07 Dec 2024 Current Affairs Quiz | UPSC, CDS, CAPF, NDA AFCAT Preparation

1) Question

The PM-WANI Scheme, recently seen in the news primarily aims to:

establish fiber optic networks across the country

encourage the use of digital payments and e-commerce in rural markets

provide affordable and high-speed internet connectivity to the public in remote areas

develop a centralized digital infrastructure for public services

2) Question

With reference to the X-Chromosome, consider the following statements:

1. It is one of the two sex chromosomes in humans.

2. Males typically have two X chromosomes, while females typically have one X and one Y chromosome.

3. Turner syndrome is a genetic disorder associated with X-Chromosome.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Only one

Two Only

All Three

None

3) Question

Consider the following statements with reference to the Section 436A of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC):

1. No person, in any case, shall be detained as an undertrial for more than the maximum period of imprisonment provided for the said offence under that law.

2. A person who has spent one third of the maximum period of the prescribed sentence as an undertrial shall be released on bail.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 Only

2 Only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

4) Question

Consider the following statements with reference to the Bharal or Blue Sheep:

1. It is endemic to the Western Himalayas.

2. It is classified as ‘Endangered’ under the IUCN Red List.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 Only

2 Only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

5) Question

With reference to the International Criminal Court (ICC), consider the following statements:

1. It is a permanent judicial body established by the United Nations to investigate, prosecute, and try individuals.

2. India is a signatory to the Rome Statute, the ICC’s founding treaty.

3. The ICC may only exercise its jurisdiction if the national court is unable or unwilling to do so.

How many of the above statements are correct?

One Only

Two Only

All Three

None

6) Question

Emblica chakrabartyi, recently seen in the news is a species of:

plant

reptile

bird

amphibian

7) Question

Consider the following statements with reference to the Aircraft Turbulence:

1. It is disruption of airflow over the wings of an airplane which makes it to enter irregular vertical motion.

2. Mechanical turbulence occurs when tall solid objects such as mountains disrupt the normal airflow.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 Only

2 Only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

8) Question

Consider the following statements with reference to the International Booker Prize:

1. It is awarded annually for the finest single work of fiction from around the world translated into English and published in the United Kingdom.

2. It is awarded only to the authors who belong to the United Kingdom.

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 Rangelands:

1. These are category of Earth’s land cover consisting mostly of the natural grasslands.

2. They include tallgrass prairies and steppes.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 Only

2 Only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

10) Question

With reference to Naegleria fowleri, consider the following statements:

1. It is a free-living amoeba found in lakes and rivers.

2. It mainly lives in cold water regions around the world.

3. It causes a rare infection called Primary Amoebic Meningoencephalitis.

How many of the above statements are correct?

1 Only

2 Only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2