08-Nov-24: UPSC Current Affairs Daily Quiz

Which of the following statements are correct in respect of the Article 370 of the Indian Constitution (now repealed):

1. Article 370 allowed Jammu and Kashmir to have its own constitution.
2. Part XXI of the Indian Constitution included Article 370.
3. Article 35A was also revoked alongside Article 370 to change the special status of Jammu and Kashmir.

Select the answer using the code given below:

What does the term ‘waqf’ primarily means?

Consider the following with reference to the causes for holding a byelection:

1. The term of the representative ends
2. A change in government policy
3. The country decides to hold an emergency election
4. A representative resigns or passes away

How many of the above is/are correct?

Which of the following is the central principle of the ‘Chevron Doctrine’?

Consider the following with reference to ‘The parliamentary resolution’:

1. A parliamentary resolution is a type of law that creates a new tax.
2. A statutory resolution is a type of parliamentary resolution in India.
3. A constitutional amendment resolution requires a two-thirds majority of members present and voting, plus a majority of the total membership.

How many of the above is/are correct?

Which of the following statements is not correct regarding the Village Defence Groups (VDGs) introduced in Jammu & Kashmir in 2020?

‘Zo Community’ is not found in which one of the following states of India?

Which of the following statements about business liquidation is not correct?

Consider the following countries

1. Australia
2. Brunei
3. Indonesia
4. Chile
5. Mexico
6. Thailand
7. UK

How many of the above countries are members of ‘Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)’?

Consider the following statements about the Index of Industrial Production (IIP)

1. The IIP is calculated quarterly and is used to gauge the performance of sectors like manufacturing, mining, and electricity.
2. Manufacturing has the highest weight in the IIP, making it the most influential sector on the index.
3. IIP data is often used to assess the short-term economic health of India, indicating fluctuations in industrial output.

Which of the above statements are correct?