Posted in Current Affairs Quiz UPSC Current Affairs Practice Questions – 25-26 August 2024 August 26, 2024 Leave a comment 1. Consider the following statements regarding Type 1 diabetes: It is an autoimmune condition where the body’s immune system destroys insulin-producing beta cells. It is primarily caused by obesity and physical inactivity. Which of the above statements regarding biosurfactants is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 2. Which of the following is a primary objective of the Vigyan Dhara scheme? (a) Enhancing agricultural productivity through biotechnology (b) Promoting Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) ecosystem (c) Developing infrastructure for urban transportation (d) Providing financial assistance to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) 3. Which of the following is a key feature of the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) recently approved by the Union Cabinet? (a) Guaranteed pension of 50% of the last drawn salary for all employees (b) Mandatory contribution of 10% of salary by employees (c) Pension benefits only for employees in the formal sector (d) Fixed pension amount without inflation indexation 4. Which of the following statements about the Committee of Creditors (CoC) under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), 2016 is correct? The CoC consists of all operational creditors of the debtor. The CoC has the power to approve the resolution plan with a 66% majority vote. The CoC is formed by the insolvency professional managing the debtor’s assets. Select the correct answer using the codes given below: (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 3 only (d) 1, 2, and 3 5. The proposed National Maritime Heritage Complex is being developed in (a) Keezhadi (b) Lothal (c) Dholavira (d) Kolkata Loading … Related
