Daily Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC : 20 Jan 2025

Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the composition of Lokpal in India?

1. The Chairperson is selected by a committee consisting of the Prime Minister, Speaker of the Lok Sabha, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Chief Justice of India, or a Judge of the Supreme Court nominated by the CJI..
2. At least 50% of the Members of Lokpal shall be from SC, ST, OBC, minorities, and women.
3. Lokpal has the power to initiate a suo moto investigation against any public servant.

Consider the following statements regarding the Rubber Board of India:

1. The Rubber Board of India is a statutory body under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
2. It is responsible for promoting the production, research, and marketing of natural rubber in India.
3. The headquarters of the Rubber Board is located in Kottayam, Kerala.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Which of the following statements about the Security Transaction Tax (STT) is/are correct?

1. Security Transaction Tax is a direct tax levied on the purchase and sale of securities listed on stock exchanges in India.
2. STT is applicable to transactions involving both equity and commodities trading.
3. The STT rate is uniform across all types of securities transactions.

Which of the following statements regarding the  Global Risk Report 2024-2025 is/are correct?

1. The Global Risk Report categorizes extreme weather events as an environmental risk.
2. Short-term risks include misinformation, state-based armed conflict, and ecosystem collapse.
3. It was released by the  World  Bank.