10 PM UPSC Current Affairs Quiz 16 March, 2024

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Question No. 1

With reference to the Directorate of Enforcement (ED), consider the following statements:
1.It is a specialized financial investigation agency functioning under the Ministry of Home Affairs.
2.It is responsible for enforcing Income Tax Act, 1961.
3.Investigation of financial frauds and money laundering falls under the purview of the Directorate of Enforcement.
How many of the statements given above are correct?

AOnly one

BOnly two

CAll three

DNone

Question No. 2

The primary function of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is to:

AManage and allocate spectrum resources for telecom services.

BOperate and maintain government-owned telecom infrastructure.

CDirectly provide telecom services to consumers.

DRegulate the telecommunications sector in India.

Question No. 3

Consider the following statements:
1.Tracking inflation and adjusting wages and pensions.
2.Comparing the cost of living in different regions.
3.Measuring the overall health of the economy.
4.Setting individual tax rates.
For how many of the above purposes is the Consumer Price Index (CPI) used?

AOnly one

BOnly two

COnly three

DAll four

Question No. 4

What does the term “Completely Built Unit” (CBU) refer to in the context of international trade?

AA partially assembled product requiring further work before use.

BRaw materials used in the manufacturing process.

CA finished product that is ready to use upon import.

DA product that is manufactured in one country and then exported in parts to another country for final assembly.

Question No. 5

A country experiencing a large trade deficit due to rising imports might see:

AAn appreciation of its domestic currency.

BA depreciation of its domestic currency

CNo significant impact on its currency exchange rate.

DAn increase in its foreign exchange reserves.

Question No. 6

Consider the following statements:
1.Iron ore refers to naturally occurring rocks and minerals that contain enough iron to be economically extracted and processed.
2.Limonite, an iron oxide, has the highest iron content.
3.Iron ore serves as a crucial raw material for steel-making.
4.In recent years, China has become a major importer of Indian iron ore.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

A1, 2 and 3 only

B1 and 3 only

C1, 3 and 4 only

D1, 2, 3 and 4

Question No. 7

With reference to the Model Code of Conduct (MCC), consider the following statements:
1.These are rules that only govern the conduct of civil servants during election periods.
2.The Election Commission of India is responsible for enforcing the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) during elections.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

Question No. 8

Consider the following statements with respect to the Competition Commission of India (CCI):
1.It has been established under Competition Act, 2002.
2.It can impose penalties on businesses found to be engaged in the violation of tax laws.
3.It regulates the prices set by businesses.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

A1 and 2 only

B1 only

C2 and 3 only

D2 only

Question No. 9

With reference to the Lyme disease, consider the following statements:
1.It is a vector-borne infectious disease.
2.It is primarily transmitted to humans through the bite of infected black-legged ticks, often referred to as deer ticks.
3.The standard treatment for Lyme disease is an antibiotic taken as a pill.
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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