Legacy IAS Academy

Topical Semi - Evergreen Forests - climatic conditions , Distribution , Characteristics and Important Species !

Attempt these Daily Mains Answer Writing Practice Questions (Essay)

Join Our Telegram Channel at: t.me/legacyias – for the Model answers (which will be published at 5:00 PM daily) and other daily updates like daily current affairs, PIB, editorials and other daily quizzes.

Lavender Cultivation - Why In News and Required Climatic Conditions for Cultivation !!

With reference to the Data Protection Board (DPB), consider the following statements:

1. It will be established through the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP), 2023

2. The board will have quasi-judicial powers.

3. The members of the board will be appointed partially by the central government and partially by the state governments.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

(a) Only one

(b) Only two

(c) All three

(d) None

Legacy IAS Study Circle . , Bengaluru
Features:- 24*7 Open, Free Wifi, Fully Air-conditioned, Open for all. Book your seat now.

With reference to the Indian Citizenship Act of 1955, consider the following statements:

1. If a person has ever held an Indian passport and has obtained a passport of another country, they are not required to surrender their Indian passport.

2. Persons of Indian Origin are not allowed dual citizenship.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Warren Hastings Timeline ( 1773-85)

Which of the following statements is not correct about the election commissioner (EC) and chief election commissioner (CEC)?

(a) The President makes the appointment on the advice of the Union Council of Ministers headed by the Prime Minister.

(b) The Representation of the People Act, 1950, and The Representation of the People Act, 1951 are introduced to define and enlarge the powers of the Commission.
Advertisement

(c) The Constitution lays down a specific legislative process for the appointment of the CEC and ECs.

(d) CEC and EC must hold the post for a period of six years or until he/she attains the age of sixty-five years, whichever is earlier.

Consider the following statements:

1. The advice tendered by Ministers to the President can be inquired in any court.

2. The Ministers shall hold office during the pleasure of the President

3. The total number of Ministers, including the Prime Minister, in the Council of Ministers shall not exceed 12 per cent of total members.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

(a) Only one

(b) Only two

(c) All three

(d) None

Kuka Movement 1840-1872 !!

With reference to the trade settlement, consider the following statements:

1. A trade settlement is said to be complete once purchased securities of a listed company are delivered to the buyer and the seller gets the money.

2. The cycle of T+1 means trade-related settlements happen within 24 hours of the actual transactions.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

The pink bollworm (Pectinophora gossypiella) is a monophagous pest that feeds mainly on which crop?

(a) Mustard

(b) Paddy

(c) Wheat

(d) Cotton

Species In News With Protection Status !!!

Consider the following:

1. Low government borrowing

2. Low interest rate

3. Higher crude oil price

How many of the above lead to high bond yield?

(a) Only one

(b) Only two

(c) All three

(d) None

With reference to the Mineral Security Partnership (MSP), consider the following statements:

1. It is a US-led collaboration of 14 countries that aims to catalyse public and private investment in critical mineral supply chains globally.

2. It was launched to accelerate the development of diverse and sustainable critical energy minerals supply chains globally.

3. India is not a part of the Mineral Security Partnership.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

(a) Only one

(b) Only two

(c) All three

(d) None

Government Of India Overseas Operation !!!!

Wishing everyone a joyful and prosperous Ugadi !!

May this New Year bring happiness, success, and abundance into your lives.

With reference to the Asia-Pacific Institute for Broadcasting Development (AIBD), consider the following statements:

1. It was established under the auspices of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO).

2. The secretariat is located in Kuala Lumpur.

3. India was re-elected as AIBD’s president for the third time.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

(a) Only one

(b) Only two

(c) All three

(d) None

Raja-Jooseppi checkpoint was in the news recently. It is a border point located in the middle of the Lapland region which connects:

(a) Finland—Russia

(b) Finland—Norway

(c) Sweden—Norway

(d) Belarus—Russia

Exploring the rich tapestry of Buddhist Councils throughout history - from the First Council to the Last !!

Sculptures In Ancient India !!!

With reference to the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (CTBT), consider the following statements:

1. It is a treaty that bans nuclear explosions only for peaceful purposes.

2. It was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 1996.

3. The headquarters of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty Organisation (CTBTO) is located in Paris.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

(a) Only one

(b) Only two

(c) All three

(d) None

Which of the following is not a member of Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA)?

(a) Yemen

(b) Oman

(c) Fiji

(d) United Arab Emirates

Digital Payment Systems In India - RBI Centralized Payment System (CPS)

With reference to the white-bellied heron, consider the following statements:

1. Only males have two lace-like white plumes on the back of their neck.

2. The species is found in the western ghats.

3. It is categorised as “vulnerable” by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).

How many of the statements given above are correct?

(a) Only one

(b) Only two

(c) All three

(d) None

With reference to the Advanced Liquid Processing System (AEPS), consider the following statements:

1. It is a filtration system used to dilute the contaminated water using seawater.

2. It can remove all radioactive contaminants from the water.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are not correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

World Happiness Report 2024 !!

With reference to “mitochondrial diseases”, consider the following statements:

1. Mutations in mitochondrial DNA do not cause mitochondrial disorder.

2. These diseases are incurable and can be fatal within days if diagnosed in a newborn.

3. Mitochondrial diseases can affect almost any part of the body.

4. The three-person IVF procedure is known to help eliminate mitochondrial diseases that are passed on from mother to child.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

(a) Only one

(b) Only two

(c) Only three

(d) All four

With reference to the “dancing frogs”, consider the following statements:

1. They are found in the north-eastern Himalayas.

2. The bigger the frog, the more they dance.

3. They breed after the yearly monsoon in fast-rushing streams.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

(a) Only one

(b) Only two

(c) All three

(d) None