Daily Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC IAS Prelims :24 Aug.24

Q 1.Consider the following statements with respect Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act .

1.It was introduced in 2006 and is one of the largest employment schemes

2.Rural households are entitled to 30 days of wage employment under MGNREGA.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
a. 1 only

b. 2 only

c. Both 1 and 2

d. Neither 1 nor 2

Ans -d
Explanation – It was introduced in 2005 and is one of the largest employment schemes.Rural households are entitled to 100 days of wage employment under MGNREGA.

Q 2.Consider the following statements with respect cholera outbreak.
1.Sudan is experiencing a cholera outbreak, killing nearly 22 people and sickening over 354 in recent weeks.
2.The disease spreads through contaminated food or water, according to the WHO.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

a. 1 only

b. 2 only

c. Both 1 and 2

d. Neither 1 nor 2

Ans – C
Explanation – Cholera is an acute diarrheal disease caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. It typically spreads through contaminated water or food and can lead to severe dehydration and even death if untreated. Cholera is most common in areas with poor sanitation, inadequate water treatment, and overcrowding.

Q 3.Consider the following statements with respect Rapid Innovation and Start-up Expansion (RISE).
1.RISE is a bilateral accelerator program designed to foster collaboration between Indian and Australian startups.
2.The RISE Accelerator, launched in 2020, supports innovative agritech solutions for shared environmental and climate challenges.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
a. 1 only

b. 2 only

c. Both 1 and 2

d. Neither 1 nor 2

Ans – A
Explanation- Rapid Innovation and Start-up Expansion (RISE) Accelerator
RISE is a bilateral accelerator program designed to foster collaboration between Indian and Australian startups. It aims to support the growth and expansion of innovative technology companies in both countries.
The RISE Accelerator, launched in 2023, supports innovative agritech solutions for shared environmental and climate challenges

Q 4.Consider the following statements with respect Ranthambore .

1.Ranthambore is a birdwatcher’s paradise, with over 270 species recorded.

2.Ranthambore Tiger Reserve is a renowned wildlife sanctuary located in the Sawai Madhopur district of Rajasthan
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
a. 1 only

b. 2 only

c. Both 1 and 2

d. Neither 1 nor 2

Ans –
Explanation

Q 5.Consider the following statements with respect first ‘Solar Village of Maharashtra.
1.Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde inaugurated the state’s first ‘Solar Village’ in Manyachiwadi, Satara district.
2.The state government aims to promote renewable energy and reduce reliance on traditional power sources.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
a. 1 only

b. 2 only

c. Both 1 and 2

d. Neither 1 nor 2

Ans – C
Explanation -he first solar village in India was Sulabh Gram in Rajasthan. It was established in 2014 with the aim of becoming completely self-sufficient in energy using solar power. The village has installed solar panels on rooftops and in open areas, and it also has a solar water heater system.

Q 6.MUDA scam, recently seen in the news, is associated with which state?
A.Bihar
B.Karnataka
C.Odisha
D.Kerala

Ans – b
Explanation – The MUDA Scam is a high-profile political controversy in Karnataka, India, involving allegations of irregularities and corruption in land allotments by the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA).

Q 7.Consider the following statements with respect 17th Divya Kala Mela.
1.The Mela, organized by the Ministry’s Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, runs from 16-23 August 2024.
2.The event also includes job fairs and loan melas to support the economic empowerment of Divyangjan.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
a. 1 only

b. 2 only

c. Both 1 and 2

d. Neither 1 nor 2

Q 8.Consider the following statements with respect Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana .
1.Maharashtra government launched the ‘Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana’ on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan.
2.This scheme will provide ₹1000 monthly to over one crore women in Maharashtra.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
a. 1 only

b. 2 only

c. Both 1 and 2

d. Neither 1 nor 2

Ans -a
Explanation – This scheme will provide ₹1500 monthly to over one crore women in Maharashtra. It is modeled after Madhya Pradesh’s ‘Ladli Behna Yojana’ but will be a permanent initiative.

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