Daily Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC IAS Prelims :01 JUNE 2024
Q 1. Consider the following.
1.Exit poll is a special type of survey which is done after all the phases of an election.
2.Opinion polls are released before elections.
How many statements given above is/are correct?
(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both
(D) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans - a
exit poll is a survey conducted with voters immediately after they have exited the polling stations where they cast their votes in an election. The purpose of an exit poll is to gauge how people voted and to gather demographic data about the electorate.
Opinion poll is a survey of public opinion from a particular sample of the population before election
Q 2. Consider the following.
1.Vivekananda Rock Memorial was built by Eknath Ranade. Eknath Ranade was a member of the 2.Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh.
How many statements given above is/are correct?
(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both
(D) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans - c
Vivekananda Rock Memorial is a monument and popular tourist attraction in Kanyakumari, India's southernmost tip. The memorial is a popular destination for pilgrims and tourists alike. It is known for its stunning views of the sunrise and sunset over the Indian Ocean.
Q 3. Consider the following.
1.The dispute over Kashmir has been going on between India and Pakistan since independence.
2.The problem was that the people of Kashmir were Muslims and the ruler was a Hindu, due to which there was a rebellion in Kashmir.
How many statements given above is/are correct?
(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both
(D) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans- b
This is a term used in India to refer to the part of Kashmir that is administered by Pakistan. It's a sensitive political issue between India and Pakista.The dispute over Kashmir has been going on between India and Pakistan since 1947.
Q 4. Consider the following.
1.Rafah is a city located in the Gaza Control area of Palestine.
2.In recent times, Israel has been continuously attacking, which is being opposed globally.
How many statements given above is/are correct?
(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both
(D) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans- c
Q 5. Consider the following statements with respect to Radhika Sen.
1.She is currently in the Indian Army and is posted in the African country Republic of Congo. 2.Recently, she was given The United Nations Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award 2023.
How many statements given above is/are correct?
(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both
(D) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans - c
Major Radhika Sen was born in Himachal Pradesh in 1993. She is currently in the Indian Army and is posted in the African country Republic of Congo. Recently, she was given The United Nations Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award 2023. This award was given to her by Antonio Guterres, the current Secretary-General of the United Nations.
Q 6. Consider the following statements with respect to Election Commission of India.
1.Election Commission of India The Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners are appointed by the President of India.
2.The tenure of the Chief Election Commissioner is 6 years or till the age of 65 years
How many statements given above is/are correct?
(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both
(D) Neither 1 nor 2
Q 7. Consider the following.
1.Papua New Guinea is a country located in the South Pacific Ocean.
2.Recently, a large number of landslides have occurred in Papua New Guinea ,The reason for the landslides is excessive rainfall.
How many statements given above is/are correct?
(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both
(D) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans- cPapua New Guinea is a country located in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. Papua New Guinea occupies the eastern half of the island of New Guinea, as well as numerous offshore islands. Papua New Guinea shares a border with Indonesia to the west and is separated from Australia to the south by the Torres Strait.
Q 8. Consider the following statements with respect to The Pravaah Portal.
1.The Pravaah Portal is a centralised web-based platform launched by the Reserve Bank of India.
2.The Pravaah Portal will provide a secure and streamlined way for individuals and entities to apply for various regulatory approvals, licenses, or authorizations from the RBI.
How many statements given above is/are correct?
(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both
(D) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans- bPravaah Portal is a secure and centralized web-based platform launched by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in May 2024. Its purpose is to streamline the process of applying for various regulatory approvals and clearances from the RBI.
Q 9. Consider the following statements with respect to Golden rice.
1.Golden rice is a variety of rice genetically engineered to produce beta-carotene, a precursor of vitamin A.
2.It is intended to be a nutritional supplement for people in areas where vitamin A deficiency is a health problem.
How many statements given above is/are correct?
(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both
(D) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans - cGolden rice is a genetically modified rice variety that has been developed to produce beta-carotene, a precursor of vitamin A, in the edible parts of the rice.Golden rice was created as a potential solution to vitamin A deficiency, which is a significant public health problem in many developing countries, particularly in Southeast Asia and Africa
Q 10. Consider the following statements with respect to Amazon Rainforest.
1.Amazon Rainforest The Amazon Rainforest, also called the Amazon jungle, is a moist broadleaf tropical rainforest that covers most of the Amazon basin of South America.
2.Amazon forest is facing a number of threats, including deforestation, climate change, and pollution.
How many statements given above is/are correct?
(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both
(D) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans - c
Amazon Rainforest covers an area of approximately 5.5 million square kilometers. It is primarily located in Brazil, where about 60% of the rainforest is situated. The Amazon basin extends into the surrounding countries.Amazon Rainforest is called luns of earth .