04-Apr-24: UPSC Current Affairs Daily Quiz

With reference to voter verifiable paper audit trail (VVPAT), consider the following statements

1. The machine allows voters to verify if their vote has been cast in favor of the intended candidate.
2. The Printed ballot consists of slip which is visible for 7 seconds on VVPAT and encapsulates candidate name, number and party symbol.
3. The print on the ballot paper used lasts for more than five years.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements

1. The Doctrine of Colourable Legislation is a principle used to determine the legislative competence of laws enacted by various legislatures.
2. The Doctrine of Eclipse is a principle that safeguards the fundamental rights enshrined in the Indian Constitution.
3. The Doctrine of Pith and Substance stipulates that the union and the state legislatures should not encroach upon each other’s jurisdictions.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

With reference to Defamation, consider the following statements

1. Defamation is an offence under both the civil and criminal law.
2. The punishment for defamation is covered under Section 499 of IPC.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

With reference to Atomic clocks, consider the following statements

1. Carbon is the element commonly used in atomic clocks due to its stable atomic structure.
2. Atomic clocks maintain accuracy by counting the regular oscillations or vibrations of atoms.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements about the Group of Friends (GOF)

1. It was launched by India in 2022.
2. It aims to promote accountability for crimes against the Blue Helmets.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Recently, the ‘Khula’ system under Islamic law was in the news. It is related to which one of the following?

Which one of the followings best describes the term ‘Havana Syndrome’?

Consider the following statements regarding ‘Swell Waves’

1. A swell is the formation of long wavelength waves on the surface of the sea.
2. Local winds have a significant effect on the formation of these waves.
3. The wavelength of these waves happens to be several kilometers.

How many of the statements are correct?

Recently, the ‘OptiDrop’ platform was launched. It will help in the study of which one of the following?

If we consider Taiwan as the centre and move in clockwise direction. Arrange the following water bodies around the Taiwan in clockwise direction.

1. East China Sea
2. South China Sea
3. Luzon strait
4. Taiwan Strait
5. Philippines sea

Choose the correct code