10 PM Daily UPSC Current Affairs 19th December – 2024

Consider the following statements:
1.The primary role of the Survey Vessel (Large) project is to conduct scientific research in polar regions.
2.INS Nirdeshak is a part of the Survey Vessel (Large) project.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and Systems (CCTNS):
1.It is a Mission Mode Project (MMP) aimed at modernizing and integrating the core functions of policing through Information and Communication Technology (ICT).
2.It aims to integrate all crime data and records into Central Monitoring System (CMS).
3.It is integrated into the Interoperable Criminal Justice System (ICJS).
How many of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following statements:
1.Sacred groves act as biodiversity hotspots.
2.In India, sacred groves are recognized under the Wildlife (Protection) Amendment Act, 2002.
3.In India, the deccan plateau is known for their extensive sacred groves.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

With reference to the Sahitya Akademi Awards, how many of the following statements are correct?
1.It gives 24 awards annually.
2.Books eligible for the award must be published during the last five years of the award.
3.It is considered the highest literary honour in India.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

With reference to the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) Scheme, consider the following statements:
1.It aims to provide financial subsidies for the purchase and use of electric farm equipment, promoting sustainable agriculture.
2.Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare is responsible for implementing the scheme.
3.It also provides uninterrupted power supply to farmers.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

With reference to the Members of Parliament Local Area Development (MP-LAD) Scheme, consider the following statements:
1.The annual allocation for each Member of Parliament under the scheme is ₹5 crore.
2.The scheme mandates that 15% of the funds be used for initiatives supporting Scheduled Castes (SC) and 7.5% for those aiding Scheduled Tribes (ST).
3.Under the scheme, MPs can recommend projects only within their constituencies. 4.“One MP – One Idea” Initiative is a part of the scheme.
How many of the statements given above are correct?

Which one of the following organizations publishes the Travel & Tourism Development Index?