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Daily-mcqs 28 Oct 2024

Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams 28 Oct 2024

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Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams

Q1:

Consider the following statements about the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY):

  1. The Mudra loan limit has been increased to ₹20 lakh from ₹10 lakh.
  2. A new 'Tarun Plus' category has been introduced to promote entrepreneurship.
  3. The scheme was launched on April 8, 2015 to provide easy, collateral-free micro-credit of up to ₹10 lakh to non-corporate, non-farm small and micro-entrepreneurs.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

A: Only 1

B: Only 2

C: All three

D: None

Answer: C

Explanation:

The Mudra loan limit has indeed been increased to ₹20 lakh. Thus 1st statement is correct. 


The 'Tarun Plus' category has been introduced to support emerging entrepreneurs. Thus 2nd statement is correct. 


Scheme was launched on April 8, 2015, by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, PMMY aims to provide easy, collateral-free micro-credit of up to ₹10 lakh to non-corporate, non-farm small and micro-entrepreneurs for income-generating activities. Thus 3rd statement is correct. 


                            

Q2:

Consider the following statements with reference to the Indian men's football team:

  1. The Indian men's football team has advanced to the 126th position in the latest FIFA rankings.
  2. Asian Football Confederation (AFC) rankings, India has also moved up one spot to 22nd place.
  3. The current coach of the Indian men's football team is Igor Stimac.

Which of the above statements is/are incorrect? 

A: Only 1

B: 1 and 3 only

C: 2 and 3 only

D: None of the above

Answer: B

Explanation:

The Indian men's football team has achieved a significant milestone in the latest FIFA rankings, published on October 24, 2024, as they rise to the 125th position. Thus 1st statement is incorrect. 


In the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) rankings, India has also moved up one spot to 22nd place. Thus 2nd statement is correct. 


The current coach of the Indian men's football team is Manolo Márquez, not Igor Stimac. Thus 3rd statement is incorrect. 


                            

Q3:

Consider the following statements regarding the 2024 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought:

  1. The Sakharov Prize was awarded to Venezuelan opposition leaders María Corina Machado and Edmundo González.
  2. The Sakharov Prize was established in 1998 to honor advocates of civil liberties.
  3. The prize is named after Soviet physicist Andrei Sakharov, a prominent advocate for civil liberties and freedoms.

Which of the above statements is/are correct? 

A: Only 1

B: 1 and 3 only

C: 2 and 3 only

D: None of the above

Answer: B

Explanation:

The European Parliament has awarded its annual Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought to Venezuelan opposition leaders María Corina Machado and Edmundo González. This prestigious award recognizes their efforts to represent the Venezuelan people's struggle for freedom and democracy. Thus 1st statement is correct. 


The Sakharov Prize, established in 1988, honors individuals and organizations dedicated to defending human rights and democracy. Thus 2ndt statement is incorrect. 


The prize is named after Soviet physicist Andrei Sakharov, a prominent advocate for civil liberties and freedoms. Thus 3rd  statement is correct. 


                            

Q4:

The MoU between ISRO and DBT is relevant for which upcoming mission?

A: Chandrayaan-3

B: Mars Orbiter Mission

C: Gaganyaan

D: Aditya-L1

Answer: C

Explanation:

The MoU signed between the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) focuses on collaboration in space biotechnology, particularly regarding microgravity experiments and biomanufacturing. This partnership is especially pertinent as India prepares for its Gaganyaan mission, which aims to send astronauts into space.


                            

Q5:

Consider the following statements regarding the study on semaglutide:

  1. Semaglutide has been shown to significantly reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease.
  2. Semaglutide's neuroprotective effects include reduction of Beta-Amyloid deposition and improved glucose metabolism.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

A: Only 1

B: Only 2

C: Both

D: None of the above

Answer: C

Explanation:

A groundbreaking study published in Alzheimer's & Dementia (October 24, 2024) has unearthed significant evidence suggesting that semaglutide, a widely used medication for type 2 diabetes and weight management, possesses substantial potential in mitigating the risk of Alzheimer's disease. Thus 1st statement is correct. 


Semaglutide's potential in lowering Alzheimer’s risk is thought to stem from its neuroprotective effects, which include:


       Reduction of Beta-Amyloid Deposition


       Improved Glucose Metabolism


       Lowering Neuro-Inflammation


Thus 2nd statement is correct.