10 PM UPSC Current Affairs Quiz 8 August, 2024
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Question No. 1
Which one of the following is a key feature of Zero Hour in the Parliament?
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Question No. 2
With reference to the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar award, consider the following statements:
1.It recognizes and honour outstanding and inspiring scientific, technological, and innovation contributions by researchers, technologists, and innovators.
2.Medicine, Agriculture, Environmental Science, and Technology are some of the categories available for the award.
3.Both Indian citizens and foreign nationals are eligible for the award.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
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Question No. 3
With reference to the India’s National Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI), consider the following statements:
1.It measures income inequality across different states.
2.Alkire-Foster methodology is used for calculating the National Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) in India.
3.Twelve indicators are included in India’s National Multidimensional Poverty Index.
4.Maternal health and bank accounts are included in India’s National MPI but they are not part of the Global MPI.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
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Question No. 4
Consider the following statements:
1.National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has the authority to declare a disaster as a national calamity in India.
2.Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (SFDRR) is followed by India for disaster risk reduction.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
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Question No. 5
Which one of the following statements is correct regarding the Kavach system used in Railways?
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Question No. 6
Consider the following statements:
1.The Great Barrier Reef is the largest living ecosystem in the world.
2.Ocean acidification contributes to coral bleaching by reducing the amount of oxygen in the water.
3.The most significant impact of coral bleaching is the increased fish populations due to reduced coral predation.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
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Question No. 7
The primary objective of ‘Operation Dudhi’ was to:
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Question No. 8
Consider the following statements:
1.The Lieutenant Governor (L-G) of Delhi has the authority to nominate aldermen to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) without requiring the aid and advice of the Delhi Government.
2.The power of the Lieutenant Governor to nominate aldermen to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi is established by the Constitution of India.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
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Question No. 9
Consider the following statements:
Statement-I: In India, killing of stray dogs by municipal authorities is prohibited.
Statement-II: Showing compassion for animals is a fundamental duty of every citizen, as enshrined in the Constitution.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
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Question No. 10
If indexation benefits are removed from Long-Term Capital Gains (LTCG) taxation, which one of the following strategies would likely become less attractive to investors?
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