UPSC Current Affairs Quiz – 10 December 2024

1. Which of the following statements about the implementation of the Forest Rights Act (FRA) 2006 is correct?

1. The Ministry of Tribal Affairs is the nodal agency for the implementation of the FRA.
2. The Act provides for the rehabilitation of forest dwellers in case of illegal eviction or forced displacement.
3. The Gram Sabha is the authority to initiate the process for determining the nature and extent of forest rights.

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2. Which of the following statements about RBI Governor is correct?

1. He/She holds office for a period not exceeding six years.
2. The term of the governor may be fixed by the government at the time of his appointment.
3. He/She is eligible for reappointment or extension.

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3. Consider the following statements about World Meditation Day:

Statement I: World Meditation Day is celebrated on December 21

Statement II: December 21 marks the beginning of Uttarayana in Indian tradition.

Which of the following is correct?

4. Consider the following statements about the Central OBC list:

1. The Central OBC list is notified by the Parliament in consultation with the governor of the respective state.
2. Any modification to the Central OBC list can only be made by the Parliament.

3. National Commission for Backward Classes(NCBC) is a constitutional body that examines requests for inclusion of castes in Central OBC list.

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5. Which of the following is true regarding antimatter?