HomeDaily QuizUPSC Daily Quiz | 17 July 2024 UPSC Daily Quiz | 17 July 2024Daily Quiz, July 2024 | By admin /5 Daily Quiz - 17 July 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. Consider the following statements regarding the PM SHRI Scheme:1) The PM SHRI School is a centrally sponsored scheme.2) It is being implemented through the existing administrative structure available for Samagra Shiksha.3) States/ UTs must ensure that dropout rates are reduced to halfย in all grades within two years of implementation.How many of the above statements is/are correct? Only one Only two All three None Explanation:Statement 1 is correct: The PM SHRI School is a centrally sponsored scheme initiated by the Government of India in 2022.Statement 2 is correct:The PM SHRI scheme is implemented at the state/ UT level through the existing administrative structure available for Samagra Shiksha.Statement 3 is incorrect: States/ UTs must ensure zero dropout rates in all grades within two years of implementation. 2 / 5 2. Consider the following statements regarding NITI Aayog:1) NITI Aayog was created by resolution of the Government of India.2) It is a constitutional body.3) Regional Councils are convened by the President.4) The full members enjoy the rank of Secretary to the Government of India.How many of the above statements is/are incorrect? Only one Only two Only three All four Explanation:Statement 1 is correct: NITI Aayog was created by an executive resolution of the Government of India (i.e., Union Cabinet).Statement 2 is incorrect: It is an extra-constitutional body.Statement 3 is incorrect: The Regional Councils will be convened by the Prime Minister.Statement 4 is incorrect:Chairperson: The Prime Minister of India.Vice-Chairperson: Appointed by the Prime Minister. The person enjoys rank of a Cabinet Minister.Full-time Members: They enjoy the rank of a Minister of State.Part-time Members: Maximum of 2, from leading universities, research organizations in an ex-officio capacity. Part-time members are on a rotation.Ex-Officio Members: A maximum of 4 members of the Union Council of Ministers to be nominated by the Prime Minister.Chief Executive Officer: Appointed by the Prime Minister for a fixed tenure, in the rank of Secretary to the Government of India.Secretariat: As deemed necessary. 3 / 5 3. Where is Vishalgad Fort located? Gujarat Karnataka Maharashtra Rajasthan Explanation:Vishalgad is located in Maharashtra. 4 / 5 4. Consider the following statements regarding the Money Bill:1) Money bills can only be introduced in the Lok Sabha and only with the recommendation of the Speaker.ย 2) The Rajya Sabha must return the bill to the Lok Sabha within 20 days with recommendations.Which of the above statements is/are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation:Statement 1 is incorrect: Money bills can only be introduced in the Lok Sabha and only with the recommendation of the President.Statement 2 is incorrect: The Rajya Sabha must return the bill to the Lok Sabha within 14 days, with or without recommendations. 5 / 5 5. IUCN Red List Status of Yellow legged Buttonquail is: Least Concern Vulnerable Threatened Endangered Explanation:ย IUCN Status of Yellow legged Buttonquail is Least Concern. Your score is 0% Restart quiz