10 PM UPSC Current Affairs Quiz 25th September, 2024

Consider the following:
1.Chinook
2.Light Combat Helicopter (LCH)
3.Apache
4.Light Utility Helicopter (LUH)
How many of the helicopters listed above are indigenously developed and used by the Indian Army?

Consider the following statements regarding the Supreme Audit Institutions (SAIs):
1.These are judicial entities that prosecute financial crimes and impose penalties on government officials for mismanagement of public resources.
2.The International Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions (INTOSAI) sets standards and promotes good practices for SAIs globally.
3.In India, the SAI is represented by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

Which one of the following best describes the term Unemployment Rate (UR)?

With reference to the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM), consider the following statements:
1.It has collaborated with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) to enhance air quality management.
2.It is responsible for implementing policies like the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP).
3.It has the authority to issue directions and impose penalties for non-compliance with its orders.
How many of the statements given above are correct?

Which one of the following is the objective of the Plan for Reliability Improvement and Maintenance Effectiveness (PRIME) initiative introduced by the Indian Railways?

Consider the following statements regarding the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR):
1.It is a constitutional body.
2.It is responsible to ensure that laws and policies align with child rights perspectives.
3.It issues directions that are binding on concerned persons or authorities.
How many of the statements given above are correct?

With reference to the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), consider the following statements:
1.It promotes sustainable economic development and improves infrastructure connectivity in Asia.
2.It was established as a subsidiary of the World Bank. 3.It only allows Asian countries as members.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

With reference to the National Credit Framework (NCrF), which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?
1.It aims to unify academic, vocational, and experiential learning by allowing credits earned in one stream to be recognized across others.
2.It is applicable only to public educational institutions.
3.National School Education Qualification Framework (NSEQF) is one of the components of the NCrF.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

In the context of academic publishing, what does the term “retraction” refer to?