28-Mar-23: UPSC Current Affairs Daily Quiz

Consider the following statements regarding PM MITRA scheme

1. It is meant for the development of Indian textile sector.
2. Under the scheme, various textile parks will be developed by a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV), which will be owned by the State and central Governments in a PPP Mode.
3. The scheme is inspired by the 5F vision of the Prime Minister of India.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

ISRO recently put 36 OneWeb satellites in orbit. What is the main purpose of OneWeb’s mission?

 What is the immediate purpose of the AUKUS grouping for which it has been formed?

Consider the following statements regarding Sukanya Samriddhi Scheme

1. It is a Scheme under Ministry of Women and Child Development.
2. It is a Small deposit scheme for the girl child, launched as a part of the ‘Beti Bachao Beti Padhao’ campaign.
3. Under section 80C of the Income Tax Act, 1961, the scheme has been extended Triple exempt benefits i.e. there will be no tax on the amount invested, amount earned as interest and amount withdrawn.

Which of the above statements are correct?

Which of the following statements regarding National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) is INCORRECT?

Consider the following statements

1. Wildlife is state property and no person is allowed to acquire or keep in his possession, custody or control of any wildlife.
2.  if a person is found in possession, custody or control of any wildlife, the burden of proof for establishing that the possession, custody or control is not illegal is on the person.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements, with respect to Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act

1.The act is applicable even if the offence is committed outside India.
2. Union government has the power to designate an individual or an organization as a terrorist.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

 Consider the following statements, with respect to Asiatic Lion

1. Asiatic lion is categorized as Endangered in the IUCN Red List

2. There is significant rise in population of Asiatic lions in last five years

3.  Gir forest in Gujarat is the only natural habitat of the Asiatic lion.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following factor(s) is/are considered while translocation of Cheetah

1. Genetic diversity
2. Habitat and prey base
3. Landscape viability: 

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Consider the following statements

1. It is the practice of  adjusting clock back  as warmer weather approaches and ahead as it becomes colder again to make better use of daylight

2. India does not follow daylight saving time

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?