Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – December 22, 2022

1. With respect to the tribe Kodavas, consider the following statements: It is an ethno-linguistic tribe of Meghalaya. The special privilege to own firearms without a license was granted to the Kodavas. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [A] Only ..

Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – December 21, 2022

1. Consider the following statements about Ethereum blockchain platform: It is a centralised platform. It has transitioned from ‘proof of stake’ to a ‘proof-of-work’ consensus mechanism. Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and decentralised finance (DeFi) are based on the Ethereum network. Which ..

Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – December 20, 2022 [Mock Test]

1. Which of the following is/are the salient features of Hoysala style of architecture? It is based on panchayatan plan. The temples were built on an upraised platform known as Jagati. Soft soapstone was the main building material. Choose the ..

Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – December 18-19, 2022 [Mock Test]

1. Ministry of Corporate Affairs has recently revised the definition of small companies, according to it, which of the following thresholds is/are correct about small companies? Paid-up capital should not exceed Rs 2 crore. Turnover should not exceed Rs 40 ..

Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – December 17, 2022 [Mock Test]

1. Which of the following pairs of tribes and respective states are matched correctly? Hatti – Andaman & Nicobar Narikoravar – Tamil Nadu Kuruvikaran – Meghalaya Binjhia – Chhattisgarh Choose the correct answer using the codes given below: [A] Only ..

Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – December 16, 2022 [Mock Test]

1. Besides United Kingdom, Charles III is the king of which of the following countries? Canada Barbados Belize Australia New Zealand Choose the correct answer using the codes given below: [A] Only 1 & 4[B] Only 2, 3 & 5[C] ..

Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – December 15, 2022 [Mock Test]

1. Which one of the following is the best description of ‘INS Taragiri’, that was in the news recently? [A] Nuclear-powered submarine[B] Stealth frigate[C] Torpedo launch and recovery vessel[D] Nuclear-powered aircraft carrier Show Answer Correct Answer: B [Stealth frigate] Notes: ..

Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – December 14, 2022 [Mock Test]

1. With respect to the (High-Altitude, Long-Endurance) HALE UAV, consider the following statements: These are pseudo-satellites. Recently, Japan has launched a HALE UAV namely Morning Star-50. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [A] Only 1[B] Only 2[C] Both ..