Posted in Current Affairs Quiz Current Affairs Quiz – 02 August 2023 August 2, 2023 Leave a comment 1. Mismanaged Waste Index, recently in news, is released by: International Solid Waste Association Plastics For Change United Nations Environment Programme None of the above 2. With reference to the Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS), consider the following statements: PACS functions under the purview of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949. PACS are not authorized to issue shares, nor are they allowed to invest in shares. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 3. Which of the following does the Rohini Commission deal with? Environmental conservation and sustainable development Investigation of financial fraud and corruption cases Study and assessment of backwardness and reservation for socially and educationally backward classes Promotion of small-scale industries and rural entrepreneurship 4. Consider the following pairs: Community: State Thatheras: Uttar Pradesh Meghwal: Rajasthan Dapgar: Telangana How many of the pairs given above is/are not correctly matched? Only one Only two All three None 5. Consider the following statements: The home rule movement emerged in India as a response to the First World War. The All-India Home Rule League, founded by Tilak, primarily operated in Maharashtra. Which of the above statements is/are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 6. With which project is the term “Worldcoin” associated? A global initiative for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and combating climate change. An international effort to develop a new digital currency for cross-border transactions. A space exploration mission to colonize Mars and establish human settlements. A United Nations program for eradicating poverty and promoting sustainable development worldwide. 7. With reference to Bharat Ratna, consider the following statements: Only Indian Citizens are eligible for the award. Nominations for the award must be made by the Prime Minister. Recipients of the award will receive a monetary grant of 5 lakh rupees. Which of the above statements is/are not correct? 1 and 2 only 2 only 1 and 3 only 1, 2 and 3 8. Prime Minister performed Darshan and Pooja at DagdushethMandir. This temple is located in the state of: Maharashtra Karnataka Uttar Pradesh West Bengal 9. Consider the following statements regarding “Har Ghar Tiranga”: HarGharTiranga is a government initiative aimed at promoting national unity and patriotism. Under the HarGharTiranga scheme, every household in India is encouraged to display the national flag throughout the year. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 10. What is the primary objective of the PM-KUSUM (Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan) Scheme? To provide financial support to rural artisans and craftsmen for promoting traditional arts. To provide interest-free loans to small and marginal farmers for purchasing agricultural equipment. To promote the use of solar energy in the agricultural sector and provide financial incentives for solar installations. To offer subsidies for the construction of warehouses and cold storage facilities in rural areas. Loading …
