10 PM UPSC Current Affairs Quiz 12th September, 2024

With reference to the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR), consider the following statements:
1. It aims to align all laws, policies, programs, and administrative actions with child rights as outlined in the Indian Constitution and the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC).
2. It has the powers of a criminal court during its inquiries.
3. All members of NCPCR are appointed by the Central government.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

With reference to Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY), consider the following statements:
1. It is the world’s largest publicly funded health assurance scheme.
2. All senior citizens aged 70 and above are eligible for the insurance coverage under the scheme regardless of their income level.
3. Senior citizens aged 70 and above who have private health insurance are also eligible for benefits under the AB PM-JAY.
4. The scheme limits benefits to a maximum of four family members per household.
How many of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the ‘Mission Mausam’:
1. It aims to strengthen research and development, and capacity in atmospheric sciences, weather surveillance, modelling, forecasting, and management.
2. The Ministry of Earth Sciences is the nodal body for implementing the Mission.
3. A key element of Mission Mausam is the establishment of new meteorological stations in rural areas.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

Organ-on-a-chip technology, an innovative field within biomedical engineering, finds application in which one of the following?

Consider the following statements:
1. The widespread adoption of Green Hydrogen across the world will lead to a decrease in global energy prices due to its lower production costs compared to fossil fuels.
2. The primary objective of the National Green Hydrogen Mission is to establish India as a global hub for the production, usage, and export of green hydrogen and its derivatives.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

With reference to Golden langur, consider the following statements:
1. In India, they are only found in Assam.
2. It is classified as Endangered on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

With reference to PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E-DRIVE) scheme, which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?
1. It seeks to replace the FAME-II (Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles in India Phase II) program.
2. It has introduced Aadhaar-authenticated e-vouchers to simplify the EV purchasing process.
3. It will provide subsidies for purchasing electric cars and will also fund the establishment of R&D units for advancing EV technology.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

Consider the following statements:
Statement-I: India’s trade deficit with China has declined significantly in recent years.
Statement-II: India has employed strict measures to restrict imports from China.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Which one of the following best describes the geopolitical significance of the TAPI (Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India) pipeline?