HomeDaily QuizUPSC Daily Quiz | 24 May 2024 UPSC Daily Quiz | 24 May 2024Daily Quiz, May 2024 | By admin | May 24, 2024 /5 Daily Quiz - 24 May Tarun IAS offers a variety of courses and resources for UPSC aspirants, including a section for daily current affairs and quizzes. The institute was established with the goal of providing high-quality education and preparing students for the IAS exams. They aim to offer education that is up to date, challenging, and accessible regardless of the student's location or the time of dayTarun IAS emphasizes the importance of Current Affairs in both the prelims and mains of the UPSC exams, offering extensive materials and notes on the subject. Her For the most current and specific daily MCQs related to current affairs or any other subject, please click on the link below. 1 / 5 1. Thane creek bird sanctuary today in news is known for which of the following migratory bird Black-Tailed Godwit European Roller Flamingo Greater White Throat Explanation:Mudflats and wetlands in and around Mumbai such as at Thane and Navi Mumbai are home to a huge diversity of birds, especially waterbirds such as waders (bird species that wade through wetlands and shorelines that have shallow water, to feed on small invertebrates). Flamingos (both the Lesser and Greater flamingo) are the largest wading birds that inhabit these wetlands. The state government recognized the Thane Creek area as a flamingo sanctuary in 2015, in return for permitting part of the 22 km-long Mumbai Trans-Harbour Sea-Link to pass through the wetland. The Thane Creek – one of the largest creeks in Asia – is also a Ramsar site – a wetland of international importance. 2 / 5 2. Twin Balance Sheet problems refers to High fiscal deficit of centre and state at the same time High fiscal deficit and Current Account deficit High NPAs of Banks and overleveraged corporate sector High fiscal deficit of centre and High NPA Explanation:The Twin Balance Sheet problem refers to the situation of overleveraged companies on one hand and bad-loan-encumbered banks on the other. 3 / 5 3. Extended Fund Facility and Rapid Financing Instrument are related to which of the followinginternational organization World Bank International Monetary Fund United Nation Paris Club Explanation:The Extended Fund Facility (EFF) provides financial assistance to countries facing serious medium-term balance of payments problems because of structural weaknesses that require time to address. To help countries implement medium-term structural reforms, the EFF offers longer program engagement and a longer repayment period.The Rapid Financing Instrument (RFI) provides prompt financial assistance to any IMF member country facing an urgent balance of payments needThe Rapid Financing Instrument (RFI) provides prompt financial assistance to any IMF member country facing an urgent balance of payments need. 4 / 5 4. Which of the following are important publications by Bipin Chandra Pal ?1) Bande Mataram2) New India3) Hindu Review Codes: 1 and 2 only 2 and 3 only 1 and 3 only 1, 2 and 3 Explanation:Eminent freedom fighter and nationalist leader Bipin Chandra Pal was remembered on his death anniversary. Born in Sylhet district (now in Bangladesh), he was a prominent leader of the extremist faction alongside Lala Lajpat Rai and Bal Gangadhar Tilak, known as the "Lal-Bal-Pal" trio.Important publications: Bande Mataram (daily), New India (Weekly Journal), Hindu Review (Monthly). 5 / 5 5. Who won the 2024 International Booker Prize? Olga Tokarczuk Jenny Erpenbeck Haruki Murakami Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Explanation:“Kairos” written by Jenny Erpenbeck (translated by Michael Hofmann) has won the 2024 International Booker Prize. Your score is 0% Restart quiz
