16-Sep-24: UPSC Current Affairs Daily Quiz

Consider the following statements regarding Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY):

1. It is a central sector scheme for rural road connectivity launched as part of a poverty reduction strategy.
2. Road Connectivity Project for Left Wing Extremism Affected Areas is a vertical under the PMGSY.

Which of the statements above is/are correct?  

Consider the following:  

1. Forests
2. Grazing land
3. Farm Lands
4. Lakes and ponds

How many of the above are ‘Commons’?

Consider the following statements regarding Nipah Virus:

1. It is a zoonotic virus and can also be transmitted between humans.
2. The primary animal reservoir for the Nipah virus is the bat, particularly the fruit bat.
3. There are currently no drugs and no vaccines specific for Nipah virus infection.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following:

1. Warm Sea Surface water
2. High Humidity and moisture in air
3. High Wind Shear
4. Coriolis Effect

Which of the above are conditions needed for the development of a tropical cyclone?  

If you travel by road from Imphal to Malappuram, what is the minimum number of States within India through which you can travel, including the origin and the destination?

Consider the following with reference to ‘The PMAY Scheme’:

1. It was launched in 2014 to provide affordable housing to the urban and rural poor.
2. It provides financial assistance of  ₹1.8 lakh for the construction of houses in hilly areas and difficult terrains.
3. Credit linked subsidy scheme is a key vertical component under PMAY-Urban.

How many of the above is/are correct?

Who among the following authorities appoints the Chief Minister of Delhi?

Consider the following with reference to ‘Vande Bharat Trains’:

1. Vande Bharat train is a part of Make in India Initiative.
2. Rail Coach Factory (RCF), Kapurthala is responsible for the manufacturing of Vande Bharat trains.
3. The first route to be served by the Vande Bharat Express was Delhi-Varanasi.
4. The maximum speed that Vande Bharat trains are designed to achieve is 160 km/h.

How many of the above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements:

1. The CBI investigates criminal cases and corruption, while the ED investigates cases on financial crimes and money laundering.
2. The CBI was established under Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, while the ED came into existence under Foreign Exchange Regulation Act (FERA).

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following committee first proposed the idea of "One Nation, One Election" in India?