21-Sep-24: UPSC Current Affairs Daily Quiz

Consider the following with reference to ‘The National Achievement Survey (NAS)’:

1. The main objective of the survey is to assess the learning outcomes of students.
2. The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) is responsible for conducting the survey.
3. The survey is aligned with the Sustainable Development Goal 1 (SDG 1).
4. The survey is conducted every 3 years.

How many of the above is/are correct?

Which of the following Indian district is located closest to the Sri Lanka?

Consider the following with reference to ‘The National Investigation Agency (NIA)’:

1. The NIA has the authority to investigate cases across India and in cases involving international terrorism.
2. It operates under the Ministry of Home affairs.
3. It can take cognizance of cases without a prior First Information Report (FIR).

How many of the above is/are correct?

What is the usual impact of a U.S. Fed rate cut on borrowing costs for consumers and businesses?

Consider the following statements:

1. The President of the United States can be elected for a maximum of four times.
2. If the President of the United states is unable to fulfil their responsibilities, the Vice President assumes those duties.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

What is the primary objective of the Vivad se Vishwas Scheme introduced by the Government of India?

Consider the following statements about NPS Vatsalya scheme?

1. It is a contributory pension scheme regulated and administered by the PFRDA.
2. All the citizens up to the age of 21 years are eligible to join the scheme.

Which of the statements above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding milk production in India:

1. India is the world’s second largest milk producer after China.
2. The annual growth rate of production has consistently increased in the last five years.    

Which of the statements above is/are correct?

Consider the following species:

1. Cheetah
2. Leopard
3. Clouded leopard
4. Snow Leopard

How many of the above species are included in the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA)?

Consider the following statements regarding Starlink project:  

1. It is a satellite internet constellation project developed by SpaceX to provide high-speed broadband internet globally, especially in remote areas.
2. Starlink satellites are communication satellites orbiting in a geosynchronous orbit.
3. These satellites are impeding the work of astronomers by creating radio noise.

How many of the above statements are correct?