Welcome to your 7april2025dailycaquiz
1.
Consider the following statements regarding the recent trends in remittance sources to India:
- The share of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries in India’s remittances has increased from 2016-17 to 2023-24 due to post-COVID job recovery.
- The UK’s share in India’s total remittances has significantly risen in part due to the Migration and Mobility Partnership (MMP) signed with India.
- Automation and nationalization policies in GCC nations have contributed to a decline in low-skilled Indian migrant employment in the Gulf region.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
2.
In the context of India’s external sector, which of the following correctly describes the treatment and regulation of remittances?
3.
Consider the following statements regarding the geopolitical and strategic significance of Greenland:
- Greenland holds about 8% of the world’s freshwater reserves, primarily stored in its massive ice sheet.
- Thule Air Base, located in Greenland, is operated by NATO as part of its Arctic security strategy.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
4.
Consider the following statements regarding the Vibrant Villages Programme-II (VVP-II):
- VVP-II is a Central Sector Scheme with 100% funding from the central government.
- VVP-II covers all northern border villages previously included in VVP-I.
- One of the objectives of VVP-II is to make border villages act as active partners in internal security and serve as early-warning systems.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
5.
Consider the following statements regarding the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana – IV (PMGSY-IV):
- Under PMGSY-IV (2024–29), habitations with populations over 100 in Left Wing Extremism (LWE)-affected districts are eligible for new all-weather road connectivity.
- The funding pattern of PMGSY has remained 100% central since its inception in 2000.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
6.
Consider the following statements regarding the Khelo India Programme:
- The Khelo India Scheme merges previously existing schemes such as the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Abhiyan, Urban Sports Infrastructure Scheme, and National Sports Talent Search Scheme.
- The Fit India Movement is a standalone national mission under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, integrated into Khelo India to promote sports for preventive healthcare.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
7.
Which of the following best captures the condensed structure of the Khelo India Programme after rationalization?
8.
Consider the following statements regarding the National Green Tribunal (NGT):
- The NGT has the power to take up environmental matters on its own motion (suo motu), as upheld by the Supreme Court of India.
- The NGT is mandated to dispose of environmental cases within six months from the date of filing.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
9.
Consider the following statements regarding Audible Enclaves and Parametric Array Loudspeakers:
- Audible Enclaves are created when two ultrasonic waves intersect and generate an audible signal through nonlinear acoustic interaction.
- Parametric Array Loudspeakers (PAL) emit modulated low-frequency waves to ensure minimal sound leakage.
- PAL and AE technologies are used in public spaces to deliver localized sound without disturbing surrounding areas.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
10.
Which of the following statements best explains why Rare Earth Elements (REEs) are considered critical for modern and emerging technologies?