Daily Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC : 20 Dec 2024

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Which of the following statements regarding the National Tansen Samman Award is/are correct?

1. The Tansen Samman is awarded annually by the Government of Madhya Pradesh to honor outstanding contribution to Indian classical music.
2. It is named after Tansen, the famous musician of Emperor Akbar’s court and a pioneer of Hindustani classical music.
3. The award ceremony is organized in Gwalior, which is believed to be Tansen’s birthplace.

Which of the following statements about GLP-1 receptor agonists is/are correct?

1. GLP-1 receptor agonists are used to manage type 2 diabetes and obesity.
2. GLP-1 receptor agonists stimulate insulin secretion only in the presence of elevated blood glucose levels.
3. GLP-1 receptor agonists directly increase the production of glucagon in the body

Which of the following statements regarding the SAFE (Scheme for Affordable and Flexible Housing for Employees) is/are correct?

1. The SAFE scheme aims to provide affordable rental housing options for employees in both the organized and unorganized sectors.
2. The scheme is implemented by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.
3. Under the scheme, public-private partnerships are encouraged to build and maintain rental housing units.