14-Jun-24: UPSC Current Affairs Daily Quiz

Consider the following statements regarding ‘Goods and Services Taxes Council (GST) Council’

1. It is a constitutional body set up under Article 246A of the constitution.
2. The members of the Council include the Union Finance Minister (chairperson), the Union Minister of State (Finance) from the Centre, and Minister in charge of finance/taxation from states.
3. The recommendations of the GST Council are binding of Union and State Governments.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Which one of the following institutions/organisations releases ‘Prime Global Cities Index Q1 2024’ report?

Consider following statements regarding ‘Mercy Petition’

1. A convict can present a mercy petition to the President of India under Article 72 of the Constitution of India.
2. There is no time limit given in the two Articles of 72 and 161 for Mercy Plea.
3. Supreme Court cannot interfere in the Mercy Petition of a convict.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding ‘European Court of Justice (ECJ)’

1. It was founded in 1992 after the Treaty of Paris.
2. It is situated in Brussels, Belgium.
3. The senior most judge becomes the president of the Court.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following rivers

1. Po River
2. Tiber River
3. Rhone River
4. Rhine River
5. Adige River
6. Arno River

How many of the above-mentioned river flow through ‘Italy’?

What is PA-100 AST System mentioned in news?

Consider the following statements

1. Women  spend 25% more time in poor health compared to men.
2. 31% of women are at a high-risk of an HPV infection after birth.
3. Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is a sexually transmitted infection that can affect both men and women.

How many of the above statements is/are incorrect?

At the 77th World Health Assembly, the Truenat platform, originating from India, garnered acclaim for its pivotal role in addressing tuberculosis. Which of the following accurately characterizes the Truenat platform's contribution?

Which of the following statements about e-Insurance Account (eIA) is true?

With reference to National Testing Agency (NTA), consider the following statements

1. It is a autonomous organisation established in 2017.
2. NTA also develops assessment frameworks and tools for educational institutions.
3.  It creates  a question bank for all subjects using modern techniques.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?