UPSC Current Affairs Quiz - 15-16 December 2024

1. Consider the following ancient Indian ports with their corresponding dynasties:

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

(a) Only one

(b) Only two

(c) Only three

(d) All four

2. Consider the following statements regarding Payment Aggregators (PA) and Payment Gateways:

A Payment Aggregator (PA) is a third-party service provider that enables merchants to accept payments from customers by integrating it into their websites or apps.
A Payment Gateway is a software service that connects your bank account to the platform where you need to transfer your money.
Only non-bank Payment Aggregators require unique authorization from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2, and 3

3. Consider the following statements regarding Special Leave Petition (SLP) in India:

Special Leave Petition (SLP) is a discretionary appeal mechanism under Article 136 of the Indian Constitution.
SLP is applicable to both civil and criminal matters.
The concept of “special leave” is derived from the Government of India Act, 1935.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2, and 3

4. The term “Athlete Biological Passport,” recently in the news, refers to:

(a) A document that records an athlete’s travel history and training locations.

(b) A digital record of an athlete’s performance statistics and achievements.

(c) An advanced anti-doping tool that monitors an athlete’s biological markers over time.

(d) A certification program for athletes’ nutritional and dietary plans.

5. Which of the following is a key challenge associated with cryogenic engines?

(a) Low fuel efficiency

(b) Complex storage requirements

(c) High toxicity of propellants

(d) Lower payload capacity

UPSC Current Affairs Quiz – 15-16 December 2024