Daily Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC : 16 Jan 2025

What has been the trend in urban and rural consumer expenditure in India between 2009-2024?

Urban consumer expenditure increased from 1984 to 4122, while rural expenditure increased from 1054 to 6996.

Urban consumer expenditure increased from 1984 to 6996, while rural expenditure increased from 1054 to 4122.

Both urban and rural consumer expenditures showed no significant increase between 2009-2024

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Which of the following statements about India’s Semiconductor Mission is/are correct?

1. The India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) aims to establish semiconductor manufacturing in India to reduce dependence on imports.
2. The mission is entirely funded by the government of India with no participation from the private sector.
3. The India Semiconductor Mission is part of the broader “Make in India” initiative to enhance technological self-reliance.

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Which of the following statements about Variable Rate Repo (VRR) are correct?

VRR is a type of short-term borrowing mechanism where the interest rate is determined by market conditions.
In VRR, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) sets a fixed rate for the loan period.
VRR helps in regulating liquidity in the market by offering short-term liquidity to banks.

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2 only

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Which of the following statements about the Kashi Tamil Sangamam is / are correct?

1. The Kashi Tamil Sangamam aims to promote the cultural link between Tamil Nadu and Varanasi.
2. It was initiated by the Ministry of Education in collaboration with the Tamil Nadu Government.
3. It was held in December 2022 as part of the celebration of India’s 75th year of independence..

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What was the theme of the Grameen Bharat Mahotsav 2025?

Empowering Rural Women for a Developed India

Building a Resilient Rural India for a Viksit Bharat 2047

Celebrating Rural India’s Cultural Heritage

Enhancing Rural Infrastructure for Economic Growth

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