08-Jul-24: UPSC Current Affairs Daily Quiz

Consider the following statements regarding ‘Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)’

1. It was launched in 2016 to provide crop insurance to farmers.
2. The scheme covers all food crops, oilseeds, and annual commercial/horticultural crops.
3. The maximum premium payable by farmers is capped at 3% for kharif crops.
4. It is mandatory for all farmers who have taken institutional loans.

Which of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding ‘Digital Bharat Nidhi’

1. Digital Bharat Nidhi would replace the erstwhile Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF).
2. It will be a pool of funds generated by a 2.5 per cent Universal Service Levy charged upon all the telecom fund operators on their Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR).
3. The contributions made by telecom companies towards the Digital Bharat Nidhi will first be credited to the Public Fund of India (PFI).

How many of the above statements are correct?

Which of the following statements about Clearing Corporations in India is correct?

Which of the following statements about ‘Denisovans’ is correct?

Consider the following statements about the European Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S)

1. It is one of the six thematic services of the Copernicus Earth Observation Programme.
2. C3S provides free and open access to climate data and tools.
3. It is operated by the European Space Agency (ESA).
4. The service produces monthly climate updates on various parameters like temperature and sea ice.

Which of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following statements

1. Grapheme is a nanomaterial and  stronger than diamond.
2. It is more conductive than silver and more elastic than rubber.
3. It is lighter than aluminium.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements

Statement 1: Transposons are called the tools of evolution, for their ability to rearrange the genome and introduce changes.

Statement 2: They influence the effects of genes by turning “on” or “off” their expression using a variety of epigenetic mechanisms.

Select the correct options from below

Which characteristic defines a superconductor?

Consider the following pairs

              Volcano                     Status

1. Mount St. Helens      Active
2. Mount Vesuvius       Dormant
3. Mount Etna              Dormant
4. Mauna Loa                Active
5. Mount Fuji                Active

How many of the above are incorrectly matched?

Which organization launched the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) to facilitate in-depth analysis and research on international trade dynamics?