Daily Current Quiz for UPSC : 17 Sep 2024

Which of the following statements about a soft landing in the economy is/are correct?

1. A soft landing refers to slowing down an overheated economy without entering a recession.
2. It is often achieved by tightening monetary policy through gradual interest rate hikes.
3. A soft landing results in an immediate reduction in inflation to desired levels.

Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the provisions under Article 172 of the Indian Constitution?

1. The term of a State Legislative Assembly can never exceed five years under any circumstances.
2. The Legislative Council, where it exists, is a permanent body and is not subject to dissolution.
3. The Governor of a State has the power to dissolve the Legislative Assembly before its term ends.

Consider the following statements regarding Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI):

1. DPI refers to foundational digital platforms that enable large-scale delivery of public services.
2. India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) is an example of DPI.
3. DPI is limited to financial services and does not include healthcare or education platforms.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements about the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF):

1. The AIF is a medium to long-term debt financing facility for investment in viable projects for post-harvest management infrastructure.
2. Only farmers and farmer groups are eligible to benefit from the AIF.
3. The scheme provides a moratorium of up to 10 years for loan repayment.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?