of payments records a trade deficit?

ACapital Account

BFinancial Account

CCurrent Account

DReserve Account

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Question No. 5

Consider the following statements with respect to the Cauvery River:
1.The Cauvery River originates from Andhra Pradesh.
2.Krishna is not a tributary of the Cauvery River.
3.The Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) functions are storage, apportionment, regulation and control of Cauvery waters.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

A1 and 2 only

B2 and 3 only

C1 and 3 only

D1, 2 and 3

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Question No. 6

Positive Indigenisation List (PIL) was seen in the news recently, is:

AA list of imported defence items that are approved for use by the Indian armed forces.

BA catalogue of defence technologies India is willing to export to friendly nations.

CA register of foreign defence companies allowed to operate in India.

DA list of defence items that will only be procured from domestic manufacturers after specified timelines.

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Question No. 7

With reference to the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, consider the following statements:
1.As per the Act, adolescents aged 16 and above are exempted from trying as adults even if they are accused of committing a heinous offence.
2.The Act emphasizes holding adolescent offenders accountable while prioritizing rehabilitation.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

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Question No. 8

Which one of the following bodies of water does Oman border?

ARed Sea

BMediterranean Sea

CArabian Sea

DCaspian Sea

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Question No. 9

Consider the following statements regarding the Nalanda University:
1.The university was founded by Chandragupta II.
2.Hiuen Tsang visited Nalanda during the reign of Harshavardhan.
3.The library of Nalanda University was called Dharmaganja.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

A1 only

B2 only

C1 and 2 only

D2 and 3 only

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Question No. 10

The term ‘zero-dose children’ refers to:

AChildren who have not received any routine immunization services.

BChildren who have only received the Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccine at birth.

CChildren under 5 years old who are unvaccinated against measles.

DChildren who have received some vaccines but not completed the full immunization schedule.

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