Daily Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC 22 oct 2024

Arrange the following  disputed regions from South- North

Which of the following statements about the E-Shram portal is/are correct?

1. E-Shram is an initiative of the Ministry of Labour and Employment aimed at creating a national database for unorganized workers.
2. Workers registered on the E-Shram portal are automatically enrolled in the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan Pension Scheme.
3. The E-Shram card provides unorganized workers with health insurance benefits under the Ayushman Bharat Scheme.

Which of the following statements about GRAP-II is/are correct?

1. GRAP-II is an updated version of the original Graded Response Action Plan designed to tackle air pollution in Delhi-NCR.
2. It introduces stricter measures than GRAP-I, focusing more on preventive measures like banning the use of coal and firewood in hotels and restaurants.
3. GRAP-II is triggered only when the Air Quality Index (AQI) reaches the “Severe+” or “Emergency” category.

Which of the following statements about the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) is/are correct?

1. The CAQM was established to address air pollution in the National Capital Region (NCR) and adjoining areas.
2. CAQM is empowered to enforce air pollution control measures across all states of India.
3. The CAQM has the power to override directions of the state governments related to air quality.