18-Oct-24: UPSC Current Affairs Daily Quiz

Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, 1955 deals with the provisions for citizenship applies to which of the following state:

Consider the following statements regarding Eddy Currents in oceans (Eddies):

1. Eddies are smaller, temporary loops of swirling water that can travel long distances before dissipating.
2. They can transport heat, nutrients, and marine organisms over long distances.
3. Eddies contribute to ocean mixing and can support marine ecosystems by upwelling nutrient-rich water.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following Statements regarding National Board of Wildlife:

1. It is a statutory body established under section 5A of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972.
2. It is chaired by the Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
3. The Board is responsible for promotion of conservation and development of wildlife and forests.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding taxes in India:

1. The share of indirect taxes in the economy is greater than 50% of the total tax revenue.
2. The share of corporate tax is highest among the direct taxes.
3. Maharashtra has the highest share in total direct taxes among all the states.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Section 6B of the Citizenship Act, 1955 is not applicable to:

1. Scheduled Areas under the Fifth Schedule to the Constitution.
2. Tribal Areas under the Sixth Schedule to the Constitution.
3. Areas under the Inner Line notified under the Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation, 1873.

Select the correct code:

Which of the following statements are correct in respect of the oath of office for state ministers:

1. At the state level, the Governor administers the oath of office to a minister.
2. The 3rd Schedule specifies the format of oath of office for state ministers.
3. If a minister breaches the oath of office, the Chief minister has the power to remove them from the office.

Select the answer using the code given below:

The Gender Development Index (GDI) is published as part of which of the following report?

Which of the following organization is responsible for implementing the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY)?

Which of the following economic philosophy aligns with the idea of the Universal Basic Income (UBI)?

Consider the following with reference to ‘The Section 6A of the Citizenship Act’:

1. Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, 1955, was introduced to implement the Assam Accord.
2. As per the Assam Accord, people who entered Assam after 31st December 1985 will be accepted as the Indian citizens.
3. According to Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, those who entered Assam between 1st January 1966 and 31st December 1985 would be deported.
4. The Foreigners Tribunal  is responsible for identifying foreigners under Section 6A of the Citizenship Act in Assam.

How many of the above is/are correct?