10 PM UPSC Current Affairs Quiz 18th September, 2024

The primary purpose of Artificial Insemination in livestock is to:

Demchok and Depsang have been major areas of contention in the border disputes between India and China. Considering this, which one of the following statements is correct?

Consider the following statements:
1.India leads the world in milk production and ranks second globally in fish production.
2.Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) aims to promote inland tourism through fishery-based activities.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements:
1.Methane can contribute significantly to global warming by trapping more heat than carbon dioxide (CO2) over shorter periods.
2.The Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol aimed to eliminate carbon dioxide emissions from industrial sources.
3.Carbon markets are designed to incentivize the reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by providing financial rewards for cutting emissions.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

With reference to the Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP), consider the following statements:
1.It aims to generate employment opportunities through the establishment of micro-enterprises in rural and urban areas.
2.Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) is responsible for implementing PMEGP at the national level.
3.The scheme offers beneficiaries financial assistance through direct cash transfers.
4.It offers higher subsidies for government employees.
How many of the statements given above are correct?