UPSC PRELIMS + MAINS CURRENT AFFAIRS DAILY TEST SERIES: 20 AUGUST, 2024

TODAY’S UPSC MAINS GS CURRENT AFFAIRS TEST MODEL

Question: Why does India remain import-dependent for—————during the past four decades? Outline the measures taken by the government to increase ——————– production in India. (GS-3, Economy)

TODAY’S UPSC PRELIMS CURRENT AFFAIRS TEST ([email protected])

Question: With reference to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), consider the following statements:
1. The CAS was created in 1984 and is placed under the administrative and financial authority of the International Court of Justice.
2. An award pronounced by the CAS is final and binding on the parties.
3. The CAS head office is located in Paris.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None

Question: With reference to Banni, consider the following statements:
1. It is a grassland ecosystem.
2. It is a wetland ecosystem.
3. It is located in the Kachchh district in Gujarat.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None

Question: Who are Dhangars?
(a) They are a community of shepherds in Maharashtra.
(b) They are a community of snake charmers in Odisha.
(c) They are a community in Himachal Pradesh who trace their link with ancient Greek.
(d) They are a community in Rajasthan who practices Pietra dura tradition.

Question: With reference to the RBI’s framework for recognition of self-regulatory organisations (SROs) in the financial markets, consider the following statements:
1. The SRO for financial markets will need to be set up as a not-for-profit company.
2. The SRO for financial markets must have a minimum net worth of ₹10 crore.
3. They will not be allowed to establish any benchmarks and conventions for professional market conduct.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None

Question: Consider the following markets:
1. Money markets
2. Foreign exchange markets
3. Derivatives on interest rates
Which of the above market/markets is/are included in the Financial markets?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question: With reference to “Special Chemicals, Organisms, Materials, Equipment and Technologies (SCOMET)”, consider the following statements:
1. The SCOMET list is notified by India’s Ministry of External Affairs.
2. The SCOMET list comprises dual-use items.
3. The export of SCOMET listed items is prohibited.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None

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