19-Nov-24: UPSC Current Affairs Daily Quiz

Consider the following statements about a judge’s recusal from hearing cases in India:

1. A judge may recuse themselves from a case if there is a conflict of interest, either personal or professional.
2. The decision to recuse is entirely voluntary and lies at the sole discretion of the judge.
3. Once a judge decides to recuse, their decision can be challenged and overturned by the Chief Justice of India.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following statements in the context of forest cover defined by the India State of Forest Report (ISFR):

1. All lands measuring more than one hectare with a tree canopy of more than 10%, irrespective of ownership and legal status.
2. Includes tree patches of less than one hectare located outside designated forest areas.
3. Excludes orchards, bamboo, and palm plantations from the definition of forest cover.
4. Considers only legally designated forest areas.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following statements

1. It is a land mass of undulating terrain dotted with numerous low and high hillocks well forested area of North-eastern corner of Raipur district of Chhattisgarh.
2. The Tributaries of Mahanadi are the source of water.
3. River Balam Delhi forms the western boundary and Jonk River forms the north-eastern boundary of the Sanctuary.
4. The well stocked forests of the Sanctuary Classified as Teas sal and mixed forests.
5. This sanctuary is famous for the frequent sighting of the Indian bison (Gaur) Cheetal, Sambhar, Neelgai, Wild boars are commonly seen.

The above statements refer to which one of the followings wildlife sanctuaries?

Consider the following statements about the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO):

1. The UNWTO is a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for promoting sustainable and universally accessible tourism.
2. Its headquarters is located in Geneva, Switzerland.
3. The UNWTO publishes the Global Tourism Barometer, which provides data on tourism trends and impacts worldwide.

Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?

Recently, ‘CAT-III’ was seen in the news. Which of the following best describes it?

Consider the following pairs:

How many of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?

Consider the following with reference to the Right to Information Act (RTI):

1. The main objective of the RTI Act is to promote transparency and accountability in the working of the government.
2. The Lokpal and Lok Aayukta  is responsible for implementing the RTI Act at the central level and state level respectively.
3. An applicant is required to receive a response to their request within 30 days.
4. Information related to national security is exempted from disclosure under the RTI Act.

How many of the above is/are correct?

Which of the following statements are correct in respect of G-20:

1. The G-20 summit in 2023 was held in India.
2. The United States has the largest economy by nominal GDP in G-20.
3. The G20 summit usually occurs in every two years.

Select the answer using the code given below:

Which of the following was a major theme of the “Voice of the Global South” conference?

Consider the following with reference to The African union:

1. The headquarters of the African Union is located in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
2. One of the main objective of the African Union is to foster economic and political integration among African states.
3. The Organization of African Unity (OAU) replaced by the African Union in 2002.

How many of the above is/are correct?