22-Aug-23: UPSC Current Affairs Daily Quiz

Consider the following statements with reference to Self-Help Group (SHG)

1. It is a voluntary association of the economically poor, usually drawn from the same socio-economic background, and who resolve to come together for a common purpose of solving their issues and problems through self-help and community action.

2. Lakhpati Didi Scheme aims to empower women by providing monthly financial grants to deserving candidates, helping them achieve financial independence and stability.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Recently, the WHO South-East Asia Region has adopted Gandhinagar Declaration. The declaration is related to –

Recently, the Mediation Bill 2021 was in the news. In this context, consider the following statements:

1. Mediation is a voluntary dispute resolution process.

2. Arbitration involves adjudication of a dispute.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

With reference to the BRICS grouping, consider the following statements:

1. BRICS countries account for a substantial portion of the world's GDP and trade volume.

2. BRICS is seen as a geopolitical force that aims to reform global institutions, challenge existing power dynamics, and address the concerns of developing nations on international platforms.

3. The New Development Bank (NDB) was established by BRICS member countries with an emphasis on providing funding for space exploration projects.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements:

1. As per 2011 census, tribals constitute 8.6% of the country’s total population.

2. The responsibility of managing the birth and death registration lies with the central government.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Recently, Supreme Court appointed a committee to oversee relief and rehabilitation in Manipur, the committee is chaired by

Consider the following statements, with respect to Rajya Sabha

1. Constitution of India mentions the minimum age to become the member of the Rajya Sabha.

2. Provisions for allocation of seats in Rajysasbha is prescribed under Schedule IV of Indian constitution

3. One third members of Rajya Sabha retire every second year

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Consider the following statements, with respect to recently passed  Anusandhan National Research Foundation (NRF) Bill

1. It set up National Research Foundation (NRF), an apex body to provide high-level strategic direction of scientific research in the country.

2. It envisages spending of Rs. 50,000 crore for five years.

3. Department of Science and Technology (DST) will be the administrative Department of National Research Foundation.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements:

1. The motion to remove a Judge of the Supreme Court of India cannot be rejected by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha as per the Judges (Inquiry) Act 1968.
2. The Constitution of India defines and gives details or what constitutes ‘incapacity and proved misbehaviour’ of the Judges of the Supreme Court of India.
3. The details of the process of removal of the Judges of the Supreme Court of India are given in the Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968.
4. If the motion for the removal of a Judge is taken up for voting, the law requires the motion to be backed by each House of the Parliament and supported by a majority of total membership of that House and by not less than two-thirds of total members of that House present and voting.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements, with reference to Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS)

1. Under the Scheme, all resident individuals, including minors, are allowed to freely remit up to USD 2,50,000 per financial year

2. Scheme prohibits purchase of lottery tickets and sweep stakes abroad.

Which of the statements given above is /are correct?