19-Sep-24: UPSC Current Affairs Daily Quiz With Answers

Ques:1

Consider the following with reference to ‘The Summit of the Future’:

1. The 'New Global Deal' under discussion at the Summit of the Future seeks to address inequalities and overhaul global governance.
2. The 'Pact for the Future,' discussed at the Summit, aims to address Social and environmental challenges for future generations.
3. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is closely aligned with the goals of the United Nations Summit of the Future.

How many of the above is/are correct?

Ques:2

Which of the following was a key feature of Article 35A that is now abrogated?

Ques:3

Consider the following with reference to ‘The PM-AASHA Scheme’:

1. Its primary objective is to ensure remunerative prices to farmers for their produce.
2. The Price Deficiency Payment Scheme (PDPS) under PM-AASHA is applicable to all crops
3. The maximum limit of procurement under the Price Deficiency Payment Scheme (PDPS) is 100% of the marketable surplus.

How many of the above is/are correct?

Ques:4

Which of the following country is the current chair of the Quad as of 2024?

Ques:5

Consider the following statements:

1. Monkeypox was first reported in 2022 in the African region.
2. Monkeypox primarily affects the skin and lymphatic systems.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Ques:6

What is ‘2024 PT5’ recently seen in news?

Ques:7

Consider the following statements regarding Indus Water Treaty:

1. It was signed between India and Pakistan in 1960, after years of negotiations arranged by the UN.
2. It gives India unrestricted use of the three Eastern Rivers i.e. Chenab, Ravi and Sutlej.
3. Under the treaty, India is obliged to let flow of waters in the Western Rivers to Pakistan.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Ques:8

Consider the following Power Projects

	Power Projects	River
1.	Ratle	Jhelum
2.	Bhakra	Satluj
3.	Kishenganga	Chenab

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

Ques:9

US Federal Reserve has cut interest rates by half a percentage point. What can be the likely impact of such move on Indian Economy?

Ques:10

Which of the following state launched ‘Prachin Vriksha Ayurvedic Chikitsa’ initiative to protect and preserve ancient trees in the state?