UPSC Current Affairs Quiz: January 8, 2025

In context with regulations governing foreign contributions, consider the following statements:

1. The FCRA was enacted in 2010 to curb foreign interference via financial support to organizations.
2. FCRA mandates NGOs to register with the Ministry of Home Affairs to receive foreign funds.
3. Entities can register under multiple categories, enabling diverse activities.
4. FCRA registration is valid for five years, requiring renewal six months before expiry.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Regarding plantation commodities, consider the following statements:

1. Tea is primarily produced in Assam and West Bengal, accounting for over 70% of India's total tea production.
2. Coffee production in India has seen a decline due to climate change, affecting both Arabica and Robusta varieties.
3. Natural rubber is predominantly cultivated in Kerala and Tamil Nadu, contributing to more than 90% of India's rubber output.

How many of the above statements are correct?

In the context of economic concepts, consider the following statements:

1. The Gini coefficient ranges from 0 (complete inequality) to 1 (complete equality).
2. Income inequality in India has been consistently decreasing since 2015.
3. The Lorenz Curve is used to illustrate the distribution of income or wealth within a population.
4. The top 10% of earners in India hold more than 50% of the national income.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following:

1. Bolivia
2. Chile
3. Peru
4. Argentina

Which of the following is/are part of the Lithium Triangle?

In the context of astronomical phenomena, consider the following statements:

1. Ultra-diffuse galaxies (UDGs) are characterized by high surface brightness.
2. The longest tidal tail discovered so far is associated with the galaxy NGC 3785.
3. Gravitational interactions between galaxies can lead to the formation of new star clusters.
4. Euclid Space Telescope is designed to study dark energy and dark matter.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following Statements regarding the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific:

1. It is the most inclusive intergovernmental platform in the Asia-Pacific region.
2. It was established in 1947.
3. It is one of the five regional commissions of the United Nations.

Which of the Statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following missile systems is designed primarily for protecting civilian areas by intercepting short-range rockets?

1. Akash Missile System
2. Barak 8
3. HQ-9
4. Iron Dome

Select the correct option from the codes given below:

Which of the following tribes is / are indigenous to India?

1. Angami Naga Tribe
2. Jarawa Tribe
3. Kayapo Tribe
4. Basarwa Tribe

Select the correct option from the codes given below:

Consider the following beverages:

1. Kumis
2. Mead
3. Chhaang
4. Tepache

Which of the above is / are alcoholic beverages?

Consider the following statements about the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC):

1. ONDC links e-marketplaces, enabling direct seller-to-customer transactions without intermediaries.
2. It uses a platform-based model for buying and selling goods and services.
3. Launched in 2021 by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food, and Public Distribution.
4. The Quality Council of India integrates e-commerce platforms via ONDC's open-source tech network.

Which of the above statements are correct?