UPSC Current Affairs Practice MCQs – 09 February 2024

1. Consider the following statements:

1. Kyasanur Forest disease virus reservoir is same that of Nipa virus reservoir.
2. Sexual transmission of Kyasanur Forest disease virus is possible.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

2. Consider the following statements regarding  Pradhan Mantri Matsya Kisan Samridhi Sah-Yojana (PM-MKSSY):

1. It is implemented under Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying.
2. It is fully a public finance funded scheme.
3. It focuses only on coastal states and union territories.

How many of above statement(s) is/are correct?

3. Consider the following statements regarding Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Amendment Act, 2024:

1. It was amended only once previously.
2. The chairman of State Board is recommended by central government.

Which of the above statement(s) is/are not correct?

4. Consider the statements regarding the Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojana (PMKKKY):

1. It is a central sector scheme aims to give funding for mining activities taking place within the territory of India.
2. In the scheme fund is divided into 70:30 for other priority and high priority sector respectively.

Which of the statements are not correct?