HomeDaily QuizUPSC Daily Quiz | 21 Jun 2024 UPSC Daily Quiz | 21 Jun 2024Daily Quiz, June 2024 | By admin /5 Daily Quiz - 21 June Tarun IAS offers a variety of courses and resources for UPSC aspirants, including a section for daily current affairs and quizzes. The institute was established with the goal of providing high-quality education and preparing students for the IAS exams. They aim to offer education that is up to date, challenging, and accessible regardless of the student's location or the time of dayTarun IAS emphasizes the importance of Current Affairs in both the prelims and mains of the UPSC exams, offering extensive materials and notes on the subject. Her For the most current and specific daily MCQs related to current affairs or any other subject, please click on the link below. 1 / 5 1. Consider the following statements regarding the Pro-tem Speaker:1) The PM administers the oath to the Pro-tem Speaker.2) The post of the Pro-tem Speaker is mentioned under Article 93 of the Indian Constitution.Which of the above statements is/are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: Statement 1 is incorrect: The President administers the oath to the Pro-tem Speaker at the Rashtrapati Bhawan. Statement 2 is incorrect: The ‘pro-tem’ post is not mentioned in the Constitution. The ‘Handbook on the Working of Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs', however, mentions the ‘Appointment and Swearing in of Speaker pro tem. 2 / 5 2. Consider the following statements regarding theEconomic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM):1) It is a constitutional body.2) It is headed by the Finance Minister. 3) For administrative, logistic, planning, and budgeting purposes, NITI Aayog serves as the nodal agency for the EAC-PM.How many of the above statements is/are correct? Only one Only two All three None Explanation: Statement 1 is incorrect: The Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) is an independent body constituted in 2017.Statement 2 is incorrect: It is headed by a Chairman.Statement 3 is correct: For administrative, logistic, planning, and budgeting purposes, the NITI Aayog serves as the nodal agency for the EAC-PM. 3 / 5 3. Consider the following statements regarding the Energy Transition Index 2024:1) It is published by the World Trade Organization.2) India is recognized for substantial progress in its clean energy infrastructure.3) 83% of countries have moved backwards in performance dimensions of security, equity and sustainability.How many of the above statements is/are correct? Only one Only two All three None Explanation: Statement 1 is incorrect: It is published annually by the World Economic Forum.Statement 2 is correct: India has shown improvement in energy equity, security and sustainability.The WEF also lauded the strides made by India in its clean energy infrastructure, with renewable energy and biomass comprising 42% of its power generation capacity, making it the fourth-largest renewables market globally.Statement 3 is correct: The improvement shown by India and other developing countries such as China and Brazil assumes significance as 83% of countries have moved backwards from last year in at least one of the three energy system performance dimensions — security, equity and sustainability. 4 / 5 4. When is World Refugee Day celebrated annually? June 5th June 15th June 20th June 25th Explanation: World Refugee Day is annually celebrated globally on June 20th 5 / 5 5. In which country is Juneteenth celebrated annually? Japan United States United Kingdom Australia Explanation: Juneteenth is celebrated on June 19 annually in the US. Your score is 0% Restart quiz
