UPSC Current Affairs Practice Questions – 23 December 2023

1. Consider the following statements:

1. Project Promoting Regular Assisted Migration for Youth and Skilled Professionals (PRAYAS) was launched by International Organisation for Migration in partnership with Ministry of External Affairs.
2. India is the world’s largest recipient of remittances.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

2. Consider the following statements with respect to National Startup Advisory Council:

1. It was constituted by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) to advise the Centre on nurturing innovation and startups in the country.
2. The term of the Non-official members of the Council shall be for a period of two years.
3. The council is chaired by the Union Minister for Commerce and Industry.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

3. Which of the following statements is not correct with reference to Similipal Tiger Reserve?

4. Consider the following statements with respect to Central Industrial Security Force (CISF):

1. It is an armed force of the Union which is established under an Act of Parliament.
2. It is the only force with a customized and dedicated fire wing.
3. It is one of seven Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) under the Ministry of Defence.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

5. International Debt Report (IDR) is released by