10 PM UPSC Current Affairs Quiz 28^th October, 2024

Which one of the following policy responses is most likely to stabilize the Indian Rupee if significant Foreign Portfolio Investor (FPI) outflows occur?

With reference to the Nature Conservation Index (NCI), consider the following statements:
1.It is designed to evaluate conservation efforts across countries using various indicators related to biodiversity protection and sustainable development.
2.It considers both terrestrial and marine conservation efforts.
3.In its 2024 report, India was ranked one of the poor performing countries in the conservation of biodiversity.
4.An increase in population density in protected areas would most likely improve a country’s NCI score.
How many of the statements give above are correct?

Which one of the following statements best describes the term ‘digital arrest’?

Consider the following statements:
1.One carbon credit gives a licence to emit 1,000 kg of carbon dioxide or equivalent.
2.In India, the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) is the administrator for the Indian carbon market under the Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS).
3.The Paris Agreement has set up an international carbon market as part of helping countries meet their emissions targets.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the peer-to-peer (P2P) lending platforms in India:
1.P2P lending platforms don’t directly lend or borrow money themselves.
2.P2P lending provides an alternative source of funding for individuals and small businesses who may not qualify for traditional bank loans.
3.P2P lending platforms don’t require registration with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
4.P2P platforms guarantee returns rates for all its lenders.
Which of the statements given above are correct?