25-Oct-24: UPSC Current Affairs Daily Quiz

Cone of Uncertainty is associated with which of the following events?

Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CABM) is an initiative of …

Consider the following statements regarding Great Indian Bustard:

1. It is a large flightless bird listed as critically endangered by the IUCN.
2. It is primarily found in semi-arid regions of the Western Ghats.
3. Its population can be revived using methods like artificial insemination.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Indian Flapshell Turtle:

1. It is a freshwater turtle species commonly found in South Asia.
2. It is one of the most smuggled turtle species in India and is listed Vulnerable by IUCN.

Which of the statements above is/are is correct?

Arrange the following places from East to West:

1. Galwan
2. Leh
3. Hot Springs
4. Demchok

Select the correct code:

Which of the following statements are correct in respect of ‘The Tropical Cyclones’:

1. Only the subtropical regions are associated with tropical cyclones.
2. Saffir-Simpson Scale is used to classify the intensity of cyclones.
3. The interaction with land tends to weaken a cyclone.

Select the answer using the code given below:

Consider the following with reference to the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR):

1. The objective of the NCPCR is to protect and promote the rights of children in India.
2. It was established under the Commission for Protection of Child Rights Act, 2005.
3. The President of India appoints the members of the NCPCR.

How many of the above is/are correct?

Which of the following was one of Firoz Shah Tughlaq's major contributions to infrastructure?

Consider the following with reference to the International Court of Justice (ICJ)”

1. Its prime role is to settle legal disputes between states and provide advisory opinions.
2. Its headquarters are located in Geneva, Switzerland.
3. The ICJ's decisions are binding only on the parties involved in the case.
4. The ICJ can give advisory opinions to only the Security Council.

How many of the above is/are correct?

Which of the following sports is typically not included in the Commonwealth Games?