10 PM Daily UPSC Current Affairs Quiz - January 15th, 2024

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Marking Pattern

Correct Answer : 2

Wrong Answer : -0.66

Time Left :5

Question No. 1

In the context of International Relations, what does a Letter of Arrangement (LoA) signify?

AA legally binding contract between two parties.

BA formal agreement outlining terms and conditions for a future contract.

CA non-binding document expressing intent to collaborate.

DA letter of credit used in international trade transactions.

Question No. 2

With reference to the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP), consider the following statements:
1.It aims to reduce air pollution levels across India by 20-30% by 2025-26.
2.Carbon monoxide and ozone are the focus pollutant under the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP).
3.Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change is the nodal agency for the implementation of the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP).
Which of the statements give above are correct?

A1 and 2 only

B2 and 3 only

C1 and 3 only

D1, 2 and 3

Question No. 3

With reference to the Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), consider the following statements:
1.It is the resistance of microorganisms to an antimicrobial agent.
2.E. coli has become resistant to the latest generation of antibiotics.
3.Acquired antimicrobial resistance is caused by the structural characteristics of microbes.
How many of the statements given above are correct?

AOnly one

BOnly two

CAll three

DNone

Question No. 4

With reference to India-UAE relations, consider the following statements:
1.Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the Central Bank of the UAE have agreed to establish a framework for enabling the use of their local currencies for cross-border transactions.
2.UAE supports India’s bid for entry in the UNSC.
3.UAE is India’s second-largest trading partner.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

A1 and 2 only

B2 and 3 only

C1 and 3 only

D1, 2 and 3

Question No. 5

Consider the following statements with reference to India’s aviation sector:
1.India has become the third-largest domestic aviation market in the world.
2.UDAN Scheme aims to improve the international footprint of India-based airline services.
Which of the statements(s) given above is/are correct?

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

Question No. 6

With reference to the Indian Polity, consider the following statements:
1.Remission refers to sending a case back to a lower court or authority for reconsideration or further action.
2.The President can grant pardon to the sentence of any person.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

Question No. 7

Consider the following statements:
1.There are no written grounds or procedures in the Constitution for removing governors.
2.In SR Bommai vs. Union of India, the Supreme Court has ruled that the determination of whether the State Government has the majority should be assessed on the floor of the House and not solely based on the subjective assessment of the Governor.
3.As per the Government of India Act 1858, the governor acted in accordance with the advice of Ministers of a province’s legislature, but retained special responsibilities and discretionary power.
How many of the statements given above are correct?

AOnly one

BOnly two

CAll three

DNone

Question No. 8

AOnly one pair

BOnly two pairs

CAll three pairs

DNone

Question No. 9

Consider the following:
1.Reduced Fiscal Flexibility
2.Increased Risk of Default
3.Crowding In Investment
4.Credit Rating Downgrades
Which of the above will likely be the consequences when a state carries a substantial burden of debt?

A2, 3 and 4 only

B1 and 4 only

C1, 2 and 4 only

D2 and 3 only

Question No. 10

Consider the following components:
1.Non-Proliferation
2.Disarmament
3.Nuclear Material Security
How many of the above are the components of the Global Nuclear Order (GNO)?

AOnly one

BOnly two

CAll three

DNone

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