02-Dec-24: UPSC Current Affairs Daily Quiz

Which of the following statements are correct in respect of the Goods and Services Tax (GST):

1. It was introduced with 101^st constitutional amendment.
2. Central Excise Duty was subsumed under the GST.
3. Only Central Government is responsible for GST compliance in India.

Select the answer using the code given below:

Consider the following with reference to the Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs):

1. Election Commission of India (ECI) is responsible for the use and regulation of EVMs in India.
2. EVM was first introduced in Indian elections on a trial basis in 2010.
3. EVM is powered by battery-operated systems during an election.

How many of the above is/are correct?

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Consider the following statements:

1. The BRICS formally came into existence in 1975 by the India.
2. BRICS summit aims to discuss military alliances and strategic defence deals only.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following with reference to ‘The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)’:

1. John Marshall was the founder of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).
2. The main objective of the ASI is to excavate and preserve ancient monuments and sites.
3. Harappa was discovered by the Archaeological Survey of India in 1921.

How many of the above is/are correct?

Section 218 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) 2023 deals with:

Consider the following statements regarding Repo rate:

1. The repo rate is the interest rate at which the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) lends money to commercial banks.
2. An increase in the repo rate typically makes borrowing cheaper for businesses and individuals, pointing towards a contractionary monetary policy.

Which of the statements above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Ajmer Sharif Dargah:

1. The Dargah is dedicated to the Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti.
2. The Urs festival, commemorating the death anniversary of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti, is one of the most prominent events held at the Dargah.

Which of the statements above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti:

1. He was a prominent Sufi saint who introduced the Chishti order in India.
2. His shrine in Ajmer is a major pilgrimage site for people of all faiths.
3. He was a contemporary of Babur.
4. He authored the famous Persian epic Masnavi-e Ma'navi.

How many of the above statements are correct?

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