01-Oct-24: UPSC Current Affairs Daily Quiz

Consider the following with reference to the Senior care Ageing Growth Engine (SAGE) initiative:

1. The primary purpose of SAGE initiative is to offer financial assistance to the elderly.
2. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare is responsible for the implementation of the SAGE initiative.
3. One of the key goals of the SAGE initiative is to provide housing for the elderly.

How many of the above is/are correct?

Which of the following best describes Bharat Small Modular Reactors (BSMR)?

Consider the following with reference to ‘The Rashtriya Vigyaan Puruskaar’

1. The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is responsible for presenting the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar awards.
2. It aims to recognize outstanding contributions in the field of science and technology.
3. Only government scientists are eligible to receive the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar awards.
4. The Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar awards are presented on the World Science Day.

How many of the above is/are correct?

What is the purpose of the Senior Able Citizens for Re-Employment in Dignity (SACRED) portal?

Consider the following with reference to ‘The Current Account Deficit’:

1. Foreign Direct Investment is a key component of the current account deficit.
2. A sustained current account deficit may lead to increased exports.
3. Increased consumer spending on imports can contribute to a current account deficit.

How many of the above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Current Account Deficit:

1. It is the difference between exports and imports of goods and services in a given time frame.
2. India’s current account deficit has reduced in the first quarter of FY25 due to reduction in merchandise trade deficit.

Which of the statements above is/are correct?

Consider the following sectors in the Indian economy:

1. Food Processing
2. Textiles
3. Steel
4. Electricity

How many of the above sectors are among the eight core industries in India?

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Consider the following statements regarding Elephants in India:

1. India has predominantly five different elephant populations in the county.
2. Of these five populations, the central population has the highest number of elephants.
3. Indian elephant migrated from north to south and lost their genetic diversity progressively.  

How many of the above statements are correct?

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