Daily Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC : 30 Jan 2025

Which of the following statements about the National Critical Mineral Mission is/are correct?

1. It focuses on securing the supply of minerals essential for clean energy technologies and advanced manufacturing.
2. The mission aims to reduce India’s dependency on imports of critical minerals like lithium, cobalt, and rare earth elements.
3. The mission was launched as part of the National Mineral Policy, 2022.

Which of the following statements regarding the Credit Guarantee Scheme is/are correct?

1. The Credit Guarantee Scheme aims to provide collateral-free loans to Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).
2. The scheme is implemented by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.
3. It covers loans up to ₹2 crore to promote entrepreneurship and financial inclusion.

Consider  the following statements about nuclear fusion :

1. Nuclear fusion involves combining light atomic nuclei to form heavier nuclei, releasing energy.
2. Fusion reactions occur naturally in the Earth’s core.
3. Fusion is the process that powers stars, including the Sun.

How many statements given above are correct ?

Consider the following statements regarding the National Policy Framework on Agricultural Marketing (NPFAM):

1. NPFAM aims to establish a unified national market for agricultural commodities.
2. It promotes the concept of “farmer-producer organizations” (FPOs) for better price realization.
3. It mandates the abolition of Agricultural Produce Market Committees (APMCs) in all states.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?