Daily Shubh Ratri Quiz from The Hindu; 06 September, 2024

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End your day on a productive note with our “Daily Shubh Ratri The Hindu Quiz.” Specifically designed for UPSC aspirants, this nightly quiz is based on the today’s key articles and editorials from The Hindu newspaper. Practising quizzes based on The Hindu newspaper helps in reinforcing knowledge, enhancing retention, and improving analytical skills.

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1. With reference to Clause 6 of the Assam Accord, consider the following statements:
  1. Clause 6 guarantees constitutional, legislative, and administrative safeguards for the Assamese people.
  2. The Assam government is fully responsible for implementing all provisions of Clause 6.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?

Question 1 of 12

2. With reference to the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), consider the following statements:
  1. The PAC is responsible for auditing the revenue and expenditure of the government.
  2. The PAC’s recommendations are binding on the government.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 2 of 12

3. Which of the following citizen-centric reforms did Kerala excel in according to the BRAP-22 rankings?
  1. Online single window system
  2. Public distribution system
  3. Issuance of certificates by the Department of Revenue
  4. Digital banking reforms
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

 

 

Question 3 of 12

4. Which of the following was one of the key reforms undertaken by States like Chhattisgarh and Odisha to improve the PDS system?

Question 4 of 12

5. With reference to India’s Critical Mineral Mission, consider the following statements:
  1. The mission aims to expand domestic production and incentivize overseas acquisition of critical mineral assets.
  2. The private sector in India has been allowed to explore six minerals previously categorized under the atomic list.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 5 of 12

6. Which public sector entity was formed to engage with mineral-rich countries for securing critical minerals for India?

Question 6 of 12

7. Which country was mentioned as having significant Chinese involvement in cobalt mining, posing a potential challenge to India’s critical mineral security?

Question 7 of 12

8. Which Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) is linked to reducing inequality within and among countries?

Question 8 of 12

9. Which of the following solutions have been proposed to address rising income inequality due to automation and AI?

Question 9 of 12

10. With reference to the "safe harbour" principle in digital platforms, consider the following statements:
  1. It protects platforms from being held liable for user-generated content.
  2. Platforms under the "safe harbour" principle are required to excessively monitor or intercept user communications.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 10 of 12

11. With reference to Vertical Fiscal Imbalance (VFI) in Indian federalism, consider the following statements:
  1. VFI occurs when States' expenditure responsibilities are higher than their revenue-raising powers.
  2. The States in India collect 61% of the revenue receipts but incur 38% of the revenue expenditure.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?

 

Question 11 of 12

12. With reference to the China-Africa summit in 2024, consider the following statements:
  1. China pledged over $50 billion in financial assistance to Africa for the next three years.
  2. China is Africa’s largest trading partner, with a focus on tapping its natural resources such as lithium and copper.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 12 of 12


 

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