UPSC Current Affairs MCQs – 06 January 2024

1. Consider the following pairs regarding GI product and their respective state:

1. Lanjia Saura paintings: Odisha
2. Tangail Saree: West Bengal
3. Wancho Wooden Craft:Arunachal Pradesh

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

2. Consider the following statements with respect to Thalaiyatti and Uruttu Dolls:

1. It is a traditional Indian dolls modelled on the human form that is predominantly made in Thanjavur of Tamil Nadu.
2. The art of making these dolls was introduced by Maratha rule in the early 19th Century.
3. It was granted the Geographical Indication (GI) tag in 2009.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

3. Consider the following statements with respect to Wetland City Accreditation (WCA):

1. It is a voluntary system that recognizes cities which have taken exceptional steps to safeguard their urban wetlands.
2. It is established under the Ramsar Convention.
3. Indore, Bhopal and Udaipur are the Indian cities that have been formally accredited in WCA.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

4. Consider the following statements with respect to Viability Gap Funding for development of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Scheme:

1. It provides financial support of up to 40% of the capital cost as budgetary support in the form of Viability Gap Funding (VGF).
2. Only public entities are eligible to avail this funding facility.
3. The entire Viability Gap Funding (VGF) for this scheme will be borne by the Central Government.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

5. Rejupave technology has been in the news. Which one of the following statements is correct about it?