Daily Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC : 7 April, 2025

Consider the following statements regarding the Supreme Court’s National Task Force (NTF) on student suicides:

1. The NTF was constituted in response to student suicides in schools across India.

2. It is chaired by Justice S. Ravindra Bhat, a former judge of the Supreme Court.

3. The NTF has the mandate to conduct surprise inspections at educational institutions.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

With reference to the Vibrant Villages Programme-II (VVP-II), consider the following statements:

1. VVP-II focuses on developing villages in border areas of 46 districts in 4 states only.

2. It aims to stop migration and promote reverse migration through livelihood opportunities.

3. Under VVP-II, only road infrastructure is developed in the identified villages.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the Border Area Development Programme (BADP):

1. It was launched in 2004 to promote socio-economic development in border areas of India.

2. The programme covers all districts located along international borders in India.

3. BADP is implemented by the Ministry of Defence.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding UNCTAD’s Frontier Technologies Readiness Index 2024:

1. The index assesses countries’ capacities to adopt and use frontier technologies like AI, robotics, and green hydrogen.

2. India has ranked within the top 20 globally in the 2024 Index.

3. The index uses indicators like R&D investment, skill levels, infrastructure, and ICT deployment.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?