10 PM UPSC Current Affairs Quiz 26th September, 2024

Which one of the following best describes the geopolitical features of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)?

Which of the following are included in ‘Make in India’ initiative?
1.Automobile and Auto Components
2.Pharmaceuticals
3.Renewable Energy
4.Universal Basic Income
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

With reference to Asia Power Index, consider the following statements:
1.The index is published by Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
2.In the 2024 edition of the Index, India has secured the position of the third most powerful nation in Asia.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

With reference to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), consider the following statements:
1.The SDGs focus on achieving a balance between social progress, economic growth, and environmental sustainability for global development by 2030.
2.The principle of “Leaving No One Behind” of the SDGs aims at providing universal access to the internet and modern technology.
3.It includes a target to eliminate AIDS as a public health threat by 2030.
How many of the statements given above are correct?

With reference to the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India, consider the following statements:
1.The primary role of the CAG is to audit the accounts of the Union and state governments and report any discrepancies to the appropriate authorities.
2.The CAG’s tenure is renewable upon the recommendation of the Prime Minister.
3.The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) scrutinizes the CAG’s reports to hold the government accountable for any financial irregularities.
How many of the statements given above are correct?

Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement, seen in the news recently, is: