UPSC Current Affairs Quiz: January 11, 2025
1. Consider the following:
- In Direct Tax, both the impact and incidence fall on the same person.
- CBDT under the Ministry of Finance manages Direct Taxes in India.
- Examples of Direct Taxes include Alternate Minimum Tax (AMT) and Equalization Levy (Google Tax/GAFA Tax).
Which of the above is/are correct?
2. In context with historical figures, consider the following pair:
| Names | Achievements |
|---|---|
| 1. Marie Curie | First woman to win a Nobel Prize in Physics |
| 2. Albert Einstein | Developed the Theory of General Relativity |
| 3. Galileo Galilei | Laid the foundation for classical mechanics and gravitational theory |
| 4. Isaac Newton | Referred to as the father of modern observational astronomy |
How many of the above pairs are correct?
3. Consider the following pairs:
| Lake Superior | Largest freshwater lake in the world |
| Lake Titicaca | Largest tropical lake in the world |
| Lake Baikal | Deepest Lake in the World |
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
4. With reference to Directives Principles of State Policy (DPSPs), consider the following statements:
- To provide free legal aid to the poor.
- To protect and improve the environment.
- Participation of workers in the management of Industries
How many of the above statements have been added by the 44th Constitutional Amendment Act?
5. Consider the following:
- Tuberculosis
- HIV/AIDS
- Malaria
- Measles
Which of the above diseases is primarily transmitted through airborne particles?
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