21-Dec-24: UPSC Current Affairs Daily Quiz

Consider the following statements regarding United Nations General Assembly (UNGA):

1. UNGA is the principal organ of the United Nations where all member states have equal representation.
2. The President of the UNGA is elected annually and serves a one-year term.
3. Resolutions passed by the UNGA are legally binding on all member states.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding GST Compensation Cess: 

1. It is an additional cess that is levied on certain sin or de-merit goods.
2. It was introduced to compensate the states for revenue loss under the GST regime for ten years.

Which of the statements above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Northern Giant Hornets:

1. Their stings can deliver almost seven times the amount of venom as a honey bee.
2. They are native to North America and are invasive species in India.

Which of the statements above is/are correct?

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The term “Caucasus” often heard in the news, corresponds to which of the following regions?

Which of the following statements are correct in respect of the Battle of Panipat:

1. The First Battle of Panipat was fought between the Mughal Empire and Ibrahim Lodi.
2. The Second Battle of Panipat was fought between Akbar and Hemu.
3. The Third Battle of Panipat (1761) was fought between the Maratha Empire and Nizam's Army.

Select the answer using the code given below:

The Vice President of India is elected by members of…

Consider the following with reference to the country/countries not a member of Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC):

1. Norway
2. Saudi Arabia
3. Venezuela
4. Iraq

How many of the above is/are correct?

Which of the following is true about the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha?

Consider the following with reference to the land and maritime borders of Kuwait:

1. Iran
2. Saudi Arabia
3. Iraq
4. Jordan
5. Oman

How many of the above is/are correct?