Daily Shubh Ratri Quiz from The Hindu; 19 September, 2024

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. Article 83 is related to which of the following?

Question 1 of 14

2. What was the first step proposed by the Kovind panel regarding simultaneous elections?

 

Question 2 of 14

3. Consider the following statements regarding the proposal for simultaneous elections in India:
  1. The Union Cabinet has approved the immediate implementation of simultaneous elections starting with the next general election.
  2. The Kovind panel suggested amendments to the Constitution to synchronize elections for the Lok Sabha, State Assemblies, and local bodies.
  3. A common electoral roll for all elections in India is part of the recommendations of the Kovind panel.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Question 3 of 14

4. Consider the following statements regarding the implementation of simultaneous elections in India:
  1. Simultaneous elections would require constitutional amendments to be passed by a two-thirds majority in each house of Parliament.
  2. The recommendations of the Kovind panel include provisions to address scenarios like a hung House or a no-confidence motion.
  3. The implementation of simultaneous elections has a definitive timeline set for the 2029 Lok Sabha election.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Question 4 of 14

5. Which of the following statements about the proposed simultaneous elections in India is incorrect?

 

 

Question 5 of 14

6. Consider the following statements regarding Mpox (Monkeypox):
  1. Mpox is transmitted exclusively through the air, similar to COVID-19.
  2. Mpox has symptoms similar to smallpox, such as fever, headache, and rashes on the body.
  3. Mpox was initially transmitted from animals to humans but now spreads from human to human.
Which of the above statements is/are correct:

Question 6 of 14

7. Consider the following statements regarding the Indus Water Treaty (IWT) between India and Pakistan:
  1. The treaty was signed in 1960 to manage the sharing of six Himalayan rivers.
  2. The Permanent Indus Commission (PIC) under the IWT is mandated to meet every two years to resolve differences.
  3. India has called for renegotiation of the treaty due to changes in population demographics and environmental concerns.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Question 7 of 14

8. What is the primary role of the Permanent Indus Commission (PIC) as outlined in the Indus Water Treaty?

Question 8 of 14

9. Which Article of the Indian Constitution did the Supreme Court refer to when releasing Ramchandra Thangappan Aachari on a personal bond?

Question 9 of 14

10. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding India's Gaganyaan programme?
  1. The Gaganyaan programme aims to land an Indian astronaut on the moon by 2040.
  2. The Union Cabinet approved an additional ₹11,170 crore for the expansion of the Gaganyaan programme.
  3. The Gaganyaan programme will involve the development of a next-generation launch vehicle capable of placing heavier payloads in orbit.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

Question 10 of 14

11. Which of the following schemes are included under the PM-AASHA initiative according to the Union Cabinet's approval?
  1. Price Support Scheme (PSS)
  2. Price Stabilisation Fund (PSF)
  3. Price Deficit Payment Scheme (PDPS)
  4. Market Intervention Scheme (MIS)
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

Question 11 of 14

12. What is the primary goal of the PM-AASHA scheme according to the recent Union Cabinet approval?

 

Question 12 of 14

13. Which of the following is the key focus of the Swadesh Darshan scheme under the Pradhan Mantri-Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan (PMJUGA)?
  1. To promote organic farming in tribal areas.
  2. To transform tribal homes into tourist homestays.
  3. To improve infrastructure in urban areas.
  4. To introduce technology in agriculture.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

Question 13 of 14

14. Which of the following technologies is likely to replace current magnetic hard drives in the future due to its ability to store more data and consume less energy?

Question 14 of 14


 

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