10 PM Daily UPSC Current Affairs 1st September - 2024

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We are posting 10 PM Daily UPSC Current Affairs 1st September 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

In the context of International Relations, ‘Strategic Partnership’ refers to:

AThe formalization of trade agreements and tariff reductions between two countries to boost economic ties.

BA long-term partnership between two countries covering defence, economics, technology, and diplomacy to achieve shared strategic goals.

CAn agreement between two countries to support each other’s political campaigns and electoral processes.

DA temporary alliance formed between countries to address specific short-term military conflicts or regional disputes.

Question No. 2

The primary goal of the ‘Fit India Movement’ is to:

APromote competitive sports

BIncrease tourism in India

CEncourage physical activity in daily life

DDevelop new fitness equipment

Question No. 3

In the context of the criminal justice system, the term ‘Plea Bargaining’ refers to:

AA mandatory legal requirement for all accused individuals to confess to their crimes before a trial can proceed.

BThe negotiation between a defendant and prosecutor where the defendant agrees to plead guilty to a lesser charge in exchange for a lighter sentence.

CThe practice of appealing a court decision to a higher court.

DA judicial procedure where the judge decides the sentence before the trial begins, based on preliminary evidence presented by both parties.

Question No. 4

AUnited States, Canada, United Kingdom, and Australia

BUnited States, Japan, India, and Australia

CChina, Russia, India, and Brazil

DUnited States, South Korea, Japan, and India

Question No. 5

‘Codon de-optimisation’ technique is used to develop vaccine. It involves:

AAltering the protein structure by changing the amino acid sequence to enhance vaccine efficacy.

BAltering the genetic code of the virus to weaken it without changing the proteins it produces.

CIncreasing the frequency of the most common codons to boost protein expression for stronger immune responses.

DUsing chemical modifications to deactivate viral proteins, preventing replication entirely.

Question No. 6

Which one of the following organizations established the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS)?

AFederation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA)

BInternational Olympic Committee (IOC)

CWorld Anti-Doping Agency (WADA)

DUnited Nations (UN)

Question No. 7

Consider the following statements regarding the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY):
1.The primary objective of PMJDY is to ensure comprehensive financial inclusion by providing access to banking services to every household in India.
2.Only savings accounts can be opened under the PMJDY.
3.There is no requirement for a minimum balance to open PMJDY account.
4.The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is responsible for implementing the PMJDY.
How many of the statements given above are correct?

AOnly one

BOnly two

COnly three

DAll four

Question No. 8

AEastern Russia

BNorthern Russia

CWestern Russia

DSouthern Russia

Question No. 9

Consider the following statements regarding the National Industrial Corridor Development Programme (NICDP):
1.It aims to enhance India’s manufacturing competitiveness by developing industrial cities with world-class infrastructure.
2.The programme includes the development of 10 industrial corridors across India.
3.National Industrial Corridor Development and Implementation Trust (NICDIT) is responsible for coordinating and unified development of all industrial corridors under NICDP.
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. 10

Consider the following statements:
1.A nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) is a submarine used for attack missions.
2.INS Arighat, a nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine, has enhanced propulsion and missile capabilities compared to the INS Arihant.
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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