17-Jan-25: UPSC Current Affairs Daily Quiz

Consider the following statements regarding Indian Meteorological Department (IMD):

1. IMD is the principal government agency responsible for providing meteorological services to India.
2. It was established in 1955 on the recommendation of First Planning Commission.
3. It functions under the Ministry of Science and Technology.

How many of the above statements are correct?

The recently launched Mission Mausam is an initiative aimed at …

Which of the following is the first airport in the country to implement the Fast Track Immigration – Trusted Traveller Programme (FTI-TTP)?

Consider the following statements regarding Supreme Court:

1. President of India appoints and administers the oath of office to a Supreme Court Judge.
2. The current sanctioned strength of Supreme Court excluding the Chief Justice of India is 34 judges.

Which of the statements above is/ are correct?

ISRO’s SDX01 and SDX02 satellites are primarily used for:

Which of the following statements are correct in respect of PSLV-C60:

1. The PSLV-C60 used a core-alone configuration without additional boosters.
2. It was ISRO's first launch mission in this year of its operation.
3. The mission aimed to support Earth observation.

Select the answer using the code given below:

Consider the following with reference to the NATO:

1. NATO is a military alliance formed for the collective defense of member states.
2. NATO operates under the principle of universal collective security for all nations globally.
3. The NATO alliance expanded significantly after the Cold War, including many former Soviet Union countries.

How many of the above is/are correct?

Which of the following can trigger a by-election?

Consider the following with reference to the objectives of the Space Docking Experiment (SPADEX)’:

1. To test automated spacecraft maneuvering systems.
2. To demonstrate reusable rocket technology.
3. To support the development of in-orbit manufacturing capabilities.
4. To enhance capabilities for future planetary missions.

How many of the above is/are correct?

Consider the following with reference to the function of the Disarmament Commission (DC):

1. Reviewing progress on disarmament negotiations
2. Fostering dialogue on nuclear disarmament among countries
3. Signing international disarmament treaties
4. Preparing reports on disarmament topics for the UN General Assembly

How many of the above is/are correct?