UPSC Current Affairs Quiz: February 19, 2025

1. With reference to the Indian Ocean Conference (IOC), which of the following statements is/are correct? The IOC has been held annually since 2016 to address challenges in the Indian Ocean region. The IOC only includes participants from countries bordering ..

UPSC Current Affairs Quiz: February 18, 2025

1. With reference to Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), which of the following statements is/are correct?  EVMs are designed to record a maximum of 2,000 votes, ensuring efficient and reliable performance during elections. The Election Commission is allowed to delete EVM data immediately ..

UPSC Current Affairs Quiz: February 17, 2025

1. Consider the following: Volcanoes Mining & Drilling Seismic Waves Which of the above is/are involved in the study of Earth’s internal structure? [A] Only 1 & 2[B] Only 2 & 3[C] 1, 2 and 3[D] Only 1 Show Answer ..

UPSC Current Affairs Quiz: February 15, 2025

1. Which of the following statements is/are correct? India has 89 Ramsar-designated wetlands, making it the largest network in Asia. Uttar Pradesh has the most Ramsar sites in India, with 18 sites as of Feb 2025. The Ramsar Convention was ..

UPSC Current Affairs Quiz: February 14, 2025

1. With reference to the Baltic nations’ disconnection from the Russian power grid, consider the following statements: The Baltic states, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, are in northeastern Europe along the eastern Baltic Sea coast. All Baltic States have been members ..

UPSC Current Affairs Quiz: February 12, 2025

1. In the context of the Swavalambini initiative, which of the following statements is/are correct? It aims to empower female students in selective Higher Education Institutions in the Northeast. The initiative is exclusively for women entrepreneurs in rural areas of ..

UPSC Current Affairs Quiz: February 11, 2025

1. In the light of the recent discovery of Bryospilus bharaticus, consider the following statements regarding similar organisms: Water bears (Tardigrades) can survive extreme conditions, including the vacuum of space. Copepods are among the most abundant multicellular organisms in the ..

UPSC Current Affairs Quiz: February 10, 2025

1. In the context of avian influenza and its implications, consider the following statements: H5N1 is primarily transmitted through airborne particles. H5N1 has a high case fatality rate in humans, exceeding 50%. Vaccines for H5N1 have been developed and are ..

UPSC Current Affairs Quiz: February 7, 2025

1. Consider the following: Taiwan Bajo de Masinloc Paracel Island Spartley Island Which of the following is the correct order of the above locations based on their geographical coordinates from north to south? [A] 1 3 2 4[B] 2 1 ..

UPSC Current Affairs Quiz: February 6, 2025

1. In the context of High Entropy Alloys (HEAs), consider the following statements: HEAs are composed of multiple elements in almost equal concentrations. HEAs can only be synthesized using high-temperature methods. HEAs resist corrosion and are biocompatible, making them ideal ..