08-Sep-23: UPSC Current Affairs Daily Quiz

 With reference to Viability Gap Funding (VGF), consider the following statements

1. The scheme was introduced by Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance in 2006 with a view to support infrastructure projects undertaken through PPP mode.
2.  VGF up to 40% of the Total Project Cost (TPC) is provided by the Government of India (Gol) and the sponsoring authority in the form of capital grant.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

With reference to Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), consider the following statements

1. It is a system that stores electrical energy in batteries for later use.
2. BESS can increase greenhouse gas emissions.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

With reference to The World Gold council (WGC), consider the following statements

1. It is a nonprofit association of the world's leading gold producers.
2. WGC covers the markets which comprise about three-quarters of the world's annual gold consumption.
3. It’s headquartered in China.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

With reference to Telomeres, consider the following statements

1. Telomeres are the repetitive nucleotide sequences that are present on the chromosomal endings.
2.  It is present in eukaryotic chromosomes only.
3. These are non-coding regions and do not code for any protein.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

With reference to National Sample Survey Organisation (NSSO), consider the following statements

1. It was established under the Ministry of Statistics in 1950.
2. It was created with the objective to conduct nationwide surveys across different socio-economic groups to understand the various aspects of the growth and development of the nation.
3. NSSO became National Statistical Office (NSO) on 23rd May 2019 after merging with Central Statistical Office (CSO).

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements, with respect to Aditya L1 mission

1. It is first space based Indian mission to study the Sun.

2. It is to be orbited at Lagrange Point 1 that is located behind the Earth.

3. The spacecraft carries seven payloads to observe the photosphere, chromosphere, and the outermost layers of the Sun

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

In which one of the following groups are all the four countries members of G20?

Consider the following statements, with respect to Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or ASEAN

1. It was established based on Bangkok Declaration in 1967

2. India is founding member of Association of Southeast Asian Nations.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements

1. Constitution of India allows the Union government to borrow upon the security of the Consolidated Fund of India

2. The borrowing limit on the union government is decide by Parliament

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

‘Exercise BRIGHT STAR- 23’ is going to be held which part of the world