Daily Current Affairs Prelims Quiz 22-07-2024 & 21-07-2024 (Online Prelims Test)

1) Consider the following statements with respect to Assets Class

1. It refers to a group of securities with similar characteristics.
2. All interest-bearing securities can be classified as bonds.
3. Portfolio management services (PMS) is an investment vehicle in which one could invest in asset classes such as equity and bonds and their derivatives.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

2) Consider the following statements:

1. The United States is India's largest export market, followed by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Netherlands.
2. India’s second-largest import partner after China is United States of America (USA).

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

3) The India Employment Report (IER), 2024, sometimes seen in the news is published by?

4) Consider the following statements with respect to Dyson Sphere

1. It is a hypothetical megastructure that completely encompasses a star to capture most or all of its energy output.
2. It can be detectable through their infrared emissions, as they would radiate excess heat from the star.

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

5) Consider the following statements with respect to IAS Probationers

1. A probationer who is found not to possess the basic qualities of character and ability essential in a member of the IAS should be discharged early from the service.
2. The probation period typically lasts two years, but it can be extended for a maximum of four years.
3. Union Public Service Commission accords the service to them after accommodating various quotas.

How many of the statements given above are correct?