UPSC Prelims Current Affairs Quiz – 21 January 2025

1. With reference to the Indian grey wolf, consider the following statements:

1. It is found in high-altitude regions of the Himalayas.
2. It exhibits nocturnal behavior, hunting primarily from dusk to dawn.
3. It is listed under Schedule I of the Indian Wildlife Protection Act, 2022.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

2. Income Tax Act, 1961 permits donations to electoral trusts from which of the following entities ?

1. Indian citizens
2. Companies registered in India
3. Firms
4. Hindu Undivided Families (HUF)

Select the correct option using the codes given below:

3. Consider the following statements about suspension from WHO:

1. The World Health Assembly can suspend a country’s membership.
2. A suspension requires a two-thirds majority vote.
3. Suspensions are permanent and cannot be lifted.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

4. Which of the following criteria are used for the assessment of the National Panchayat Awards?

1. Poverty-free and enhanced livelihoods
2. Healthy Panchayat
3. Child-friendly Panchayat
4. Water-sufficient Panchayat
5. Clean and Green Panchayat

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

5. Consider the following statements regarding the European Union (EU) and the Schengen Area:

1. The Schengen Area allows for passport-free travel across member countries.
2. The European Union has a common currency called the Euro, which is used by all member states.
3. The Schengen Area includes all EU member states.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?