24-Dec-24: UPSC Current Affairs Daily Quiz

Consider the following statements regarding Fiscal Deficit:

1. Fiscal deficit occurs when a government's total revenue exceeds its total expenditure in a financial year.
2. It may indicate excessive government borrowing, which could lead to higher public debt.

Which of the statements above is/are correct?

Which of the following best describes the concept of Most-Favoured Nation (MFN) status in international trade?

Consider the following statements regarding forests in India:

1. Tree patches measuring 1 hectare or more with a minimum canopy cover of 10% are counted as forests.
2. Areas with a canopy density of 40% and above are considered dense forests.
3. Areas with a canopy density between 10-40% are considered open forests.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Which of the following best describes the difference between deflation and disinflation?

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Which of the following statements are correct in respect of the Western Ghats:

1. The Western Ghats stretches across 6 states.
2. Lion-tailed Macaque is found in the Nilgiris and is known for its conservation efforts.
3. Silent Valley National Park is located in the Western Ghats.

Select the answer using the code given below:

Which organization publishes the India State of Forest Report?

Consider the following with reference to the activities funded by the Compensatory Afforestation Fund:

1. Wildlife protection and conservation
2. Construction of roads through forest areas
3. Monitoring and evaluation of afforestation projects

How many of the above is/are correct?

Consider the following with reference to the right not granted under the Forest Rights Act:

1. Right to collect minor forest produce
2. Right to own forest land
3. Right to protect and conserve the forest
4. Right to use forest resources for self-consumption

How many of the above is/are correct?

Consider the following with reference to the authorities who are a part of the GST Council:

1. Union Finance Minister
2. State Finance Ministers
3. State Chief Secretaries
4. Union Minister of State for Finance

How many of the above is/are correct?