10 PM Daily UPSC Current Affairs 18th August – 2024 | Revision Test

With reference to the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), consider the following statements:
1.It is a ranking methodology adopted by the Indian government to rank institutions of higher education in India.
2.Skill Development Institutes, Online Universities, and Research Centers are new categories introduced in the NIRF 2024 rankings.
3.International Student Exchange Programs is one of the broad parameters considered in the NIRF rankings.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

With reference to the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) scheme, consider the following statements:
1.It aims to enhance the use of solar energy for irrigation and reduce farmers’ dependence on diesel and kerosene.
2.Risk-free income through the sale of surplus solar energy is a benefit of the scheme for farmers.
3.The purpose of the Feeder Level Solarisation (FLS) component of the PM-KUSUM scheme is to install standalone solar-powered agriculture pumps.
4.Installation of new solar pumps is not allowed in dark zones/areas notified by the Central Ground Water Board (CGWB).
Which of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the EOS-08 Mission, recently launched by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO):
1.It is designed to improve Earth observation capabilities.
2.Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) payload is a part of the EOS-08 satellite.
3.The EOS-08 satellite operates in a Circular Low Earth Orbit.
Which of the statements given above are correct?