24-Aug-24: UPSC Current Affairs Daily Quiz With Answers

Ques:1

Consider the following statements regarding Vijayanagara Empire:

1. It was established in 1336 by Harihara-I and Bukka Raya-I of Tuluva dynasty.
2. The empire fell after successive defeats in battles with the Bijapur Sultanate.

Which of the statements above is/are correct?

Ques:2

Jackson Hole Conference recently seen in news is related to …

Ques:3

Consider the following Rivers:  

1. Feni River
2. Gumti River
3. Teesta River
4. Barak River

How many of the above rivers flow into Bangladesh through Tripura?

Ques:4

Which of the following statement regarding Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India is incorrect:

Ques:5

BHISHM cubes are used to …

Ques:6

Consider the following statements with reference to ‘Agriculture Infrastructure Fund(AIF)’:

1. The AIF has a corpus of ₹100,000 crore.
2. The corpus will be disbursed over a period of 5 years, from 2020 to 2025.
3. Beneficiaries of the fund are eligible for interest subvention of up to 3% per annum on loans.
4. The AIF is accessible to a variety of stakeholders in the agricultural sector like agricultural start-ups.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

Ques:7

Consider the following statements with reference to ‘The SWAMITVA Scheme’:

1. Ministry of Panchayati Raj is responsible for implementing the SWAMITVA scheme
2. The Ground-penetrating radar technology is used under the SWAMITVA scheme.
3. The primary objective of the SWAMITVA scheme is to digitally map rural properties.
4. It implementation is managed under States and Centre has no role under the scheme.

How many of the above is/are correct?

Ques:8

Which ministry of the Government of India is responsible for implementing MGNREGA?

Ques:9

The G20 was established in response to which global event?

Ques:10

Which of the following countries is NOT a participant in the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC)?