Welcome to your 12march2025dailycaquiz
1.
Consider the following statements regarding gender representation in the Indian judiciary:
- Women constitute more than 25% of judges in the Supreme Court of India.
- Several High Courts in India have either no women judges or just one.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
2.
Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding India's role in UN Peacekeeping?
- India has been a part of UN peacekeeping missions since 1950.
- India deployed the first all-female Formed Police Unit in Liberia in 2007.
- The Centre for United Nations Peacekeeping (CUNPK) in New Delhi trains personnel for global peace missions.
3.
During colonial rule in India, "Home Charges" were a significant component of the economic drain from India. Which of the following expenditures were included under "Home Charges"?
- Expenses incurred for maintaining the India Office in London.
- Payments made for the salaries and pensions of British officials serving in India.
- Financial costs of wars fought by the British outside India.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
4.
Consider the following statements regarding Vanuatu:
- It is an island nation located in the South Pacific Ocean, north of New Zealand.
- Vanuatu offers citizenship-by-investment, which allows foreigners to acquire citizenship for a minimum investment of $150,000 USD.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
5.
Which of the following measures has been taken by the Indian government to support gig and platform workers?
6.
Which of the following are valid reasons for India’s increased cotton imports in 2025?
- Higher domestic cotton prices compared to global rates.
- A complete ban on cotton exports from India.
- Strong demand from the Indian textile industry despite an import duty.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
7.
With reference to India-UK relations, consider the following statements:
- The UK is India’s largest trading partner in Europe.
- The Open General Export Licence (OGEL) allows the UK to export military technology to India with minimal restrictions.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
8.
Which of the following pairs of cotton varieties and their characteristics is correctly matched?
9.
Consider the following statements:
- The collegium system in India does not consider gender as a criterion for judicial appointments.
- The Global Gender Gap Report highlights that OECD countries have the highest percentage of women in judiciary.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
10.
Which of the following targets has the UN set for women in peacekeeping by 2028?
