UPSC Current Affairs Quiz - 17-18 November 2024

1. What is the key feature that distinguishes hypersonic missiles from ballistic missiles?

(a) Hypersonic missiles have a fixed trajectory.

(b) Hypersonic missiles fly at speeds less than Mach-1.

(c) Hypersonic missiles are highly maneuverable, while ballistic missiles follow a fixed path.

(d) Hypersonic missiles cannot carry payloads.

2. The concept of “Ek Omkar” is promoted by which of the following reformers?

(a) Guru Nanak

(b) Swami Vivekananda

(c) Dayanand Saraswathi

(d) Raja Ram Mohan Roy

3. Which of the following rivers forms the boundary of Valmiki Tiger Reserve?

(a) Gandak

(b) Sonha

(c) Burhi Gandak

(d) Kosi

4. With reference to the Press Council of India, consider the following statements:

The Press Council of India is a statutory body established under the Press Council Act of 1978.
The Council has the power to impose penalties on newspapers and journalists for violating journalistic ethics.
The Chairman of the Press Council of India, by convention, has been a retired judge of the Supreme Court.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 1 and 3 only

(c) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2, and 3

5. With reference to Digital Life Certificates, consider the following statements:

Digital Life Certificates are generated using the Aadhaar platform for biometric authentication.
Pensioners need to be physically present before the Pension Disbursing Agency to generate a Digital Life Certificate.
The Digital Life Certificate is stored in a Life Certificate Repository, accessible online by Pension Disbursing Agencies.

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

UPSC Current Affairs Quiz – 17-18 November 2024