Daily Current Quiz for UPSC: 12 Dec 2024

Which of the following is true regarding the “Death Triangle” region, comprising Myanmar, Laos, and Thailand?

1. The region is a major source of only natural drugs like cannabis and opium.
2. The porous borders and difficult terrain of northeastern states make trafficking easier.
3. Drugs trafficked from this region primarily enter India through the western borders.

Which of the following statements about the Bharadwaj Ashram Corridor is/are correct?

1. Bharadwaj Ashram is located in Prayagraj.
2. It is believed that Sage Bharadwaj hosted Lord Rama, Sita, and Lakshman during their exile at this ashram.
3. The corridor aims to promote industrial tourism in the region.

Consider the following statements about the removal of the Vice President of India:

1. The Vice President can be removed from office through a process of impeachment under Article 67(b) of the Indian Constitution.
2. The grounds for removal of the Vice President are limited to proven misbehavior or incapacity.
3. The process for removing the Vice President is distinct from that of the President and requires a resolution passed by a majority in both Houses of Parliament.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Which of the following statements about India’s Hyperloop technology is/are correct?

1. India’s first hyperloop test track is a result of a collaboration between Indian Railways, IIT-Madras, and TuTr Hyperloop.
2. The hyperloop system works on the principle of transporting passengers through high-pressure tubes.
3. The hyperloop test track was inaugurated at the Discovery Campus of IIT-Madras in Chennai.