01 MAR 2024 | Daily Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC CDS CAPF NDA

1) Question

Consider the following statements regarding the Maulana Azad Education Foundation (MAEF):

1. It was established to promote education amongst the educationally backward minorities.

2. It works under the Ministry of Education, Government of India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

2) Question

With reference to rights under Article 25 of the Constitution of India, consider the following statements:

1. They cover both religious beliefs (doctrines) and religious practices (rituals).

2. They are available only to the citizens of India.

3. They are subject to public order, morality and health.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

Only one

Only two

All three

None

3) Question

With reference to Neolithic Period, consider the following statements:

1. It was the final stage of cultural evolution among prehistoric humans.

2. It was characterized by the beginning of a settled human lifestyle.

3. It was followed by the Paleolithic Period.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

Only one

Only two

All three

None

4) Question

With reference to National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC), consider the following statements:

1. It is a constitutional body.

2. It is consulted by State Governments on all major policy matters affecting the socially and educationally backward classes.

3. Its recommendations are binding on the Government.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

Only one

Only two

All three

None

5) Question

The Kulasekarapattinam Space port, recently seen in the news, is located in:

Karnataka

Andhra Pradesh

Tamil Nadu

Odisha

6) Question

Which one of the following best describes the ‘Regulatory Sandbox’?

It is a live testing of new low-cost financial products.

It is a framework to curb drug racketing across the country.

It is a technology to test adulteration of food products.

It is a single window system to get license for AI startups.

7) Question

Consider the following statements regarding the Financial Intelligence Unit:

1. It disseminates information relating to suspected financial transactions.

2. It works directly under the Prime Minister’s Office.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

8) Question

‘Roen olmi’, recently seen in the news, is a:

virus

mushroom

bacteria

algae

9) Question

With reference to SWAYAM Plus’ Platform, consider the following statements:

1. It offer programmes to enhance employability of youths.

2. It provides content in Indian regional languages.

3. It is managed by the NITI Aayog.

How many of the statements given above is/are correct?

Only one

Only two

All three

None

10) Question

Consider the following statements regarding Haemophilia A:

1. The gene for hemophilia is carried on the X chromosome.

2. It affects the body’s ability to form blood clots.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2