16-May-23: UPSC Current Affairs Daily Quiz

Ques:1

With reference to Millets, consider the following statements

1. They are rich in lysine, isoleucine, methionine which are non-essential amino acids.
2. Evidences for these grains has been found in Indus civilization.
3. India is the largest producer of millet in the world.

Which of the above statements are correct?

Ques:2

With reference to Inflation in India, which of the following statements is correct?

Ques:3

With reference to Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF), consider the following statements

1. It is a US-led initiative that aims to strengthen economic partnership among India and 13 countries located in the Pacific Ocean.
2. It is a Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
3. The members are not obligated by all the four pillars despite being signatories.

Which of the above statements are correct?

Ques:4

With reference to Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), consider the following statements

1. It is a regional Free Trade Agreement between ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) countries along with six other countries.
2. United States is one of the members.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Ques:5

With reference to Goods and Services Tax (GST), consider the following statements

1. The 122 Amendment bill introduced the GST bill but passed as 101 amendment Act.
2. The GST Council is a joint forum of the Centre and the states.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Ques:6

Which of the following is not true about Civil Services Board?

Ques:7

With reference to the Royal Bengal Tiger, consider the following statements:

1. It is an endangered species under IUCN list.
2. Endangered species implies 50-70% population declined and less than 2500 individuals left.

Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?

Ques:8

With reference to the Indian economy, consider the following statements:

1. A share of the household financial savings goes towards government borrowings.

2. Dated securities issued at market-related rates in auctions form a large component of internal debt.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Ques:9

Which of the following is/are the exclusive power(s) of Lok Sabha?

1. To ratify the declaration of Emergency.
2. To pass a motion of no-confidence against the Council of Ministers.
3. To impeach the President of India.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Ques:10

With reference to Windfall Tax, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. This tax is imposed to tax the unearned unanticipated gains by a company.

2. It was introduced in 2022 in the oil industry by the Ministry of Finance.

3. It will help the government to achieve its redistribution goals and social programmes.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.