UPSC Current Affairs Quiz – 27 December 2024

1. Consider the following statements regarding the Ken-Betwa Rivers Project:

1. The Ken River originates in Madhya Pradesh and is a tributary of the Yamuna River.
2. The Betwa River also originates in Madhya Pradesh and flows through Uttar Pradesh before joining the Ganga River.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

2. Which of the following statements about Red Pandas are true?

1. The Himalayan Red Panda and the Chinese Red Panda are the two subspecies found in India.
2. Red Pandas are primarily carnivorous animals that hunt small mammals and birds.
3. They are classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.

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3. Which of the following statements are correct about Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS)?

1. PACS are the grassroots-level credit institutions in the short-term cooperative credit structure.
2. PACS are directly regulated by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
3. PACS can engage in both credit and non-credit activities like distribution and marketing.

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4. Which of the following key findings are correct regarding the Annual Survey of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises (ASUSE) 2023-24?

1. The percentage of female-owned proprietary establishments increased from 22.9% in 2022-23 to 26.2% in 2023-24.
2. The number of establishments using the internet decreased from 26.7% in 2022-23 to 21.1% in 2023-24.
3. The sector employed more than 12 crore workers in 2023-24.

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5. What is the significance of anoxic marine basins in geological records?