15 September 2024 | Daily Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC CDS CAPF NDA

1) Question

Consider the following statements with reference to the Onge Tribe:

1. It is one of the most primitive tribes in India, inhibiting the Nicobar Islands.

2. It does not believe in or follow firm worshipping practices or sacrifices.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 Only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

2) Question

Standard Missile 6 (SM-6), recently seen in the news, was developed by which one of the following countries?

Russia

Israel

United States of America

Iran

3) Question

Consider the following statements with reference to the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC:

1. It is a part of the Department of Revenue under the Ministry of Finance and administers all the indirect tax-related matters in India.

2. It also ensures that taxes on foreign and inland travel are administered as per the law.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 Only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

4) Question

The World Wealth Report 2024, recently seen in the news, was released by which one of the following organisations?

World Bank

World Economic Forum

European Union

None of the above

5) Question

Which of the following is not a placental mammal?

Dolphin

Kangaroo

Elephant

Human

6) Question

The United States–India Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology (iCET) aims to strengthen strategic partnerships in:

military training programs

healthcare research

joint space exploration missions

artificial intelligence and quantum computing

7) Question

Which one of the following best describes the term Origami in biology?

It is the set of chemical reactions in organisms that involves the conversion of the energy in food to energy available to run cellular processes.

It refers to the folding of biological molecules, such as DNA, into specific shapes or structures.

It is the state of steady internal physical and chemical conditions maintained by living systems to maintain body temperature and fluid balance.

It is the mechanism by which chemical messages are transmitted from a cell's surface to its interior.

8) Question

Consider the following statements with reference to the New Framework For Unaffected Price:

1. It was introduced by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).

2. It aims to maintain a reasonable price for a scrip, excluding any undesired influence before the rumour is confirmed or refuted.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 Only

2 Only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

9) Question

Consider the following statements with reference to the Clean Economy Investor Forum:

1. It is one of the initiatives under the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF).

2. It aims to mobilize investments into sustainable infrastructure, climate technology and renewable energy projects.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 Only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

10) Question

The National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC) is chaired by which one of the following authorities?

Cabinet Secretary of India

Prime Minister of India

Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

Union Home Minister