Current Affairs for UPSC: Pariksha Saarathi presents only need to know Current Affairs in Quiz format, for all dedicated students and readers preparing for various competitive exams such as UPSC, BANKS, SSC & Railways
Q.1) What significant decision was made regarding the Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana?
(a) Including of all individuals aged 70 and above irrespective of their socio-economic status
(b) Increasing the health insurance limit to 10 lakh rupees
(c) Providing free health insurance for all children
(d) Including dental and vision coverage
Q.2) What is the U-WIN Portal developed for?
(a) Tracking the spread of infectious diseases
(b) Digitization of vaccination services
(c) Medical research and development
(d) Online consultation with doctors
Q.3) What is the new treatment duration under the National TB Elimination Programme?
(a) 3 months
(b) 6 months
(c) 9 months
(d) 12 months
Q.4) Where will Prime Minister Narendra Modi participate in the annual QUAD Summit in 2024, during his USA visit?
(a) New York
(b) Washington D.C.
(c) Wilmington in Delaware
(d) Los Angeles
Q.5) What is the theme of the Summit of the Future at the United Nations General Assembly?
(a) Global Peace and Prosperity
(b) Innovation and Technology
(c) Multilateral Solutions for a Better Tomorrow
(d) Sustainable Development Goals
Q.6) Which areas of emerging technologies will Prime Minister Narendra Modi discuss with CEOs of leading US-based companies during his recent visit in Sept-2024?
(a) Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality
(b) Artificial Intelligence, Quantum Computing, and Semiconductors
(c) Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies
(d) Green Energy and Sustainability
Q.7) Who graced and addressed the centenary celebrations of the ICAR- National Institute of Secondary Agriculture (NISA)?
(a) Prime Minister Narendra Modi
(b) President Droupadi Murmu
(c) Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar
(d) Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Q.8) What percentage of the country’s lac production is produced by Jharkhand?
(a) 45%
(b) 55%
(c) 65%
(d) 75%
Answers:
Ans.1(a), The significant decision was to include all individuals aged 70 and above, irrespective of their socio-economic status.
Ans.2(b), Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda said that the U-WIN Portal is developed for the digitization of vaccination services, providing complete vaccination records for pregnant women and children from birth to 17 years under the Universal Immunization Programme.
Ans.3(b), Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda said that a shorter and more effective treatment regimen is now available under the National TB Elimination Programme, reducing treatment duration from 9 to 12 months to 6 months.
Ans.4(c), Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s US visit beginning from 21/09/2024, he will begin his tour by participating in the QUAD Summit at US President Joe Biden’s hometown of Wilmington in Delaware.
Ans.5(c), On the last day of his three day tour, Mr. Modi will address the Summit of the Future at the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The theme of the Summit is Multilateral Solutions for a Better Tomorrow.
Ans.6(b), Prime Minister will travel to New York where he will interact with the Indian diaspora on 22nd of this month. He will also hold interaction with CEOs of leading US-based companies to foster greater collaborations between the two countries in the areas of emerging technologies including Artificial Intelligence, Quantum Computing, and Semiconductors.
Ans.7(b), President Droupadi Murmu graced and addressed the centenary celebrations of the ICAR- National Institute of Secondary Agriculture(NISA), at Namkum, in Ranchi.
Ans.8(b), Jharkhand produces 55 percent of the country’s lac production.